Life, 1911-10-12 · page 42 of 48
Life — October 12, 1911 — page 42: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains advertisements and two separate narrative pieces rather than political cartoons. **Star Safety Razor Advertisement** (left): A product ad emphasizing the razor's magnetic properties and Sheffield steel construction, positioned as superior to competitors. No satire evident—straightforward marketing. **"Purely Legendary" Joke**: A brief humorous anecdote mocking hotel quality, suggesting the establishment's reputation has declined significantly. The joke relies on cynicism about service standards. **Arthur's Marriage Story** (center): A satirical narrative about a man who marries a New England woman specifically chosen for intelligence. The joke's premise: she proves *too virtuous and accomplished* (reading Atlantic Monthly, building pergolas, cooking), which he finds unbearable. The satire mocks both his superficiality and perhaps period attitudes about wives being ornamental rather than intellectual. **"Toddie" Book Advertisement** (right): A literary promotion for Gilbert Watson's novel about Scottish characters and relationships. The page is primarily **advertising-focused** with incidental humor reflecting early 20th-century domestic gender attitudes.
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One Reason— . And Others The illustration was / reproduced from a photograph of two Star blades he'd to- gether by their own magnetic attraction. Magnetic qualityaddsto the life,the elasticity of a blade. Every Star blade is heavily magnetized. ‘This is one of the reasons why they give such smooth, clean, comfortable shaves. There are other reasons. Star blades are forged from the finest Sheffield steel. They are hollow ground and concaved—actually perfect blades of the old style, heavy pattern, made to fit a safety frame. They are scld singly, pot by the dozen, for one blade will shave for years instead of days. We have a booklet that tells more about these blades and the Star Safety Razor as a whole. Write for it. PRICE, Sundard set, $3.75 Others $1.75 to $14.00 KAMPFE BROTHERS 8-12 Reade Street, NewYork City ever is the matter? Wasn't your New England wife a success? “Maybe I wasn’t right,” answered Ar- thur, ignoring the direct question. “TI told you she was likely to be intelligent. Why, all she did was to read the At- lantic Monthly, build pergolas and cook. She was a kind of human encyclopedia.” “Well,” said his father, “that isn’t so bad ina wife. There's one thing cer- tain, She didn’t disgrace you.” Arthur laughed—a short, hard laugh “I should say not,” he replied. “ That was the main trouble, between you and me. I simply couldn't stand it. She was altogether too virtuous.” “Never mind, Arthur,” said his mother cheerfully, “Better luck next Cold Weather Com. | fort for the Man who Drives the Car ‘oot and leg warmth in zero weather. Abso- lute driving freedom and ease in operating clutch and brake—Fit the feet but do not bind Off in an instant. No longer any danger of losing control through cold-benumbed feet Snugness and warmth are combined in the “Sho-Fur” Robe Burlington Kersey (black or green) —rubber drill covered—one of the destand warment materials, Cold snd rain cannot penetrate. No other like it,as the special features are protec- ted by patents, If your dealer does not have the “‘Sho-fur,” write us, Sent direct, charges prepaid, $6.00, under guaranty to please you. time.” CT. Purely Legendary “Any old legends connected with this place?” “Yes, there's a legend that the hotel used to be good once upon a time. That's what brought me her. —Louisville Courier-Journal. sed prizes offred fer inne GTOR J. EVANS & CO,, Wasblagton, D: C. A few days later he married a New England girl, and his father and mother did not hear from him for some time. One afternoon, however, he appeared on the scene, whistling softly, his hands in his pock “Mother, dear,” he said, “the joke’s on you. I've come for that million.” “For the Jand’s sake!" said his mother, who had been reading one of Mary Wilkins Freeman's stories, “ What ATENT Ld fend sketch for tree search of Patent Office rds, ona} eeaia Pateat ang What to Laven ih st SECURED on EE RETURND By Gilbert’ Watson e The story of Toddie, caddie at St. Andrew’s, Scotland, and his bachelor Major, and of how the two of them came to be lovers instead of women-haters. A rare blend of laughter and tears, rich in the same mellow wit and sentiment that charm- ed in ‘‘ Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush,” “Sentimental Tommy,” and ‘*‘Wee MacGregor.’’ Bob is in it, too; and Bob is a dog worth knowing. The love story of a woman-hater Everywhere, $1.20 net, postage 12 cents. THE CENTURY CO. comicbook een