Life, 1912-03-21 · page 5 of 52
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This page contains **primarily advertisements** rather than political satire or editorial cartoons. The left column features a **book review in verse** of "In the Shadow of Islam" by Demetra Vaka, satirizing an orientalist narrative about a Turkish woman named Millicent and romantic entanglements in Constantinople. The satirical poem mocks the book's melodramatic plot and Western stereotypes about the exotic East. The right page is dominated by **commercial advertisements**: Fisk tire company promotes "Heavy Car Type Tires" with testimonials, and Penflex advertises automobile connectors ("Never Leak, Never Break"). A smaller ad at bottom appears to reference a Turkish character ("Turk," "Constitution") in what seems a **comedic advertisement** context, though the specifics are unclear from this excerpt. The page reflects early 20th-century American magazine content blending literary commentary with commercial promotion.
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Rhymed Reviews In the Shadow of Islam (By Demetra Vaka, Houghton Miffin Company) Sweet Millicent, both tall and fair, A Puritan beyond suspicion, Possessed, besides her golden hair, An Altruistic Disposition ; And ovght with her 10 Itambout Inquire Among Fisk Tire Users A Vision, somewhat vague and murky, Of making Western Progress rule Before You Buy Again The gentle womenfolk of Turkey ISK HEAVY CAR TYPE TIRES are to be depended About the time that Millicent we Bente nae ape ‘Arrived, with Sword and Constitution on for a consistently high average mileage. The brave Young Turks were all intent They are “balanced” tires, showing equal resistance to Upon their recent revolution ; wear in all parts. They are backed with direct factory representation in 35 And one Young Turk felt Passion’s Phe Y q 4 cities and a personal interest in every casing and tube sold. smart: Orkhan, the son of Princess Zarah. To Millicent conveyed a heart As blazing hot as all Sahara. They are offered with an urgent request that you find out what they are doing for others in actual every-day service. The proof of Fisk Quality is in the complete satisfaction But Turkish love is crude and gross— | the tires give. Thus warned her friend, a Grecian a lady, The Fisk Rubber Co. Elpis Paparighopoulos,— % ‘And Islam's Shadow’ : Dept. S. Chicopee Falls, Mass. Shadow's mighty shady; Besides, a glimpse of harem life Assisted Milly to discover The bonds that hold the Turkish wife, And so she spurned her dark-eyed lover. A jealous Princess, fierce and wild, Who longed with young Orkhan to pair off, Abducted Milly, bapless child, And snipped her lovely golden hair off! Automobile Lamp Connectors The “Penflex" Acety- lene-Lamp Connec- tor saves the motorist ‘a host of worries. No rub- ber to rot, and crack open. “*PENFLEX”? IS A FLEXIBLE BRASS TUBE A Light, strong, highly pol- They rescued Milly, taught at least I fear that when you read to- ish, cians forever. That while the West is Occidental This volume by Demetra Vak jp. Send SOc. in As Kipling intimates, the East For all the Bible's threat, you'll say or money Every Is absolutely Oriental, Unto your Turkish Brother,“ Racha!” 50 cents i to Motor Car a pair " Should | And that our dear old friend, the Turk, Yet blame me not; I do but quote; Have Them Remains a ruthless, brave fanatic. My views are hardly consequential ; | And will a Constitution work And, anyhow, the Turkish Vote With him?—That's wholly problem- Is neither large nor influential atic Arthur Guiterman. tonetiyas ANIA F RLF METALLIC TUBING co.) xt 1305 Archi Street, Pislindelphia Dept. A. |