Life, 1913-03-06 · page 4 of 72
Life — March 6, 1913 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and advice content**, not political satire. It contains: 1. **Franklin Simon & Co. advertisement** for an imported silk wrap ($39.50, valued at $49.50)—typical high-end women's fashion marketing 2. **"Good Advice" column**—a tongue-in-cheek essay mocking pretentious speech and religious hypocrisy, warning against using phrases like "give me patriotism" or "pork pie with no pork in it." The humor is social satire about affected language, not political commentary. 3. **Peck & Peck hosiery advertisement** for Easter stockings with novelty designs The page reflects 1920s consumer culture and gentle social humor rather than political cartoons or significant historical commentary.
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Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Ave., 37th and 38th Sts., New York Imported Silk Eponge Wrap AT SPECIAL PRICE WOMEN'S 32 to 44 BUST MISSES’ 14 to 20 YEARS No. 26. Dressy Wrap of Imported Silk Eponge, semi-draped, loose sleeve model, in Nell Rose, Paprika, Coral, Taupe, Champagne, Copenhagen Blue, White or Black, collar and cuffs of Broche, buttons and ornaments of material, silk lined to match or in contrast- ing color. 39.50 Value $49.50 SPRING AND SUMMER FASHION BOOK “CORRECT DRESS” Sent out of town on application to Dept. N Good Advice Don't use a noun and then an adjec- to that larger religion that shall have no special dogmas.” It is like saying, “1 look forward to that larger quadru- ped who shall have no feet.” A quad- ruped means something with four feet; ind a religion means something that com- mits a man to some doctrine about the universe. Don’t let the meek substan- tive be absolutely murdered by the joy- ful, exuberant adjective—G. K. Chester- ton in “A Miscellany of Men.” regular staple numbers; $2.50 a pair. be woven in stockings, OO DOOAEA Mail orders receive Address Dept. A. .: 1913 Catalogue, sent KX Nowe, Rutterty ‘and many caber “Do you believe in luck?” “Yes, sir. How else could I account for the success of my neighbors?” —Tit-Bits, re B28 tive that crosses out the noun. An ad- jective qualifies, it cannot contradict. Py . Don’t say, “Give me a patriotism that FINE SILK HOS is free from all boundaries.” It is like % IERY saying, “Give me a pork pie with no FOR EASTER pork in it.” Don't say, “I look forward Many novelties made for us in Paris from our own suggestions, combined with French ideas, make good Easter presents. Also our ¢ best Silk Stock- ings in New York for $1.00 and $1.50. And our Special Guaranteed Silk Stockings, price No better quality of silk can Send for a sample assortment of New Spring Hosiery on memorandum, Make your selections and return balance at our expense by express. immediate attention. Nee Importations {lustrated in our newe you upon request, PECK & PECK Three Fifth Ave. Hosiery Shops adie se actiese actus. New York WIIDEERIDREBDLED GY LLILDNABI WYNDDIDRDIA “Mum” gives you a gratifying sense of Personal | wholesomeness— prevents all odor from perspiration, etc., by neutralizing the cause. Unscented—harmless—economical you a jar postpaid, Mum Mfg Co 06 Chestnut St Motorisms Some chauffeurs divide the public into the quick and the dead. It is a long lane that has no pune- ture. It is an ill windshield that does no- body any good In speaking of frictionless bearings, truth is sometimes stranger than fric- tion. The three speeds of some cars are slow, slower and stop With a lawn mower attached,—an automobile automograss. Never look a gift auto in the cylin- der. A pint in your tank is worth two in the shop. Self-starters are often starters, self-willed A soft cushion turneth away wrath. In some runabouts two is company, three are dangerous. The motto of some makes of tires might be “ one.” A short life and a merry In quoting prices of motor cars, some salesmen seem to think that their customers carry shock-absorbers ery little motor has a fragrance all ats own. on %. Price of set. 01.50. Th separates #252 Bow Ties, 2Sc.each. Fuur-ta-hands, $1.09 €ache B56 at drug-and department-stores. If your deater by ‘Mum, "send us his bame and 23 cents aud we wilt seed Philadelphia ee areas Four. that Go So as But : one yea —a ver thousar tires, HI comicbooks.com