Life, 1911-06-22 · page 4 of 44
Life — June 22, 1911 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and literary promotion** rather than political satire. The main content advertises Krementz clothing fasteners (buttons and studs) on the left, and promotes two books on the right: a style guide for "Grinnel Fit-Fit" ventilated auto gloves, and a novel called *Miss Gibbie Gault* by Kate Langley Bosher. The center contains a brief poem about fame and locating historically significant places, followed by a humorous anecdote titled "Dramatic Criticism" about a poor boy attempting to sneak into a theater with a dog. There are no political cartoons or identifiable caricatures. The "satire" is limited to gentle social humor—the boy's encounter with the theater manager and his creative negotiation. This appears to be a standard magazine page mixing advertisements with light entertainment content.
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SEE There are no Weak Points in Krementz Bodkin-Clutch Studs and Waistcoat Buttons for stiff bosom shirts and dress waistcoats. No soldered joints No bother to operate In this position the bodkin is pushed through the stiffest shirt front without marring or rumpling It. No spiral aprings No hinges It Goes in like a needle ‘The bodktn ts then turned to ‘one sie and pushed back to Gg os the clutch when It ( Holds Like an \ ——S—S) Vv Anchor | ‘The ont dimeulty of any kind. Protected by KREMENTZ GUARANTEE If any bodkin-cluteh is broken or damaged from any cause, anew stud of Waistcoat button will be given free In exchange. Made in Every Grade from plain Onlsh, Krements Quality Rolled Gold plate (that wil! gotd | of platinum, weunted and set with precious stones, with cuff links wear a lifetime for ordinary use, to the finest mother-of-pearl, go! to maten. tud that can be usedin s tif bosom coat shirt without Fame If 1 go with my friends to ride, Perhaps in some historic town, They say with ill-concealed pride, “Thot used to be the home of Brown!” Or if I'm in some other State, They say, “ By dint of much research, We have discovered, sure as fate, Jones used to go to Or eagerly they cry, “Look ther I see a heap of bricks and sod! “We think that was the smithy where Robinson had his horses shod!” Ah me! ‘tis great to be renowned! I long to think, in years long hence, People may slowly drive around My somewhat battered garden fence! Send for Our Style Book Dest in glove styles for golfing, moto: I fe ad igo? rereadon Sere, S Sone not . and convenience if S GRINNELL “ RIST-FIT” VENTILATED AUTO GLOVES They alone have the apelebrated © RIST- PIT,” which keeps cuffs have also the VENTILATED aRC wht keeps the hands always dry and cool. # naine, sae aad preference of style, mentionleg Yor dealet’s vame, tnd we'll bend paid et Grinoall Cloves oa approval prepald, Morrison Ricker Mfg. Co. 42 peste St, Grinnell, la, ry I love to think, as at a shrine, Their awstruck gaze will rove about, And reverently they'll opine, “That's where she hung her washing out!" —Carolyn Wells, in Harper's Magazine. First Bripesmaip: They are well matched, don’t you think? Second Brivesmatp: Rather; she’s a grass widow and he's a vegetarian. —London Opinion. Every Woman Who Loved MARY CARY Will Be Eager to Read |MISS GIBBIE GAULT The small boy stood in front of the B y dazzling lights of thé cheap theatre with KATE LANGLEY BOSHER a yellow dog under his arm, he wanted to get in, and the and apparently prosperous ming on tie sicpe gave Dies an. idek WOvAN's intuition recognized Mary Cary and re you the manager of the show? aa te asked the boy. It turned out that he had drew the child into the hearts of thousands. ened corvecd yaad are ae contac So many thousands, in fact, that the rest of her story want to see the show, but I have i He MG TESS got no money. I'll tell you what I'll do. had to be written. And here it is in this new book I'll give you this dog if you'll let me in.” “Miss Gibbie Gault.” There will be a charm for The manager's heart melted. He re- iy 3 3 i membered that he, 100, had been a boy. every woman in the surroundings of Mary Cary—the story of her environment as she grows up in Yorkburg —its society, institutions, the Needlework Guild, the town council, the subtle-tragic influence of gossip. And not only Mary Cary, but Gibbie Gault, too, She’s a woman ina thousand, is Gibbie. And romance also touches Mary Cary.as she grows and blooms into “You may go in,” he s * but never mind about giving me Take young womanhood. This new story is a book to read and to love. 8 fell alae of ceeot the maoy stylen. Ask any leading jeweler to show thew. Boodlel, “Selid Fact,” oo request. KREMENTZ & CO., 60 Chestnut St., Newark, N. J. Makers of the Famous Krementz Collar Buttons Dramatic Criticism well-dressed the: dog along with you.” The lad went in with the yellow dog under his coat. After the performance the ni er was still standing in front, and happened to sce the urchin come Well, sonny,” he remarked, “how Cid you like the show?” “Oh, pretty well,” he said, “but I'm glad I didn’t have to give you the dog.” —Youth's Companion, HARPER & BROTHERS comicbooks.com