Life, 1910-03-24 · page 31 of 44
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This page contains two satirical items and one major advertisement. **"Science Versus Tact" cartoon:** A domestic scene where a woman scolds her husband for bringing a "scientific man" to their home. The scientist rudely informed her that her diamonds are "merely another form of charcoal"—revealing an unflattering truth. The satire mocks both the scientist's tactless bluntness and the woman's vanity about her jewelry. It suggests the conflict between scientific fact and polite social convention. **Arrow Collars advertisement:** A straightforward fashion ad for men's collars, showing sizing options for comfort and appearance. **"Brain Fag and Carking Care" essay by Elbert Hubbard:** An advertisement for life insurance disguised as philosophical wisdom. It argues that anxiety about providing for the future causes mental exhaustion ("brain fag"), but life insurance eliminates worry, improves health, and—notably—signals confidence and success to the world. The pitch conflates financial security with personal worth and moral character.
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ortals DULY Stated entific dig On of pro. of surgical in vain~ rip Truth, sa little How old lose with pnvinced court of. ARROW COLLARS The new Arrow Collar for summer—high enough in the back for good appearance, low enough in the nt for comfort,and there’s room for the cravat to lideand tiein. It’s the Concord with the Ara-Notch isi] and the Evanston with the usual buttonholes. 15 cents; 2 for 25 cents. In Canada, 20 ceats; 3 for $0 cents Send for the Ara-Notch Folder. Cluett, Peabody & Co., Troy, N. Y. ARROW CUFFS, 25 cents; in Canada, 35 cents SCIENCE VERSUS TACT. “ PRANK, NEVER BRING THAT SCIENTIFIC MAN TO OUR HOUSE “WMAT’S THE MATTER? '” “) NEVER SAW SUCH IMPUDENCE! HE SAYS THE DIAMONDS T WEAR ARE MERELY ANOTHER FORM OF CHARCOAL; THE 1DEA!'* Brain Fag and CarkKing Care An Advertisement by Elbert Hubbard ERVOUS Prosperity is the result of tangled grey matter. YY It’s not the plain work, but the hundred and one petty, worrying details that put a man under. And most of these details hang around the effort to save — to provide for that day, and, having provided, to be sure that the purpose in view will actually be achieved. \% The thought, is calculated to make most men rather quiet and white “Suppose — what would they do?” for a while. Y% Life insurance, by doing away with these worries, makes for peace, sound sleep and good digestion. By eliminating most of the worries, you live longer, and that in itself is worth insuring for. YS Then if the surface car, benzine buggy, or aero- plane gently jogs you into the sweet eternal, why, the missus and the boys can capture and kill the sniffing wolf and send his pelt to market. \% You'd better make sure of yourself and secure assurance by being insured. 27 The man with fifty thousand or so on his life carries his chin in, the crown of his head high; and his plans pan because he believes in them and in himself. ¥¥ And remember this, that the world takes you at the estimate you place upon yourself. 3° The man whose life is well insured for the benefit of his family and business, never sneaks his way through life. \ He asks for what he wants and gets it by divine right. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES “Strongest in the World”’ The Company which pays its death claims on the day it receives them Paul Morton, President, 120 Broadway, New York City AGENCIES EVERYWHERE! None in your town? Then why not recommend some good man—or woman—to us, to represent us there? Great ‘opportunities to-day in Life Insurance work for the Equitable. comicbooks.com