Life, 1910-01-20 · page 28 of 36
Life — January 20, 1910 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **magazine advertisement and book review page**, not a political cartoon. The main content includes: 1. **"Sexology" book ad** — A medical/educational text by William H. Walling promoting practical knowledge about sex and marriage for husbands, wives, and parents. This represents early-1900s sexual education literature, then considered somewhat progressive but presented cautiously. 2. **Book review of "The White Prophet"** by Hall Caine — A rhymed critique of a melodramatic novel involving Egypt, Islamic prophets, and British colonial figures. The reviewer (Arthur Guiterman) mocks the contrived plot involving a prophet, colonial officials named Lord and Cadi, and romantic entanglements in Khartoum, satirizing the overwrought adventure-romance genre popular at the time. 3. **Travel and magazine advertisements** — Princess Hotel Bermuda resort ads and Ainslee's Magazine promotion. The page reflects early-20th-century American cultural concerns: sexuality education, imperial adventure fiction, and leisure travel marketing.
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LIF E* A Happy Marriage Depends largely on a knowl- edge of the. whole truth about self and sex and their relation to life and health. This knowledge does not come intelligently of itself, nor correctly from ordinary every-day sources, SEXOLOGY (Utustratea) by William H. Walling, A.M., M.D., imparts in a der, wholesome way, in one volum D Rnowledeo a Father shoutd Medical Knowledge a Husband should Knowledge a Young Woman Should Have. Knowledge a Young Wife Should Have, Knowledge a Mother Shor Knowledge a Mother Shou Medical Knowledge a All ta one sehen: in ed, $2, postpaid. Write for " Other People's Opinions" and Table of Coatents. Puritan Pub. Co., 711 Perry Bldg., Phila., Pa. Rhymec Reviews “The White Prophet’® (By Hall Caine. D. Appleton & Co.) In tawny Prophet Ishmael, Our Manxman Prophet Caine dis- closes A lofty soul who blended well The laws of Islam, Christ and Moses. While preaching Love's diviner sway, Ennobling aims and truer glory. ‘Tis sad to think he lost his way In such a foolish, tangled story. Lord Nuneham, ruling Egypt’s land, Opined our Prophet taught rebel- lion ; And bade his son unsheathe the brand To castigate the scheming hellion. But gallant Colonel Gordon Lord (The son), declined the task he hated They called him names and broke his sword Because he'd insubordinated. Now Helena, to Gordon dear, Beguiled the Prophet, grand and lonely, In old Khartoum; and, sad to hear, Became his wife (in title, only). The gentle Prophet's death she sought Through stratagem, or _ treason rather, In hot revenge, because she thought The blameless man had killed her father. Now Gordon Lord, the good and wise, Within our desert-rimmed arena PRINCESS HOTEL, BERMUDA THE IDEAL WINTER RESORT Only two days from New York by fast luxurious steamers, sailing twice a week. Outdoor life all winter. Beautiful drives, saddle riding, tennis, golf, yachting, sea bathing. The well known PRINCESS HOTEL 2ow open. Accommodates 400, Again appears, in Arab guise, To play the deus ex machina. He braves the court that seeks his life, Unmasks the wicked, plotting Cadi, Redeems the land from woe and strife, Protects the Prophet, takes the Lady. Across the sea his praises ring And win him rank with commenda- tion; For every kindly British king Thus honors insubordination. ‘Tis such a funny puppet show I cannot truly say 'twould bore ycu; So try the book—for then you'll know How good I was to read it for you Arthur Guiterman. Special “de Luxe" Party on June 11th—P0 cays—vis ing many places off the beaten pathsofty vel. Party la to 12, Passion Play included. All travel firt sat cas hotels. 7 ‘or particul: whetele 7 othe PN RITASL Bntermrot Gm HOWE & TWOROGER, Mgrs., Hamilton, Bermuda Cover Design by Howard Chandler Chri ——S———— THE COMBINATION OFFERED FOR FEBRUARY AINSLEE’S HAS NEVER BEEN EQUALLED IN ANY SINGLE MAGAZINE. On Sale Everywhere, January IbTeMp) | PRICE 15 CENTS comicbooks.com