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This page contains primarily **advertising and literary content** rather than political cartoons. The main elements are: 1. **"Life in July" advertisement** for Dr. Jaeger's rubber garments (weight-reduction wear) 2. **"Stella Maris" poem** by William J. Locke—a romantic narrative about a sheltered woman whose naive world collapses when she discovers her beloved's infidelity and his wife's madness, ending in tragedy 3. **Baseball terminology definitions**—humorous definitions using baseball terms as metaphors for domestic situations (e.g., "two-bagger" = husband accompanying wife on vacation) 4. **Small cartoon** showing two figures engaged in what appears to be a playful tussle over "returning his partner's lead" (bridge game reference) 5. **Product advertisements** for waistcoats, buttons, and diet/cosmetics The page reflects early 20th-century Life magazine's mix of humor, literature, and commerce—no significant political satire is evident.

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LIFE: LIFE in JULY or Life in December is just as irksome if one is bothered by unsightly, un- comfortable, unhealthy SUPERFLUOUS FAT You can reduce your flesh where desired if you wear Dr. Jeanne Walter’s Famees Metieated Rubber Garments: These garments are made either to cover the entire body or any part. The results from their use are quick and they are absolutely safe, endorsed by leading physi Used by Athletes, Jockeys, etc., the world over. Neck and Chin Bands . 83.00 Chin only z flesh anywhere desired. In- ble to those suffering from rheu- op) foe ‘Write at once flor further particulars. Dr. JEANNE WALTER, | Devt. vs tor and Patentee “he oun ES Geary Street, . Burnham, 138 North State Street. Baseball Terms A two-bagger—The husband who ac- companies his wife on a summer vacation. A foul tip—" Keep those hens out of _my yard.” The home plate—Nicked in eighteen places. An error—Telling your wife the truth. Striking out—The town hall clock. Bunching hits—Any girl with three lovers at once. A double steal—Eloping with twins. VOGUE’S Vacation Number Little new things are creeping into the mode—harbingers of the early autumn fashions. Vogue has becn on the alert during the closing weeks of the gay Paris season. Read the Paris fashion letter in the Vacation Number. Society at Polo Matches and the Long Island Race Meetings NOW ON THE NEWSSTANDS Rhymed Reviews Stella Maris (By William J. Locke. John Lane Co.) ITHIN a seaward chamber hid She lived, aloof from worldly madness, A lovely, happy invalid— A fairy princess served in gladness. And since from all the world, for life They deemed, the hand of Fate had sealed her, From all that told of Sin and Strife Her little court conspired to shield her. Two friends had laid their hearts upon Our gentle Stella's maiden altar; The first a journalist, called John, The second one, an actor, Walter. They'd told her fairy tales about The world beyond her range of vision, Till Stella hadn't any doubt That everything was quite Elysian. The sweet recluse was strangely cured And free to go where e’er she listed ; And then what grief her soul endured To learn that Crime and Woe ex- isted! And when a Vixeri came and cried, “This John! you love him—he's a wonder! And I'm his poor, deserted bride! "— She thought her world had dropped from under. Now John had reared a Cockney waif Named Unity, who saw too clearly That John and Stella were not safe, For John’s mad wife was acting queerly. But Unity knew what to do When Innocence and Hate collided! She shot the Bad Wife through and through And politicly suicided. This horror opened Stella’s eyes. She saw (despite the things that hurt you) In Unity’s self-sacrifice A glowing proof of human virtue. She likewise saw that both her friends Were fond of her, which made her falter; But when the pleasant story ends, With John’s advice, she marries Walter. White and Fancy Wash Waistcoats wom somuch by well-dressed men this summer, should be fastened with Krementz Bodkin-Clutch Vest Buttons because they Go im Like a Needle without marring the stiffest starched fabrics. And Hold Like an Anchor till you a ready i release mare i spiral springs, hinge joints, hollow tubes, or loose parts. Made in many attractive styles, with studs and cuff links to match (or sold sepersicly) fromthe inexpensive, plain mother-ol pearl to gold and platinum mounted, set with precious stones. At the leading jewelers and haberdashers TZ & CO. Newark, N. And still, it gave me quite a shock (Though schooled to face worse crime, unflinching), To find that gentle Mr. Locke Could glorify a private lynching. Arthur Guiterman, BRIDGE Cottin 6G RETURNING HIS PARTNER'S LEAD Brainy Diet — vs. Cosmetics “Iwas 3 frightful sight. A fresh crop of pimples and bol developed as soon as the old had fissppeas 5 brainy diet my skin is clear and spotless.” t) eet and starchy foods (puddings, pastries, etc.) are indi estibte ind when taken in Peery cause boils, eczema, pimples, freckles, scaly skin, ete. Brainy jean meats, green vexctables, fruits, etc) when cowrectly Come Hen] and proportioned, produce a clear, healthy complexion. ficiency or excess of certain foods causes different diseases. Gorrect combinations and quantities cure, "Causes of the various | diseases are specified in “New Brainy Di sent for 10 cents. G. H. Brixxter, Food Expert, Dept. 72-G, Washington, D. C. eg AUC always ince adopting a comicbooks.com