Life, 1913-05-15 · page 6 of 52
Life — May 15, 1913 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content**, not political satire. The left column advertises Whitcomb Three-Piece Beds, emphasizing their durability and affordability for summer homes. The main article announces Vogue's "Summer Homes Number," featuring country house design and furnishings. The accompanying photograph shows an elegantly dressed woman in what appears to be a sunroom or conservatory. Below that, a brief editorial piece titled "Protection Against Hat-Pins" sarcastically discusses a proposed Massachusetts law requiring women wearing hat-pins to license them. The author dismisses the law as absurd, noting that after it passed, 90% of Boston women wore hat-pins anyway—suggesting police lacked enforcement courage. This is social commentary on a genuine (if unusual) historical concern about hat-pins as potential weapons.
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DUPRE’: Three-Piece Beds that Stand True Whitcomb Three-Piece Beds are unique in this—they stand square and true always. Perfect rigidity. Fewer jieces and less weight ; therefore less cost. ier toshipand handle; most sanitary; always clean and fresh. Ideal for sum- mer homes. All Whitcomb Brass and Enamel! beds are made to give lasting service. Whitcomb designs can in a way be copied in cheap, flimsy construction, but Whitcomb quality, lacquer and enamel are unap- proachable. Comparison of the tubing and parts tells the story. We will gladly explain the differ- ence. Write to our nearest display rooms for information ding the new bungalow, cottage and home beds. Ack for booklet No. 10 which we will ‘send to you free. It gives valuable points on the care of beds and bed- ding and tells how to know sound construction, The Whitcomb Metallic Bedstead Co. DISPLAY ROOMS New York, 34th St. and Madison Ave. Philadelphia, + 1710 Chestnut St. ton, © 78-80 Washington St. Pactory: Shelton, Conm “Inuse fromthe Whtte House to the Wayside Inn” X°) Protection Against Hat-Pins I 'T Massachusetts going too far in passing a law that no woman shall wear a hat-pin which projects more than half an inch? This law may seem to the hitherto defenseless citizen as serving useful purposes. It is highly probable that the pleasure of being stabbed in the eye by a beautiful stranger has been painfully exaggerated. The real objection to this particular law is that it is not adequate for the purpose. The first day after it went into effect we are informed that ninety per cent. of the women in Bos- ton were permitted to wear hat-pins in the usual manner, apparently because no member of the police force had courage enough to make an arrest. What Massachusetts should do is to pass a law requiring that every woman who wears a hat-pin shall take out a license and be required to wear a num- ber on her back, giving her the privi- lege. If, when traveling about Massa- chusetts you are jabbed in one eye, your other will still see to take down the number. You can then communicate with the Secretary of State and at least get a run for your lost eye by having the lady’s name in the papers and suing her for damages. -U-ALL-NO- AFTER DINNER MINT Adelicious creamy candy with a flavor all its own CAPALL-NO%, JT ane MINTS Sold in tin boxes only —never in bulk. Two phases of the summer home are considered in First, the large country place is discussed this number. ae Aa) e at i — Look for this cover oa the newsstands 65, and illustrated with photographs of some of the finest places in this country and in France. Secondly, we are telling about the inexpensive little house meant for those who are tired of living in semi-state during the summer months. These week-end cottages that are so popular now- adays in England are growing into favor in America. Vogue has designed one that contains a notable collec- tion of appropriate furniture—both in the design and in the furnishings you will find much worth adopting if you go in for the simple life, during the hot weather. A twenty-four page English supplement is a note- worthy feature of the Summer Homes Number, dated May 15th, now on sale at all newsstands. $4 ayear 24 numbers 23 cents a copy Twice a month VOGUE, 443 Fourth Avenue, New York CONDE NAST, Pubiusher ee ———— a comicbooks.com