Life, 1911-05-04 · page 42 of 56
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The main content features a **Bohn Syphon Refrigerator advertisement** from the White Enamel Refrigerator Company (St. Paul, Minnesota), emphasizing superior construction and affordability ($19 upward). The ad highlights railroad use as proof of reliability—a common early 20th-century marketing strategy appealing to business trust. Secondary advertisements include: - **Professor E.A. Mack's "Chin Reducer and Beautifier"** (patent 1910)—a mechanical massage device marketed to reduce double chins and facial sagging - **Abbott's Bitters** (beverage) - **Cascade Highball** whiskey The "From Our Readers" section contains anti-vaccination arguments (pro-vaccination actually), discussing smallpox deaths among unvaccinated entertainers imported from Australia and America. There is **no political cartoon or satire** on this page. It represents typical early 1900s Life magazine content: product advertisements alongside reader letters on contemporary health and social topics.
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HE Bohn Syphon Refrigerator is a great refrigerator. Proof of this is the fact that it is used—and has been for years—on buffet, dining and refrigerator cars of all the great Railroad Systems of this country. | No refrigerator would be tolerated by such busi- ness managers unless it was constructed to preserve all food in its natural condition for the greatest length of time—at least cost of ice and care. The Bohn Syphon System enables you to keep all kinds of food— meat, butter, ver- etables and fruit, in the same prov without the sligh' The perfect air circulation shown in the center illustration, due to the Syphon construction, guarantees absolute dryness, the passing off through the drain pipe of all odors and an aver- low temperature below that of any other The drain and trap are perfect in each detail, constructed in one. pic ily removed and casily cleaned, ‘The trap is automatic, needs no further attention than an occasional wiping out. ‘The insulation is shown in the cross-section view. Note the ten different linings and inter- linings to keep the heat and moisture out and interior absolutely cold and dry, ‘This ptional construction minimizes your ice bill Lined with genuine white porcelain enamel— not pai no seams or corners for dirt to lodge in—kept immaculate by simply wip with a moist cloth. ‘This porcelain enamel ing is non-porous, strictly sanitary and docs not discolor, crack or peel off like so-called enamel which is merely enamel paint. Chicago Office and Salesroom EFORE you buy a Refrigerator see how a great refrigerator is built. Bohn Syphon Refrigerator Delivered on 10 Days’ Trial — Steaer Building, Jackson Boulevard and Wabash Aveaue Where we have no regular dealers Refrigerators — are shipped on approval for Ten Da Freight paid Bak ways it'not os siren: ed. Wo also make the pop- ular Minnesota Re- frigerator. Write for both Minnesota and Bohn Syphon Mlustrated Catalogs and Terms. Prices range from $19 Upward WHITE ENAMEL REFRIGERATOR COMPANY MAIN OFFICE AND WORKS, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA New York Office and Salesroom 59 West Forty-Second St. From Our Readers (Continued from page 901) contact with it while bathing, for sore arms are not caused by the vaccine, but by some extrancous toxins. It may happen now and then that an anti-vaccinator lands on the China coast, but he does not remain an anti- vaccinator long—he either realizes the isability of being vaccinated or con- tracts smallpox and invariably dies. I will cite two or three cases in support of this statement. Not having any local talent, we import a few variety entertainers from civilized countries, Australia and United States predomi- nating. They have not realized the necessity of vaccination in their own land, and here they cannot spare the time. Twice within the last six months it has happened that a girl newly arrived has been smitten with the % Makes the best cocktail. A pleasing aromatic Wine, spiritand soda beverages. Appetising ful, to ese with Grape Fruit, Oranges, Wise Jet Wine Merchants or Druggists. Sample by mail, 2$¢ in ah 25 _ © 7. ABBOTT & CO., Baltimore, Ha. REDUCES DOUBLE CHIN! Dispels flabbiness or stringiness of throat, stimulates the flow of blood, effacing lines about chin and mouth, making the flesh 4 smooth and firm, Professor E. A. Mack's Chin Reducer and Beautifier (Patent Nov. 15, 1910) A marvellous massage machine, docs away with “dieting,” creams and lotions, or the expensive masseuse. Apparatus is light and easily ad)u By pulling the cords gently and alte: little “ivory-tinted” rollers REVOLVE against the fatty tissues, creating the “perfect home masuge” without irritation, but with a rather agr “Only efficient device for its pur po: Massage Director, West Side “Brings the roses of sixteen to the cheeks of Sent Postpaid on Receipt of $10.00 BOOKLET ssco.otiitactacl Secs SENT FREE PROFESSOR E. A. MACK 507 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK scourge of smallpox within a few This letter is prompted by an wu usually sad death to-day of a bright young American girl who, with her sister, had an engagement at one of our variety theatres. She was un cinated, and had refused strongly when advised by her friends to underge vaccination. She was taken to hos- pital last’ Wednesday this Wednesday morning, and she will Le buried just before dawn to-morrow in that sad hour which is the lor and darkest of all. I venture t that if this poor girl had been ad ter or sister of anti-vaceination (Continued on page night and died ‘The rich, smooth mellowness of a Cascade Highball is but another most convincing proof of the superiority of Cascade Whisky. Orisical bottling has old gold label. GEO. A. DICKEL & CQ. Distillers Nashville, Tenn. 20# comicbooks.com