Life, 1912-10-03 · page 9 of 56
Life — October 3, 1912 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and entertainment content** rather than political satire. The left column contains "Sir Roger at the Play" (continued from page 1882), a theatrical commentary piece by Joseph Addison about audience behavior during a performance of Pyrrhus's death scene. It's a literary/cultural observation about how spectators react to dramatic moments on stage. Below that is an advertisement for **Calox Oxygen Tooth Powder**, emphasizing its cleaning and whitening properties. The dominant right side features a **Pennsylvania Railroad advertisement** for the "Pennsylvania Special," showcasing their 18-hour overnight express train from New York to Chicago. It emphasizes "High Grade Service" with modern amenities like electric lighting and smooth, dust-free construction. This is a typical early-20th-century magazine page mixing literature, ads, and travel promotions—not satirical content.
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Sir Roger at the Play (Concluded from page 1887) little boy, who, says he, must needs be a very fine child by the account that is given of him. Upon Hermione’s going off with a menace to Pyrrhus, the audi- ence gave a loud clap, to which Sir Roger added, “On my word, a notable young baggage!" As there was a very remarkable si- lence and stillness in the audience during the whole action, it was natural for them to take the opportunity of these intervals hetween the acts to express their opinion of the players and of their respective parts. Sir Roger, hearing a cluster of them praise Orestes, struck in with them and told them that he thought his friend Pylades was a very sensible man. As they were afterwards applauding Pyrr- hus, Sir Roger put in a second time. “And let me tell you,” says he, “ though he speaks but little, I like the old fellow in whiskers as well as any of them.” Captain Sentry, sceing two or three wags who sat near us Ican with an attentive car toward Sir Roger, and fearing lest they should smoke the knight, plucked him by the clbow and whispered some- thing in his car that lasted till the open- ing of the fifth act. The knight was wonderfully attentive to the account which Orestes gives of Pyrrhus's death, and at the conclusion of it told me it was not done upon the stage. See- ing afterwards Orestes in his raving fit, he grew more than ordinarily serious nd took occasion to moralize, in his way, upon an evil conscience, adding that Orestes in his madness looked as if he saw something. Joseph Addison. Monogramed Cigarettes Reflect Your Ini When they are especially fine cixarettes they reflect your good taste as well. You secure doth when you smoke cigarettes of our make. Plaia, gold, silver, cork and straw tips. $2.00 per hundred with your name ot than the best cigarette you have ever smoked.” Special desine pre- Dared for clubs, colleges. fra ternitics: also for dinner parties or special toctal gatherings. Ladies" clzarettes (special size) our specialty Print Initials plainly; spesify tip desired: enclose money order fntetter, All cigarettes packed In attractive boxcs of 100 each. MATHUES BROS., 619 Madison Ave., New York City It’s the Oxygen in Calox {Peroxide of Hydrogen) that renders it so efficient as a ‘anser of the mouth and whitener of the teeth. Dentists advise its use. Physicians prescribe it All Druggists, 25 Cents Sample and Booklet free on request McKESSON & ROBBINS, NEW YORK Hib for the Catex Tooth Brivih, 3c. High Grade Service Abov a reproduction of a photograph of the “ Pennsylvania Special,” the 18-hour over-night express en route from New York to Chicago. It partially depicts the high standard of Pennsylvania Railroad service between New York and the great cities of the country. The multiple-track roadbed is a model of rock-ballasted, dust-free construction, and is as smooth and well-protected as science and skill can make it. The train is all-steel from ‘cow catcher’ to observation platform, electric lighted and comprehensively and conveniently appointed, Safety, Comfort and Speed in admirable degrees are the prominent characteristics of this servic When you ride on a Pennsylvania Railroad train you know that you are getting the best the world affords. For time of trains, tickets, Pullman reservations and any information, apply to nearest Pennsylvania Ticket Agent. Vi) PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD MUSIC TO TILE ACTOR'S EAR comicbooks.com