Life, 1913-02-06 · page 42 of 48
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This page is primarily **advertising and book reviews**, not political commentary or satire. **"The Roses of Crein"** is a humorous poem *reviewing* a romantic novel about medieval knights and crusades. The satirical point appears light: poet Arthur Guiterman mocks romance novel conventions—specifically that authors make heroes "extra bold" and carnage "extra bloody" to appeal to readers. It's literary criticism wrapped in verse, not political satire. The page is dominated by **commercial advertisements**: Hotel Chamberlin's medicinal baths, Club Cocktail liquor, Allen's Foot-Ease powder, and other products. These were standard Life magazine content from this era (appears early 20th century based on typography and imagery). The "Test for Yourself" cocktail ad and other pitches use period marketing language emphasizing quality and superiority, typical of the era's commercial appeals. There are no identifiable political figures or contemporary events being satirized on this particular page.
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pe: Rhymed Review The Roses of Crein (By Beryl Symons. D. Appleton & Co.) Ilis helmet tossed a scarlet plume; Upon his silken surcoat yellow Three roses blushed in crimson bloom ; His mail was black; a lovely fellow Was Bertrand, knight of |g ence, The Count of Crein, his designation. A single combat, @ loutrance Was his idea of recreation. O'er ways that cautious people shunned. He rode, composing songs like Shu- bert, Conveying Lady Rosamunde To be the bride of old Count Hubert. He proved a knight without a peer, Adept in swordplay, strong and sup- pie; Like Lancelot and Guinevere They, fell in love, this roving couple But Fate, alas, doth oft trepan Poor hearts that love each other madly ; She wed the Count of Gervaudan, And Bertrand acted very badly. But now began the dark crusade Of Rome against the Albigenses, TEST FOR YOURSELF Mix the best cocktail you know how —test it side by side with a Club Cocktail No matter how good a Cocktail you make you will notice a smooth- ness and mellowness in the Club Cocktail that your own lacks. Club Cocktails after accurate blending of choice liquors obtai their delicious flavor and delicate aroma by ageing in wood before bottling, A new cocktail can never have the flavor of an aged cocktail. M tan, Martini and other standard blends, bottled, ready te serve threath cracked ice, Refuse Substitutes AT ALL DEALERS G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Hartford = New York ieee a —— HOTEL CHAMBERLIN has the most Complete Medicinal Baths in America Oey, are strongly recommended for Gout, Rheumatism, etc. Here ‘are treatments that cannot be duplicated this side of Europe—here where the ozone-laden air is crisp and bracing, you can secure real rest and recuperation, entirely free from sanitarium atmosphere. Chamberlin system of medicinal sibly make a resort attractive—delightful eludes Sea Water, Nauheim surroundings, brilliant social life, military i reatments, Elec- and naval activity; delicious and apy izing Southern cooking and service thet is perfect. Remember that the Cham- lin ia located right on Hampton Roads at Fortress Monroe—easily end auickly accessible from all points by sea ove chi ing, fi Write tode Special | Saraki Malet Buctr wll gly gece Cate Cas work in co-operation with you your the Hotel, Ete, oe , GEO. F. ADAMS, Manager In eddition to the baths, you will find FORTRESS MONROE, V. 7) io, megnibonne! inted, yet Romelike hotel everything thatcan pees NEWYORK OFFICE 1122 BROADWAY Scent ind fin the bead Tedlant seth sunheht, and eupplied with ef And Bertrand drew his trenchant blade To guard his country’s weak defenses Oh, well, he fought that awful day When fierce fanatics, vent on slaugh- ter, O'erwhelmed the walls of proud Beziers, And human blood was poured like water! He saved aga yet again His lady—brave, despite her pallor— And butchered heaps and heaps of men, Performing Prodigics of Valor. Dear old Count Hubert fell in tight, "Mid scenes that shock the fair nar- rator; His widow mourned him half a night, And married Bertrand somewhat later. When ladies write | Romance—I'm told By one who's made the thing a study— They make their heroes extra bold And = make their carnage extra bloody. elrthur Guiterman, The Man who put the; EEs in FEET. Look for This ‘Trade-Mark Picture on the Label when buying ; rade-Mark ' ALLEN’S FOOT-EASE The Antiseptic Powder to be shaken into the shoes for Tender, Aching, Swollen Feet. The standard remedy for the feet for a Quarter! Century. 30,000 testimonials. Sold here, . Sample FREE. Address, ALLEN S. OLMSTED, Le Roy, N. Y. Dept. L.. RADCLIFFE & CO., 144 Pearl St, New Yor! AUTOMOBILE BARGAINS We have many good used cars taken in trade on New Hudsons, Ford, @) @) Reo, Buick, Hudson, Chalmers, Cadillac and several others, $200 up. Every car guaranteed as represented, Send for complete list. Hudson-Phillips Motor Car Co. 1033 N. Grand Ave., St. Lout Whether she be wife, sweetheart, mother or sister she loves an afternoon and [i evening out of doors as well as you. To float in acomfortable, safe, graceful ey *» close tothe surface of the water is ideal |i ‘Old Town Canoe ier i Paddling an Old Town Canoe is the keenest kind of canoeing enjoyment. Write for our illustrated catalog. It tells the whole story of honest canoe construction. Agents everywhere. canoes in stock assure prompt deliveries, OLD TOWN CANOE CO,, 1232 Middle Street, 01d Town, Me., U.S.A, comicbooks.com ey