Life, 1913-05-01 · page 40 of 48
Life — May 1, 1913 — page 40: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine (undated but early 20th century based on style) contains mixed content: advertisements, poetry, and editorial material rather than political cartoons. **Main content:** A Vogue magazine advertisement dominates the center, promoting fashion's appeal to women of "distinction" and "position." Two illustrated women model fashions described as "luncheon gowns." **Satirical elements:** The poem "A Friend Indeed" by Laurence Brooks Robbins explores friendship pragmatically. A brief joke titled "Mortal" mocks clergymen: a widower of five wives claims he let them "go their own way" rather than contradict them—satirizing both clerical celibacy expectations and period attitudes toward women's obedience. **Other ads** promote cosmetics (Veda Rose Rouge), seasickness remedies (Mothersill's), and Holland tourism. The page reflects early 1900s concerns: fashion as social status marker, gender dynamics in marriage, and travel as leisure for the wealthy.
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-LIFE- A Friend Indeed “A friend in need is a friend indeed” Is a proverb tried and true. ‘The Centenary of the Restoration of Holland's Independence But even if you have that friend, Will be celebrated this summer by interesting exhibitions and The friend likewise has you; FESTIVITIES IN 30 TOWNS And then sometimes you'd like a of El Perfecto Joctuding the inauguration of the Peace Palace at The Hague. friend 4 V d Rose Rou e st th Pot Paleo f eda A visit to charming Middelburg, the Gem City of Holland. When you are not in need ; eel iecliast ouee with ita qualnt, old-tea tury manners end customs, ould be & So the friend who always is a friend cheeks with nature's own color. Jart fentare of every tour. Ene! Frisk ‘The quickest route from England to Holland 18 via Flushiog, : phat: ee Moock will give your checks th That is a friend indeed. Sone 5 hee yous ceca Oe eat on the new steamers deluxe, the largest creasing the channel, Guaranteed Harmless A benefit to the skin. Sold by droz- ists. department stores, and all dealers y ia toilet articles, ) Write to Dept. A Sole Being Well Dressed Gee BeRGreLDT «Co ) is not so much a__{||__WiSShAURUNS EASE NEW NOR, matter of Income Mortal as of Information A young clergyman having the mis- fortune to bury five wives, being in com- pany with a number of ladies, was cleverly rallied by them upon the cir- cumstance. At last one of them rather impertinently put the question to him as to how he managed to have such good luck. “Why, madam,” said he, “I knew they could not live without contradic- tion, therefore I let them go their own way.” The Ideal Year to Visit HOLLAND THE PICTUR For booklets, tlme-tables and all information apply to American Agency, Netherland State Rallways and Flushe ing Route, 334 Fifth Ave.. New York. Laurence Brooks Robbins. is edited for the woman who i ae ae desires distinction — who 29 ASICK wishes not only to dress || smartly but to dress cor- rectly. In Vogue she finds the one magazine that can give her designs with just that touch of individuality so highly appreciated by women of position. Furthermore, she finds Vogue the one magazine that anticipates the fashions instead of following them. Luncheon gowns in the newest mode, of tafcta and droch "For descriptions vead the Mey t0 Potue Prevented—Stopped 'OTHERSILL'S, after thorough tests, is now officially M ‘adopted by practically all the Great Lakes and New York Steamship Companies running south, and masy Transatlantic lines. The May Ist Vogue—now on sale Each number of Vogue from now until midsummer will Four years ago Mr. Mothersill gave a personal demonstra- his remedy on the English Channel, Irish Sea. and the discuss things of special and Haut, ‘and receleed unqualifed endorsement from, leading timely interest. For instance, —|/fiyrsaibartits auto? snl hicausal ten ee there is the Late Spring Fash- ters from personages of international renown—people we all know—together with much valuable information, are contained in an attractive booklet, which will be sent free upon receipt Late Spring Fashions—all the new things, big and little, evolved since the Paris openings—are given the place of honor. This number has, too, a delightful flavor of brides and bridal arrangements, trousseaux, and decora- tions, Also the first article in Vogue's forthcoming series on gi manners, Altogether, it is an excellent number. Ask your newsdealer for your copy, 25 Cents a number Twice a month Condé Nast, Publisher 443 Fourth Avenue, New York City ion Number, now ready; there will be numbers dealing with Outing Fashions, and Sum- mer Homes, and Travel and Children’s Fashions. Don’t try to get along this summer without Vogue. $4.00 @ year 2g numbers of your name and address. * ; ‘Motheruill’s is guaranteed not to contain cocaine, morphine opium, chloral, of any coal-tar produ 0 cent_box is suff cient for twenty-four hours. $1.00 box for a Transtlantic Your druggist keeps Mothersill's, or will obtain it for you from his wholesaler.~. If you have any trouble getting the ine, send direct to the Mothersill Remedy Co.. 405 Scherer Idg., Detroit, Mich. “Also at 19 St. Bride Street, London, Montreal, New_York. Paris, Milan, Hamburg. ‘YEARLY SALE E ‘THE 0. K. MPG. CO., Syracuse, N.Y. comicbooks.com