Life, 1912-11-07 · page 38 of 60
Life — November 7, 1912 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political or satirical content. It contains several commercial ads (soap, garters, whiskey, shirt studs) interspersed with brief, generic humorous pieces—short jokes about newlyweds, a child waking her napping father, and reporters—unrelated to politics or current events. The only potential satire is the opening cartoon, "Every One Knew It," a joke about a newly married couple whose carriage breaks down because "the horse has thrown a shoe." The groom's exasperated comment—"even the horse knows we're just married"—is a mild joke playing on the idea that their inexperience or distraction is obvious to everyone, even animals. It's gentle domestic humor rather than political commentary. The page reflects early 20th-century *Life* magazine's mixed format of advertisements and light entertainment.
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Every One Knew It The newly married pair had escaped from their demonstrative friends and were on the way to the depot when the carriage stopped. The bridegroom looked out of the window impatiently. Satisfaction with one’s Toilet gives unbounded joy and pleasure. — The greatest aid to a perfect toilet is “4711 White Rose Glycerine Soan. The delicate softness so much desired, the clear complexion prized above all else by feminine natures, are the results derived from its use. Glycerine, contained in “4711” Soap in goodly quantities, is the natural food for the skin, It opers the pores, dislodges secretions and leaves it clear and soft. Roughness and chapping are unknown. Vhat’s the matter, driver?” he TLE Aiklor'*Fory-seven-eleven” — Avoid substitutes. ~ Sold Everywhere. called Ferd. Miithens, No. 4711 Glockengasse, Cologne o/R, Ger. “The horse has thrown a shoe, sir,” was the reply. “Great Scott! groaned the bride- groom; “even the horse knows we're just married.” —Ledies’ Home Journal. 5 Glycerine Soop, U. S. Branch — Mulhens & Kropff, New York House Founded 1792, GREAT BEAR SPRING Wat ‘This Trial Model Mailed FREE Made of inexpensive metrl just to show how easily the Larter is operated. after working three days and three I AR’ | ER | nights at high pressure, with almost no 5 sleep. He lay down with the feeling that he did not want to wake up for a & LARTERVEST BUT TONS depths of his dreams, he heard a small, Ideal Christmas Presents for Men In handsome Christmas cases—3 studs, 6 vest buttons and pair of cu buttons, all matched, from $6.00 per set up- ward, Also sold separately, Ask your jeweler: if he cannot supply you, write us for name of nearby jeweler who can. Write for Model and Booklet showing many styles Larter studs and buttons for Christmas gifts. Address Larter & Son, 32 Maiden Lane, New York Katherine’s Kindly Interest Katherine is two and a half years old. Hier father came home one afternoon, “ean touch you clear voice, “ Father!" The sleeper stirred, and turned his head on the pillow. “Father! father!” Me stirred again, and moaned. “Father! father!" He struggled and resisted and flound- cred, and finally raised his eyelids like i man lifting heavy weights. He saw ‘ ¢ smiling divinely beside his You'll feel better and you'll look better if you wear PARIS GARTERS These garters make you feel secure, the hold up your hose; tailored to fit the leg, ther are the most comfortable garters for men. Prices 25c and 50c Better have more than one pair, to changt as you change other underwear. Look for the name PARIS on every garter. A. Stein & Co., Makers, Chicago “Father! father!" “What is it, daughter?” “ Father, are you having a nice nap?” —Youth's Companion. The Parting Aunt (to engaged niece): So Henry went away yesterday, I hear. Parting is inful, isn’t it? Nie should say so. Every rib in my body is aching to-day. —Fliegende Blaetter. THE RICHEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST OF MARYLAND'S FAMOUS DISTILLERIES. “T expect you to write this interview GUARANTEED BY THE PROPRIETORS UN. up to my satisfaction,” said the states DER THE NATIONAL PURE FOOD LAW man severely AN ABSOLUTELY PURE RYE WHISKEY | “All right,” chirped the cheerful re | porter, “if I don't, I'll come around te morrow and get your repui Louisville Courier-Journal. Sold at all first-class cafes and by jobbers. WM. LANAHAN & SON, Baltimore, Md. Sliced Oranges with a dash of Abbott's Bitters 2s tizing and healthful, Sample of bitters by mai!,25 cts. in ta C.W. Abbott & Co., Baltimore. Md. comicbook Mend