Life, 1913-05-22 · page 46 of 48
Life — May 22, 1913 — page 46: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and book listings** rather than political satire or editorial cartooning. The main illustration shows a woman admiring her reflection in a mirror—a straightforward **beauty advertisement for Woodbury's Facial Soap**. There is no caricature or satirical intent; it's a conventional product endorsement typical of early 20th-century magazines. The page includes: - A five-step skincare regimen promoting Woodbury's soap (25¢) - A "Books Received" section listing contemporary novels and non-fiction - Real estate advertisement for Grentwolde, an exclusive residential community at Great Neck, Long Island - Tourism and tooth brush advertisements **No political or social satire is present.** This represents standard commercial content from an era when *Life* magazine, though originally satirical, increasingly relied on advertising revenue. The beauty standards implied (fair complexion, mirror-gazing) reflect contemporary aesthetics but aren't subjects of mockery here.
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Five ways of washing to| work complexion wonders Ist. For very tender skins. Wash with Woodbury’s Facial Soap in the usual way, rinsing the lather off after a very short ti 2nd. For oily skins. Rub Woodbury's lather into your skin, leave it on for several minutes and then wipe it off with a dry towel. 3rd. For very sluggish skins. Rub a thick lather of Woodbury’s into the skin and leave it on all night. 4th. For hard, dry skins. Rub Wood- bury’s lather into the skin and while it is still damp, cover it with rubber tissue or other waterproof material. Sth. For users of cold creams. Apply a thick lather of Woodbury'’s and massage it into the skin, finally rubbing it off with a dry towel. Woodbury's Facial Soap costs 25c a cake. No one hesitates at the price after their first cake, Get a cake and try this treatment to- night. Woodbury’s Facial Soap For sale by dealers throughout United States and Canada Write today for samples a SS Soap, Facial Cream and Facial Powder. Addrem the Andrew Jergens Co., Grove Aves Sergens’ Cos Lid., Devt. KS, Perth, Ontaro. parties leave June 10, 24; July 2, §. etc. FRANK GC. CLARK, g3 EUROPEAN JOURNEYS CLARK’S TOURS igh cass, stall membership TIMES BLOG., N.Y. Books Received Greater Love Hath No Man, by Frank L. Packard. (Geo. H. Doran Co. $1.25.) The Air Pilot, by Randall Parrish (A. C, McClurg & Co. $1.25.) V. V's Eyes, by Henry Sydnor Harri- son. (Houghton Mifflin Co. $1.35.) The New Philosophy of Henry Berg- Edouard Le Roy. (Henry Holt ) son, by & Co. i In Another Moment, by Charles Bel- mont Davis. (Bobbs-Merrill Co. $1.25.) My Past, by the Countess Marie La- risch. (G. P. Putnam's Sons. $3.50.) fallingford in His Prime, by George Randolph Chester. (Bobbs-Merrill Co. $1.00.) Tales of the Mermaid Tavern, by Al- fred Noyes. (Frederick A. Stokes Co. $1.35.) The Kingdom, by Harold (F. A. Stokes Co. $1.25.) Faro Nell and Her Friends, by Alfred Henry Lewis. (G. W. Dillingham Co. Elsdale Goad. Right Divine, by Oliver Kent. . Dillingham Co. $1.25.) Voice of the Heart, by Margaret Blake. (G. W. Dillingham Co. $1.25.) Making the Farm Pay, by C. C. Bows- field. (Forbes & Co. $1.00.) A Mere Woman, by Vera Nikto. (D. Appleton & Co. $1.25.) The Upper Crust, by Charles Sherman. (Bobbs-Merrill Co. $1. Strange Stories from the Lodge of Leisures, by George Soulié. (Houghton Mifflin Co. $1.00.) Gettysburg, by Elsie Singmaster. (Houghton Mifflin Co, $1.00.) Brass Faces, by Charles M (Houghton Mifflin Co. $1.25.) Lyrics from a Library, by Clinton Scollard. (Geo. William Browning. $1.00.) The Knave of Diamonds, by Ethel M Dell, (G. P. Putnam's Sons. $1.35.) Traits and Tramps in Alaska ond New- foundland, by William S. Thomas. (G. P. Patnam’s Sons.) Mark Twain and the Happy Island, by Slizabeth Wallace. (A. C. McClurg & Co. $1.00.) Intimations. (Paul Elder & Co.) The Debt, by William Westrup. (Thomas Y. Crowell Co. $1.35.) Educational Dramatics, by Emma Sheridan Fry. (Moffat, Yard & Co. 50 cents.) A Table for Two, by Eldene Davis. (Forbes & Co.) i Evoy. AN EXCLUSIVE COLONY designed to meet the exacting conditions of the man who can afford to sclect his country home with extremest care exists at Grentwolde at Great Neck, Long Island It will impress you with its atmosphere of culture and refinement ; it will attract ycu because of its unrivalled waterfront and delightful natural sur- roundings. It presents the manifcld advantages of country life, the open air, the water. GRENWOLDE has been divided into a lim'ted number of plots, generous in size and unique in shape and outlook. Plots may be “pad with or with out waterfrontage. The howe now building (Edbeard King. Architect) ee ful of the charming diversity that characterizes old English rural architecture. Totenor arrangements are notable for comfert and convenience. Desired changes in plan ean still be made, Send for Booklet L. describing GRENWOLDE, floor plas of houses and directions [or reackiag the property. PAUL V. SHIELDS 286 Fifth Avenue, NewYork. Telephone 1926 Maéisoa So, Every Yachtsman sbould be prepared for calm or gale by having a supply of aboard the yacht or motor boat. Heean then Fest content that pothing can mar his pleas ure. Knocking around won't burt 1t Aiwaysready and dependaue, Leading Dealersa C. H, EVANS & SONS, Hudso: (Opens with the foot: clowal tc. Clean and sanitary. Sold direst Circular tr See ties Garbage Receiver NO FLIES, NOLITTER, NO ODORS) ss, 6 Farrar St., Lyan. Ma ) RUB BERSET THE WILLIAMS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK comicbooks.com