Life, 1911-11-30 · page 33 of 40
Life — November 30, 1911 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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This page features a satirical open letter to author Rudyard Kipling, signed by Arthur Guiterman. The letter playfully chastises Kipling for recent published work perceived as bitter and hostile toward his former admirers. The writer catalogs their loyalty—worrying over him during illness, praying for him, tolerating his "callow cockishness" and "latter-day boorishness"—then accuses him of recently publishing inflammatory material, possibly referencing imperialist or jingoistic writings. The satire cuts both ways: it mocks Kipling's apparent turn toward vitriol while gently ribbing the letter-writers themselves for their self-pitying tone. The closing plea—"Rise up and sing of the Braver Humanity!"—suggests Kipling should return to more noble themes rather than indulging in "Tory-cum-Jingo insanity." The remainder of the page contains period advertisements (typewriters, billiard tables, dental products).
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-LIFE- Powder “‘Keepsthe Teeth J = ‘ : wine 2. Letters to the Literati Keeps the Breath ¢ — Right” To Rudyard Kipling Rudyard, dear Rudyard, we're terribly Quite disappointed and utterly peeved IGRAM’S with you I" ZODENTA Why, if you happened to hate Reciproc- Need you assail us with bitter verbosity, the charming dentrifice has an abundant non- Taunt and opprobium, jeer and indig- sapy foam, delightful in flavor, which washes _Bity , ; a ibe crevices between the teeth, neutralizes Us, who were conscious of only be- : : q nignity ? ead ph weet and clean and Think of the chill in the innermost groove of us INGRAM’S ZODENTA || “sccweovee A Safe Leave!” “ —and only one point needed to win! Situations such as this is made in both powder and paste How we must agonize, What's the ex- account for the intense fascination of Billiards and Pool. form. It’s price is 25 cents, at your Game forsuss . cDe zou play 2, You can do s0 now, without frequenting « pub> druggist’s or direct by mail on receipt of price. Rudyard implies that he hasn't much peolroom. an your own home a use for us!” Wee us when you buy ZODENTA and we will mail Burrowes yeua very desirable aluminum tooth brush holder free. Roivard dear: Rudyard «oli: were ‘ie eT x: mulled Billiard and Pool tude Table Didn't we worry our curly-locks gray Jago aia Si : and play while you are paying for it. Burrowes Tables are scien ___, for you Ubeally Correct iy every detasi—angles, pockets, cushions, tem Didn't we hope for you, didn't we pray and adapted to the most expert play. ‘Some of the lead for you? fessionals use them for hom practice. Sues range up to 404 9 reyour feet (standard). Tables may be set on dining-room or library Haven't we stood for your callow cock- table, or mounted on their own legs ot folding stand. sureishness ? $129 DOWN Haven't we borne with: your: latter-day boorishness ? Prices are $6, $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $75, ete.. on easy terms, Haven't we paid you an adequate roy of $1 or more down and a small amount each month. laven't| we! paid. you am adequate’ roy Free Trial—N of fit fentallmest, alty? rn cory retore It, aod i today for Llustrated Haven't we read with inflexible loyalty : Even your poorest and weakest nonsen- E. T. BURROWES CO., 1209 Center St., Portland, Me. sities? Yes,—and our dark, homicidal propen- sities Underwood Standard That you so recently published a skit ° about, Typewriter Maybe we learned them from heroes you've writ about! Discriminating people buy the best— the UNDERWOOD. Rudyard, th jie: and’ at b The sales of UNDERWOOD TYPE- we ay exceed those of any other Don't let delusions imperial muddle you. “The Machine You Will Eventually Buy.” Twist not the tails of us, scorn not the breed of us; UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER CO., Inc. England, your England is like to have Underwood Building, New York aed of Ge Know Your Car Wave not the flag that the sun can’t ——— descend upon, AUDEL'S ANSWERS on AUTOMOBILES Ours is the friendship she'll have to de- enables you to eet pend upon. from your cat. Don’t be unneighborly; come back and feferences 380 i Writes 10 clearly and simply joke wih ue; @nyonrcan understand it. Indispensable to owners, drivers. repait men. BY MAIL Laugh at our faults while you sit down MONEY REFUNDED is nce satisfactory, $1 50 ‘aad amokenwith us: City Healed of this Tory-cum-Jingo insanity, FoR MEN OF BRAINS Rise up and sing of the Braver Hu. manity! "MADE AT KEY WEST— Makes the best cocktail. A pleasing aromatic with all Wine, spirit and soda beverages. Appetising, healthful, to. use with Grape Fruit, Oranges, Wine Jelly. At Wine Mere chants or Druggists, Sample by mail, 25cin stamps. C. W. ABBOTT & CO., Baltimore, Md. comicbooks.com