Life, 1912-04-11 · page 38 of 46
Life — April 11, 1912 — page 38: what you’re looking at
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This page primarily features **advertisements and self-help content** rather than political satire. The main elements are: **"The Thompson Course"** - A physical fitness promotion by J. Edmund Thompson, playing on early 20th-century health anxiety. The text addresses three reasons men avoid exercise: lack of willpower, ignorance about proper exercise, and believing exercise unnecessary. Thompson promises to "rebuild" men through his system, appealing to contemporary concerns about sedentary lifestyles and masculine vigor. **"Two Pleas"** section (bottom) - A short narrative contrasting two appeals to the Governor: one from a wealthy industrialist seeking military protection against labor unrest (strikers destroying mill property), versus an implied plea from workers. The passage suggests class conflict—highlighting how power protects property owners while workers' concerns go unheard. **Side advertisements** include Harris Oils and The Perfect Dress Tie, typical period commercial content. The satire is subtle: the juxtaposition of the industrialist's successful plea for armed protection against the (implied) workers' unmet needs critiques unequal political access.
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CRE Giving Your Body a Square Deal KNOW the reasons which keep back any man from giving his body the exercis are just three : demanded by good health and common sense. They One is sheer lack of will power to force the body to do anything. Another is the lack of knowledge as to just what forms of exercise are best. third is the notion that you don’t need any exere This ion is typical of the man of sedentary habits. Which is YOUR reason? I can practically rebuild the man who, for the first two reasons, is letting his physical condition go to poe And I can do the same for the man in the third provided he will stir himself enough to ac! his physical flabbiness to himself and to me. The Thompson Course will take one of you men whose bodies respond sluggishly to the command of your min ind and body to co-ordinate—to work in harmony. ‘This will enable you to control not only your own bo but will give you a personali for others, will sway them you It is not the purpose of the Thompson C big. useless sur The Thompson builds strong, hard rnal organs— bring power, health, reser the man or woman who enjoys their posse: If the day's work fags yor If an ill-chosen meal upsets your digestion, — If a sleepless night spoils the next day—then you are not normal, but are below par, unnecessarily, yes and shamefully. You were given a body that had an al fund of energy to draw upon in just such hours of nec¢ J. EDMUND THOMPSON Sulte No, 915, Exchange Bidg., Worcester, Mass. The Thompson Course of ercise is a rational, pleasant and easy means of securing and maintaining that reserve power which ir body originally had. My Course is different from any other in that it bene- fits (by natural movements scientifically applied) the dynamos of the bodily machine, i. the lungs, heart, stomach, intestines, All these are muscular and can be strengthened by proper exercise. Yet, as far as I can learn, until my Course was evolved, no system- atic treatment existed that was based on this axiomati- The clearness of your mind, the strength of your © hopefulness and joy in living, all depend on the vigor of your vital organs. 1 offer you something that will benefit every i y minute of your life. cit impossible for you to lose a penny in my book, “Human Eneras yourself an and abounding eneray. Send for ve your home addres: EFFICIENT] LUBRICATION H Quality, not quantity, is the policy of the A.W. Harris Oil C ‘0. Therefore Harris Oils are all lub- rication. Thereisnowaste. They are best for your car because they give maximum lubrica Use Harris Oils—prove to your own satisfaction A that there is nothing else as good. If your dealer does not sell Harris OSs, sead 80 ceats for 1 gal. can oF $3.75 for Sgat-ean and we wiliehineame prepaid. A.W. HARRIS OIL COMPANY 226 South Water Street, PROVIDENCE, R. I. 143 No. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO, ILL. og Two Pleas He a great employer, a good churchman, a generous philanthropist, a “best citizen”; and he stood before the Governor of the Commonwealth. “TT must have protection for my prop- erty and my life,” he said. “Men mad for plunder are destroying my mills by stoning .the windows, battering down the doors and smashing the machinery. They are even threatening to kill me I must be protected.” Immediately, sir,” answered the Governor. “This is an outrage. These rioters must be taught their place.” And instantly—regiments of infantry around the mills with fixed bayonets, regiments of cavalry in the streets and squares drawn sabers, regiments of judges on the bench with summonses and injunctions, blood in the gutters, prisoners in the cells. was He was a humble employee, a hus- band, a father, a householder, a citizen ; and he stood before the Fourth Assis- tant Secretary of the Second Assistant 782 EUROPEAN TRAVEL; Bartlett mai * standing tha: ng the pas An attractive pr tee ‘oday for Bro ineraries and useful infor tw BARTLETT TOUR 200 8 13th St, Phil Secretary of State of the C Governor of the Commonwes!:h “I must have protection for erty and my life,” he said. for money are destroying charging exorbitant rents, 7 vation wages and exacting bich prices They are killing me and my wife my children with overwork sol pay. We are hungry, sick, in prison—come my prop. Men thirs unto ws and save “This is really too bad,” said the Fourth Assistant Secretary o/ the See- Secretary of Srate. am very sorry; but there is relly noth. ing that we can do for you, ic State protects property only when it is as sailed with and tor bombs; it protects life only » attacked with brickbats, knives Good day!"—The Surv ond Assis stones lets. 4 “THE TIE WITH THE BUTTON-ON TABS” Perfect DressTi PATENTEO JuNEa, AND MAY 0,19 Sold the world over 50 cents and upward. KEYS & LOCKWOOD, New York CLARK PARTIES ‘The name identifies the character of the tours. Westward, Aug. 31, Sept. 14. Eastward, Oct. 98, No ‘tzoo to $utoo. Mealership limit of 1 ‘Ask for our prograa., Frank €. Clark, Times Dldg., N. | are available in the form of Tadividuat (House Organs) for high grade businesses with 2 morals, for circulation to their individual maiisg and to carry their advertising exclusively When inquiring for samples, give the general nature business, your product, the postible number on your and its character. The David Gibson Company s Caxton Bid¢. Cleveland, Ohio