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This page contains two distinct sections: **"Sparks from Old Anvils"** is a whimsical poem about Theophilus Thistles, a character whose mind works in clever, rapid-fire ways—"thoughts" and "wires" are "tested and tight," his "brains are burning bright." The poem plays with alliteration and wordplay, suggesting a brilliant but scattered thinker who triumphs through mental agility rather than conventional means. It's lighthearted intellectual humor with no obvious political content. **"Behind the Scenes"** is a faux-documentary advertisement for Pompeian Massage Cream. It presents a domestic scene of a couple obsessed with being "Pompeian Clean" before appearing in public, emphasizing the product's supposed ability to cleanse pores and maintain youthful appearance. The marketing copy contrasts Pompeian with competing "cold" or "grease" creams, claiming superior results through its "rolling" action. Both sections are primarily **advertising content**—the poem may serve as filler material common in magazines of this era. There is no political satire evident on this page.

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ISIEFES fen Your Digestion “Behind the Scenes” Seems Beyond Repair Time—One hour before the ‘curtain ‘and you can find no'rellef, try ” AN-A-CEA WATER es 0 na physictans who use It in thelr own Place—Any one of several million homes where Pompcian Massage Cream is used, The Cast—A man and wife who insist on being “Pompeian Clean” before “being seen.” cythes uyaCEA WATER CO., 13 Stone St, New York. She—A woman who has discovered how Pompeian Massage Cream freshens and c . dears the comple: Sparks from Old Anvils t aid tulle oats how de: betnge sont pares ; dirt that even soap and water can’t ‘ reach; how it removes shine" and His thoroughbred thistles are ready ‘ “ ae ‘BH sallowness; how it docs the work of for sifting, 5 face-powders without their harmful, }iis thoughts on his thesis are very % pore-clogging results; and how it pre- uplifting, 4 Serves youth and beauty by preventing Tre wires in his sieves are all tested : ? ay. wrinkles and other ravages of time and tight, and worry. The fires in his brains are now burning ; and bright. (Continued from page 416) He—A man who has discovered that 4 Pompeian Massage Cream is indispe cophilus seizes a sieve full of +: sable after a shave, or after a day's thistles, 5 4 dusty work or sport. Ile knows that For prickles on thistles are thicker Pompeian takes out of the pores all than bristles, i x smarting soap particl-s or Eat lost in his theming on thistles and $ dust and soot, He knows, as you thieves, ? should know, how Pompeian strength. He's thoughtless of thistles or prickles ‘ ens the skin for easy, close shaving, or leaves, and soon brings that healthy, ruddy glow of the athlete, Pompeian is rubbed in and rubbed out. Nothing is left on the face. It is the complete cleanser. While unsifted thistles were ceaselessly sifting, And uplifted thinkers were ceaseless- ly drifting, Theophilus Thistles—less thoughtless soit ew uw || Pompeian Massage Cream through thick of his thumb.” o . “Don’t envy a good complexion; use Pompeian and have one.” Bet still he’s not vanquished by thorns =——- as or by thistles, Don’t! Don’t! Don’t! If you are seriously interested in possessing a clear, fresh compiexion you pricks out his thistles, he prims up must not confuse Pompeian Massage Cream with “cold” or “grease creams. The latter have whistles their uses, and we Lave not one word to say against them. ig Was Rniehed these tht But Pompcian Massage Cream is entirely different in purpose, use and results. Cold” or ‘grease " s was finished—those thistles creams are rubbed onto the skin and stay there. Pompeian Massage Cream enters the pores, and ina few ey here done— seconds rof/s out, bringing with it all the infecting pore-dirt that even your best soap couldn't reach. ‘nd thesis o'er thistles the victory It is this rolling out feature which distinguishes Pompeian from ‘cold” or ‘grease creams. It is won. this rubbing-in and rubbing-out process which keeps the skin free from blackheads, sallowness and premature wrinkles. Use all the good ‘*cold” creams you care to, but to acquire a natural clearness and freshness you must treat your skin to the cleansing and stimulating effect of a Pompcian massage with Pompeian Massage Cream. Cream sent to all parts of the world, postage paid, if dealer can't supply you. All dealers, 50c, 75c and $1. Trial Jar Sent for 6c in stamps or coin, Address POMPEIAN MFG. COMPANY, 25 Prospect Street, Cleveland, Ohio Library Slips Saved, one in every package, means Magazines and Books earned. You don’t mean to die yet, ch? Aunty Doleful’s Visit Well, now, how do you know? You can't tell. You think you're a gettin’ better, but there was poor Mrs. Jones sitting up, and every one saying how smart she was, and all of a sudden she was taken with spasms in the heart and went off like a flash. But you must be careful and not get anxious or excited. Keep quite calm, and don’t fret about anything. Of course things MARY KYLE DALLAS oe f \ How do you do, Cornelia? 1 heard are taste, refresh- you were sick, and I stepped in to te 'Y, and builds bone { cheer you up a little. My friends often Paw. A ‘food stuff’ } say, “It's such a comfort to see you, nutritive value— Aunty Doleful. You have such a flow of conversation and are so lively.” Besides, I said to myself as I came up the stairs, “ Perhaps this is the last time I'll ever see Cornelia Jane alive.” (Continued on page 418) a7 comicbooks.com