Life, 1912-06-27 · page 36 of 45
Life — June 27, 1912 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page primarily consists of **advertisements** rather than political cartoons, though it includes one small satirical illustration. The notable content is an **editorial titled "The Science of Not Doing Your Duty,"** which critiques public officials for neglecting their actual work to pursue higher office through campaigning. The piece sarcastically references **President Taft and Governor Woodrow Wilson** as examples of men who spent minimal time at their posts, instead traveling to make speeches and build political support. It mentions **William Randolph Hearst** as a precedent, noting he attended Congress only 29 days during his term. The article uses biting irony, ending with the hope that eventually public offices will be so "perfected" that elected officials won't need to show up at all. The page's left side features a small cartoon labeled "A Curious View of Life," depicting someone reading LIFE magazine while upside-down—a visual joke about perspective. The remaining content comprises product advertisements for Londonderry mineral water, Eux-e-sis shaving cream, and Murray & Lanman's Florida Water.
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A curious view or Life There i is no comparison || between Londonderry and other aerated mineral waters that will not prove the superiority of ‘Londonderry In palatableness, especially, Lon- donderry excels all other table waters, domestic or imported. As it filters through the granite hills of New Hampshire to bubble out of cool springs, it gains a de- liciousness that delights the palate and refreshes the whole Londondeny is the water that is always good—but you will es- pecially appreciate it when you're thirsty. Once you come to drink Lon- donderry as a table water—you will never be without it. Try it asa blender. It lengthens a good drink without destroying thet taste of the liquor. Sparkling (effervescent) in three table sizes. Plain (still) in half gallon bottles and other sizes if desired, df youcannot obtain Lon- donderry pera ris us. We'll are supplied at Neguler "retail LONDONDERRY Ifyou use EUX-E-SIS (Pronmunced UX-E-SIS) The Great English Demulcent Shaving Cream Soothing to the Tenderest Skin. Saves time—no soap, brush or cup needed—a tube of Eux-e-sis and a razor, that's all. This celebrated English shaving cream has for a third of a century been used by men of refinement and nice habit. It quickly softens the hardest beard so that you can shave in half the time with twice the comfort. Leaves the skin smooth and free from irritation. It is a treasure to travelers, Ideal for use with the safety razor. None genuine without the Sigeature Aimee Lloyd in ted ink on tube, Sold by best te. 45¢ @ tube — extra large, 9¢¢. Send for explanatory booklet. Import Agents: PARK & TILFORD F.R. ARNOLD & CO. Manufactored by Aimee Lloyd & Co.,London, England } NewYork The Science of Not Doing Your Duty A few of us who are still old-fashioned believe that when a man is assigned to a sk—and paid for it—he should give up as much of his time to it as custom, tra- dition and honor require. This notion, of course, has long since been exploded, And it has been ex- ploded in such a manner that the most inconspicuous office boy in the country can read the moral. A public office is said to be a public matter of fact, a public office is simply a means whereby the man who holds the office can spend most of his time outside in making arrange- ments to get into a higher office, of to in the same office after his term has expired. Notable examples of this up-to-date idea are President Taft and Governor Woodrow Wilson. President Taft has spent most of his time in office in keep- ing away from it. Governor Wilson has done the same thing, Each of these gen- tlemen is concerned in working up enough public sentiment to continue hint in office, and naturally the only way that public sentiment can be worked up is by travel—by making stump speeches. We believe that Mr. Hearst was the first man to sct this notable idea into action. When he was elected to Con- gress, if our recollection serves us, he was only twenty-nine da his post of duty during the whole term. It reminds us of the story of the boy who made up his mind that he would not say his prayers. “T didn’t say them last night; I'm not going to say them to-night, and, if noth- ing gits me, I’m never going to say ‘em.” 1320 No SOAP ~ ~ No BRUSH ~ No Cup You will find shaving a luxury In duc course of time we shall undoubt- edly perfect our scientific management of public offices so that when any man is elected to one, the entire work wil! be done for him by somebody else, and he can spend all of his time in rangements to get a better office Scotch Sergeant (drilling ecruits)— When I say “Right tur-r-rnt” at last syllable 0" the wi tur-r-rn.— Punch, RRAYELANMAy Mu Florida Water ord “tur-r-rn” you S “THE UNIVERSAL PERFUME” Is unique in versal in popular be replaced by KQ For the f tators. ter shaving, asa Bf exercising, eral dressing- matchless. Its delightful and E5-Ne vA and during especially, 2 Lanman’sf t quality and uni- ity. It cannot any of its imi- bath, for use af- rub-down after and for gen- table use, itis fragrance is permanent, # hot weather @ Murray & Aen Florida Water is truly a BSS necessity. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE! SOLD BY ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS Sample mailed on eceipt of six cents to defray mailin, LANMAN & KEM! acharges. P, 335 WATER STREET ’ NEW YORK comicbooks.com