Life, 1911-07-06 · page 40 of 44
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This page from Life magazine contains book advertisements and reviews typical of the era. The main editorial content is a review of "Dr. Thorne's Idea" by J. A. Mitchell, published by Life Publishing Company. The review describes it as a novel in the manner of R. L. Stevenson's work, featuring criminals, victims, a "humanly wise minister," a bishop, and circus scenes. The advertisements reflect period concerns: Londonderry Mineral Water promotes digestive health and "good spirits"; a "Sexology" book advertises intimate knowledge for married couples; and an "Imported Beer Mug" is featured. A brief narrative joke about "Murphy" — a cavalry recruit thrown from a vicious horse — appears at bottom left, typical of Life's humorous filler content. The page is primarily commercial and literary rather than politically satirical. No political figures or cartoons are prominently featured.
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EES Books Received In the Time of the Pharaohs, by Mexander Moret. (G. P. Putnam's So $1.75.) The Republican Tradition in Europe by Herbert A. L. Fisher. (G. P. Pat nam’s Sons. $1.75.) The Aeroplane (Past, Present and Future), by Claude Grahame-White and Harry Harper. (J. B. Lippincott Co. po bgeral net.) ‘ Iso tells all 50 et Menroe’ Copyright 1910 by J. A, Mitchell Country Town Sayings, by E. W Howe. (Crane & Company, Topeka, . Kansas.) Cultivate the water ‘Selections from the Old Testament, a hee 5 by Henry Nelson Snyder. (Ginn & drinking habit H| 30 cents) | . Queed, by Henry Sydnor Harrison | If you want “good digestion (Houghton Mifilin Co., Beston, Mass to wait on appetite’—drink |! $4.35 net.) The Practical Country Gentleman, by “All the Muscles of the C! ly Relaxed” | Edward K. Parkinson. (A. C. MeClurg 1 i & Co., Chicago, Il. $1.25 net.) 9 il ‘Londonderry \ John La Farge, by Royal Cortissoz. Dr horne ' : (Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston, Mass. e | Mineral Water ty $4.00.) ‘ The Infinite Capacity, by Cosmo Ham- &. Ute galactic anaity P| te Goer eee ee Idea that satishes the thi aids MH Trevor Lordship, by Mrs. Hubert hat satishes the thirst, aids Barclay. (The MacMillan Company By digestion, promotes health $1.20 net.) and good spirits. / The' Cosmos, by FA. Zaring, (Fost J. A. Mitchell A frequent glass of Londonderry here © iar’ eon iia Bos $t.25 nel sonaconbis delight birt Ashes i] Is this Umverse? by S. Ph Author of e system ol accumulated was Ha Marcus, M.D. (Funk & Wagnails Co. T = SRICAN in ~, Pureatitssource—and Fe cents net) THE LAST AMERICAN, AMOS JUDD, brought to you pure. The Justice of the King, by Hamiltor THE PINES OF Lory, Ete., Ete. One Dollar, Net Klaus Hinrich Baas, by Gustay Frens sanitary methods, sen, (MacMillan Company. $1.50.) Like R. L. $.'s world, “Dr, Thorne’s Ide! Delightful asa blender. , Mattabesett, by $. Ward Loper. (R | (George H. Doran & Co., $1) is quite “full of Effervescent (spark- G. Badger, Boston, Mass. $1.50 net.) | number of things.” There are criminals and thd lag) in these table I The Making of a Ferwie, by Harriet grimes acd | their victims, and a very human 2 1 Still (plain) i Prescot Sacto Carnie Bros humanly wise minister, and a bishop, whose ky hae i 1 , Pies in . i. a arp like those of Sir Willoughby Patterne, are enti half-gallon bottles. $1.00 net . n character, and a circus, both before and bebis “ . i Bawbee Jock, y McLaren. (G. the scenes, and a boy with honest eye If you are so situated | P "s § 3 inal heredity and a foyal-souled litte that you have trouble in y, by Jeffer sipated doll'and pring tha obtaining it, write us. | (Little, Brown & Co., Boston, Ma ton bene th a and ; a met fo tie can We wi re ye) no idea with what interest the author, John Am Seen nee youare iy “ee Ais) SeRDte yi 1 Mitchell, h othed all of them. More than meq supp once, ‘4 : 2 = it has indi ality in the manner of LONDONDERRY LITHIA SPRING WATER CO. (Doableday, Boge &.C0%, $1120) ing.—N. V. Times. NASHUA NR ; ||, IFE PUBLISHING COMPAN y cea 19 ET A Happy Marriage 17 West 31st Street, New York . — Depends larcely onakoowl- || > vein. Merny was a new recruit in the cav- edne of the wnole trust and alry. He could not ride at all, and by elation to life and health, an ill luck was given one of the most vicious eae eae. dare nae o of s horses in the troop. nor correctly from ordinary Remember.” said the sergeant, “no every-day sources. by William H. Wailing, Dis eaparts ba aie than he was thrown to the ground wholesome way in one ¥ parts in a clear, “ Murphy!" yelled the sergeant, when 5 ; s Hove. f , Tis he discovered him lying breathless on the ea x 4 iy { \ ‘ han ground, “ you dismounted!” hand Have ‘ NNT \ sion, i I did ¢ . \ f] Cou Did you have orders?” Riowt yee shout Tie ; ! a “1 did.” M Ki ‘a Wite Shou Ses G Sent weekly Bottled and sealed by | Drummond. (MacMillan Company. the most perfect of ust) Murphy was no sooner in the saddle “From headquarters, I suppose?” “nN ‘rite tor "Other People’s Opinior PORTED Numlx No, sor; from hintquar Write for "Other People’s Opinions" and Tabie of Contents AN IMPORTED HERR MUG aml Puritan Pub. Co., 776 Perry Bldg., Phila., Pa. 10 Bou