Life, 1913-02-13 · page 37 of 44
Life — February 13, 1913 — page 37: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and reader correspondence**, not political satire. The main content includes: 1. **Perfume Advertisement**: "Coeur de Jeannette" cologne, marketed using Queen Alexandra of Great Britain's endorsement—a common advertising tactic leveraging royal approval. 2. **Reader Letters**: Mundane complaints about magazine issues, railroad safety concerns, and subscription matters. One letter sarcastically suggests "railroad cemeteries" for unidentified accident victims near New Haven, Connecticut—dark humor about rail safety. 3. **"Not Crazy" Letter**: A reader defending unconventional thinking against a subscriber (J. William White) who cancelled. 4. **Pompeian Massage Cream Ad**: A narrative advertisement featuring a woman confronting her "real self," designed to sell beauty products by appealing to women's insecurities about appearance. The page reflects early 1913 concerns: railroad safety, women's appearance standards, and subscription management. It's representative of Life's mix of satirical commentary and commercial content, but contains no significant political cartoons or social satire requiring historical context.
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Her Majesty’s Choice With all the world of perfumes to choose from, Alexandra, when reigning Queen of Great Britain, selected as her favorite odor Coeur de Jeannette (aeart oF JEANNETTE) Delighted with its esthetic fragrance she sent gifts of it to her frends. Fashion to- day echoes her approbation. Exclusive in its marvellous glory—charming! At Leading Dealers. 2-oz. bottle, $3.15. Sample bottle 20c, with Perfume Booklet in colors. PARK & TILFORD, 225 Fifth Ave., New York Sole Agents in United States and Canada “LIFE: Enforced foreign languages in Amer- ican universities, Conservation policy of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, Vaccination, Hell. But, for the life of me, I can't help it, and must one “shows me,” even though com- pelled to sleep in the barn. Very truly yours, W. A. Cooprr. Say Francisco, Cat., January 10, 1913. stand pat” until. some Don’t Worry — It’s Coming March 27th Dear Lire: Kindly inform me what has become of the “Awful Number" which was to have been issued, It seems that I missed that. Starting with the Anniversary Number, I have all—the Motor, Musical and others—but Tam not able to obtain the Awful Number. Would very much like to have a copy. Yours very tral Boston, Mass., January 14, 1913. and unknown victims of accidents and stray shots of gunmen, cte. Now the idea! Why not have a series of rail- road cemeterics for the burial of pas- sengers killed who are unknown or mu- tilated beyond recognition? I would suggest the location of the first one midway between Westport and Greens Farms on the New Haven road If the names of these two towns not quite appropriate enough, the Haven might be able, with what influ- ence it may have with the Connecticut Legislature, to get the names changed to Restport and Green Cypress Hills. Very truly yours, C. S$. Duspar. P. S.—With the above plan adopted one would at least know one of two places that he was going to when he bought his ticket. Hartrorp, Coxx., November 17, 1912. Not Crazy Deax Lire: I'm sorry Mr. J. William White bas discontinued his subscription as appears from his very gentlemanly and_ sincere letter published in your issue of ninth instant. Lirr’s ideas sometimes run counter to mine, but I still take mon even though I have been handed a few bad coins once in a while. I hope Mr. White will come back into Lire’s fold He will feel better inside. We can’t help believing as we do, and, the “thoughts that come unbidden” are frequently the best. One encouraging sign of the times is the growing dis- Position to analyze startling ideas be- fore condemnation. My wife says I'm crazy because I DON’T BELIEVE IN “I Saw Myself Face to Face” At last I saw myself, face to face! I stared wonderingly—disappointedly. ‘‘Aren’t you satisfied?’? she asked. ‘*No!’? I an- swered. ‘“I—I know now that my mirror lied to me; my photograph lied to me; my friends—politely fibbed. Tomorrow J shall begin to correct my shortcomings.’’ “1 am your own real self,’? she said. POMPEIAN ‘Ges That was ina dream. In real life too many women won't confess their physical shortcomings and won't resolutely set about to correct them. For example, a clear, fresh, youthful skin is pos- sible through the faithful use of Pompeian Mas- : Several million users of Pompeian have proved this. Many more millions have failed to make even a start, Have you tried Pompeian and given it a faith- ful test?) Rome wasn’t built in a day, nor was a good, honest (natural) complexion created without sincere effort. Pompeian isnot a rouge; is not a cover-up" process that deceives the user only. Pompeian youth-i-fies because it givesa clear, fresh, youthful complexion through beneficial massage action. Pompeian Massage Cream youth-i-fies. It does. A Shopping Hint Ye ¥98 r« cheaply-ma: tion or substitute is offered at some Because it costs the substitutor less, makes morc—at yourexpense. You too carcful what you put on your fac Pompeian, At all dealers, S0c, 75c and $1. GET TRIAL JAR Sent for 6c (coins or stamps). For years you have heard about Pompeian. You have meant to try it, but have delayed. Each day that you delay you ma ijt just so much harder to preserve or regain your youthful beauty. Clip coupon now, seod—Stamps accepted The Pompeian Mfg. Co. 25 Prospect St., Cleveland, O. Gentlemen: Enclosed find 6c (coins or stamps) or a trial jar of Pompeian Massage Cream. comicbooks.com