Life, 1913-05-01 · page 33 of 48
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This page is primarily **advertisements and literary content** rather than political cartoons. Key elements: **Literary Content:** - "The Two Blossoms," a poem about Poetry and Friendship as virtues - "Quite Otherwise," a humorous anecdote by Richard Butler Glaenzer about a millionaire's stenographer who demands a raise upon marrying a poorly-paid poet—satirizing the economic struggles of poets **Advertisements:** - **Waltham Watches**: Markets matching "Bride-and-Groom" watch sets as wedding gifts ($100-$400), appealing to both newlyweds equally - **Paris Garters**: Promises garters won't slip down - **French Co.**: Advertises waterproof silk summer hats - **Ridgefield, Conn. real estate**: Promotes a 250-acre property **Political Content:** One small section titled "Worth Considering" opposes women's suffrage, citing a New York organization "Opposed to Woman Suffrage" and questioning whether adding women voters would improve governance. The page reflects early 20th-century concerns: gender roles in marriage, women's political rights, and consumer goods marketing.
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893 SION pasvsstey ——<—<——— oneness eee ENE = Ty RIDGEFIELD, CONN. | Uae aay re aso acres in Ridgefield, Conn., on high ||Pcd ee round, magnificent tract of diversified land, l Y fi and dale, meadow and forest. An unusual opportunity for a man of means to crate a wonderful country place. or sultable for - subdivision into acreage plots. Easily develo Banare frontage on ree rad. In the neigh! - & f large estates. $ ADAMS & KEELER, ‘Ridgefield, Conn. 3 BAERS RENR EEN The Two Blossoms On the world’s infected tree, of fruits the mother, Two fair blossoms sprinkled are with heavenly dewdrops Poetry is one and Friendship is the other. For their plucking, Moslem, Christian, Brahmin, Jew, stops. That one makes all nature as a loving brother : This one, when the heart is weak, each nerve and thew props. —"Poctry of the Orient,” by W. R. Alger. Copyright by Roberts Bros., Bos- ton, Mass., through whose courtesy we are enabled to reprint this selection. Quite Otherwise Richard Butler Glaenzer, the New York essayist and critic, said at the Players Club: “Poetry is delightful. But poets are $0 very poorly paid. I know a million- aire who has a beautiful, golden-haired stenographer. The girl said to her em- ployer the other day: “*T am going to get married, sir. And I am going to marry a poct.’* “*Dear me!’ said the millionaire. xi you will feave us, eh?’ No, sir,’ she replied; ‘I shall not leave you, but I shall need more pay." —— | Walthan Watches Combination Wfeding Ohi A This Waltham innovation creates a new | case is shown to indicate the engraving). wedding gift, appealing equally to the Bride | We are offering five of these combinations and Bridegroom and bestowing on the giver | ranging in price from $100 to $400 for the a happy sense of avoiding the common- | sets complete. place. We believe you will agree with us that no These ‘Bride-and-Groom" sets combine | gift to the bride and groom could be more =I HE | He El =} Z| EI = =| EI E Hi E El = E | E F E E FI He : adel) fr peed more. of see we —New York Times. high grade Waltham movements (for ladies | true to sentiment or more permanently wel- a ee : and gentlemen) in cases which are identically | come than these symmetrical watches, rage engraved or enameled. Corresponding spaces | If your jeweler has not yet secured for are left for the initialing. display these sets kindly write to us and we Exquisite leather boxes are provided for | will arrange for you to see them without any these combinations as in the photograph trouble or obligation on your part, and we above. (The man’s watch shown in the | will also send you the “Bride-and-Groom" illustration is open-face but the back of the | booklet which gives complete information. For @ graduation gitt do not forget the pupremacy of the Waltham (Reverside) Watch altham "Watch Company Yaltham, Mass. Tere RRP Don’t pull up your 3 socks ; keep them Worth Considering ; up— with New ‘York wha can neither Toad, ner write. The time has come when every thoughtful man and woman in New York State who docs not believe that | adding this vote to the ignorant male vote, should’ help towards strengthening 25¢ - 50¢ the association which is carrying on or- —From a letter issued by the New York A. Stein & Company, Makers | State Association Opposed to Woman Write for 1913 Spring aut Semmer Styte Bock of Chicago and New York 1 Suffrage. FRENCH CO., ganized opposition to woman suffrage. comicbooks.com