Life, 1910-04-07 · page 70 of 76
Life — April 7, 1910 — page 70: what you’re looking at
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This page consists primarily of **period advertising** rather than political satire. The main content includes: **Pape's Diapepsin advertisement**: A digestive remedy ad featuring a caricatured figure (likely ethnic stereotype common to 1910s-20s advertising) promoting indigestion relief at 50 cents. **Literary criticism ("Sparks from Old Anvils")**: A humorous mock-scholarly analysis of the nursery rhyme "Jack and Gill," treating it with grandiose literary language typically reserved for epic poetry. The satire mocks overwrought academic criticism by applying Homeric comparisons to a children's rhyme about fetching water. **Lingerie and cosmetic ads**: Standard period advertisements for women's undergarments and Pond's vanishing cream. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and advertising aesthetics rather than explicit political commentary. The "Jack and Gill" piece represents Life magazine's characteristic humor—intellectual satire targeting pretentious literary analysis.
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If what you just ate makes you feel miserable— Causing’ sourness, gas, heart- burn or belching of acid and undigested food— Remember, a little Diapepsin really does make out-of-order stomachs feel fine in five minutes, Indigestion, Dyspepsia and all stomach distress vanishes. Large case at druggists 50c. $ Diapepsin Sparks From Old Anvils (Continued from page 653) The choice, too, of names is not un- worthy of consideration. It would doubtless have contributed to the splendor of the poem to have endowed the heroes with long and sounding titles, which, by dazzling the eyes of the reader, might prevent an examina- tion of the work itself. These ad- will put you on your eet THE PRESIDENT OF MEXICO. ee eT ecarst bien Meme Petite stents, For the Woman Who Cares Is there one who does not delight In exquisite undergarments? The most faultlessly taltored gown cannot appear to advantage over imperfectly fitting un Every garment which lea Lingerto Shop” is guaranteed to ft perfectly—and the style and finish will delight you, If you have found the cost of hand-made garments so high asto be prohibitive, our moderate prices will be an agreeable surprise. Our booklet, “A Glimpse of My Lady's Wardrobe,” illustrating many exclusive designs in hand- made lingerie, will be sent upon request. Have youa copy? “THE LINGERIE SHOP” WOODWARD & ACE ventitious ornaments are justly disre- garded by our author, who, by giving us plain Jack and Gill, has disdained to rely on extrinsic support. In the very choice of appellations he is, how- ever, judicious, Had he, for instance, called the first character John, he might have given him more dignity; but he would not so well harmonize with his neighbor, to whom, in, the course of the work, it will appeal he must necessarily be joined. The personages being now seen, their situation is next to be discovered. Of this we are immediately informed in the subsequent line, when we are told Jack and Gill Went up a hill. Here the imagery is distinct, yet the description concise. We instantly fig- ure to ourselves the two persons trav- eling up an ascent, which we may ac- reader becomes naturally inquisitive into their employment, and wishes to know whether their occupation is worthy of them. This laudable curios- ity is abundantly gratified in the suc- ceeding lines; for Jack and Gill Went up a hill To fetch a bucket of water. Here we behold the plan gradually un- folding, a new scene opens. to our view, and the description is exceed- ingly beautiful. We now discover their object, which we were before left to conjecture. We sce the two friends, like Pylades and Orestes, assisting and cheering cach other in their labors, gayly ascending the hill, eager to ar- rive at the summit, and to fill their bucket. It has been objected (for every Homer has his Zoilus) that their em- ployment is not sufficiently dignified for epic poetry ; but, in answer to this, ust be remarked, that it was the opinion of Socrates, and many other philosophers, that beauty should be estimated by utility; and surely the purpose of the heroes must have been beneficial. They ascended the rugged mountain to draw water; and drawing water is certainly more conducive to human happiness than drawing blood, as do the boasted heroes of the Iliad, or roving on the ocean and invading other men’s property, as did the pious Zneas. Yes! they went to draw wa- ter, Interesting scene! It might have (Continued on page 656) creams at every point of The first requisiteto Loveliness is a clear, wholesome, | healthy complexion such |} as any Woman may have with a little care and the aid of “* Vanishing Cream,” an exquisitely deiaty, fragrant preparation superior to ordinary toilet i comparison. OND'S EXTRACT @ COMPANY'S: (ANISHING CREAM possesses the unique and delightful feature of being reolutel ely non-; greasy and henceit can be used at wy time without injury to gloves cor clothing. It ts almost im- mediately absorbed by the skin and leaves none of the unpleasant shiny appearance 500 Fifth Ave. New York which follows the use of or “The above Glustrates daty comblsation of corset corer and extra eli commodate to our own ideas of de- 7 E dinary creams. y, barrenness, rockiness, san ms drawers, doing away with short skis mtively hamdome ts : . FREE SAMPLE on request, easetareeibuts of lon Nicuaosk. nenAoemeed? timseed COR ale Tots ness, ete, all which, as they exercise rend 46: for a large trial tube. Sierumed ot natdeaiceiogn the imagination, are beauties of a high Fond Pleat’ pire egy wales hpand bast mesaurea yO | order. Having ascertained the names 78 Hudson Street | ‘ew Yor! and conditions of the parties, the 684 SSS comicbooks.com