Life, 1912-05-02 · page 5 of 58
Life — May 2, 1912 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not political satire. The right side features a large Huyler's Bonbons and Chocolates advertisement showcasing their "Chocolate Cream Walnut" candy, with product images and text about quality standards and distribution. The left side contains two distinct elements: a "Rhymed Reviews" poem (a regular Life magazine feature) addressed "To M.L.G." that appears to be a personal satirical verse about a refused marriage proposal, and below it, a Sheboygan Mineral Water advertisement. The "Rhymed Reviews" section uses humorous verse to mock someone's romantic rejection and their attempt to publish their story—a social commentary on spurned suitors and vanity publishing. However, without additional context identifying "M.L.G.," the specific target remains unclear.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
A crown Rhymed Reviews To M.L.G. Frederick A. Stokes Co.) (8s -—— Dear Mo. G.: "Twas all a bluft. You falscly thought when I refused you [did not cire for you enough ; Perhaps your dreams have disabused you. loved, and shrank ng bare my honest * For jiltiny you—a Freekled Past Which would have made our marriage treason, Thovgh why I would not be your wife I dared not whisper, even hint at, Tre typed the Story of My Life And found a publisher to print it. A Modest Lady could not write Such things in just a private letter; But Publication’s different, quite— A Book will tell you so much better. «i of actor folk, I learned vople, some with good inten- That Rising Artists rightly spurned The ordinary stock conventions. So when a manager proposed To star me—for considerations, I said, “The deal, kind sir, is closed, Without the slightest reservations.” ITH the “ang” and flavor of real Gore fom a famsica, Sheboy- ‘ edeacai ot Ripe Acontian tothe ‘ight, spackling mine eral water forming its base. Servedinall Clubs, Cafes, ete. all Grocers and catering to QU, Be sure and ask for Ba Sheboygan, ae " “The Chief of Them All”? xa Vo Sheboygan Mineral Water Co. } Sheboygan, Wisconsin (3) aaa This is “Chocolate Cream Walnut” Selected large English walnuts, hulled only when about to be used, are coated with a confec- tion of pure, rich fondant—then dipped in choco- late. The result is the delightful candy shown here—only one of the forty or more delicious varieties regularly included in an assortment of Bonbons ¢ Chocolates At Huylers the most careful attention is given to each individual candy. That is one reason why everybody likes Huyler’s. They all taste good and they taste good because Huyler’s Bonbons and Choco- lates are the product of an estab- lishment where the highest quality standards prevail. There are 54 Huyler stores in the United States and Canada and over 4000 Huyler agents—the best druggists in their respective communities. To get the name of the nearest Huyler agent or store Write for Illustrated Booklet which tells the interesting story of Huyler’s, gives a list of many of the Huyler popular confections and tells the public how quality and purity are as- sured im all Huyler products. 64 Irving Place Aiglas New York Clty My patron made for me a feast In Italy I found my soul; With fine champagne, you know, and And then in London, Dear, I met you whiskey; And loved, and spurned, and that’s the The man was crude, to say the least ;— whol The chapter's pretty asterisky. I hope my story won't upset you. But having turned that Blotted Page, And if you really think you ean Thence on I always stopped at flirting. Forgive the Past and be my Steady, I won success upon the stage Come right straight back from Hindu- And rarely caught my conscience hurt- stan ing. To find Yours truly good and ready. Arthur Guiterman, icbooks.com