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This page contains **satirical commentary on American diplomacy** disguised as a fake "school" advertisement. The satire mocks the financial struggles of American ambassadors and diplomats serving abroad. **The Central Joke:** The fictional "School for American Diplomatists" purports to teach essential skills—sewing, cooking, hat-trimming—because American diplomats are chronically underpaid. A testimonial from an ambassador's wife describes having to learn budget tricks after her husband's appointment left them in "comparative comfort" but now financially stressed. **The Satire's Point:** American diplomats were notoriously underfunded, forcing them to live below their station at foreign courts. The school teaches survival skills masquerading as diplomatic training, and humorously includes "how to sponge on others" while maintaining America's international image. **Historical Context:** This reflects genuine 1920s-era concerns about inadequate diplomatic compensation, a real policy problem of the era. The page also contains period advertisements (Pebeco toothpaste, rubber garments, cordial) typical of Life's advertising revenue model.

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PEBECO TOOTH PASTE Unless you are the exceptional case, the acids in your mouth are causing the decay of your teeth. (Dentists say that 9 people out of 10 suffer from ‘‘acid-mouth.’’) But itis also known that Pebeco Tooth Paste overcomes these acids and preserves the teeth. By protecting the hard tooth-enamel from the attacks of the mouth-acids, Pebeco prevents the decay-germs from penetrating to the softer interior ‘‘dentine,’? ard thus scientifically saves the tooth from decay. Send for FREE 10-Day Trial and prove the above. You will also enjoy Pebeco’s delightfully refresh- ing sensation, its property of purify- ing the breath, and the way in which it cleans, whitens and polishes the teeth as well as saves them. Pebeco originated ia the hytienie labo- ratories of P. Beiersdort & Co., Ham: berg, Germany, cover in extra-large, economical tubes, LEHN & FINK, Manufacturing Chemists 108 William St. New York Producers of Lehn & Fink's Riveris Takam SAVES TH TEETR ty Unanimous “The Lord loveth a cheerful giver,” quoted the Wise Guy. “Well, who doesn't?” retorted the Simple Mug.—Philadelphia Record. “Ir seems strange that he could plunder a great corporation like that for years without being found out.” “Well, you see, the corporation was pretty busy itself."—Chicago Journal. AL GRE: Our School for American Diplo- matists UR school for diplomatists is now open. All American ambassa- dors to foreign posts, and all others likely to be appointed to important positions under our present govern- ment, should apply at once, and before entering upon their duties, learn how to make both ends meet. The school is pleasantly located upon the roof of one of our most attractive East Side tenements. Remember, we teach all branches of American diplo- macy, including sewing and mending, plain cooking, elocution, and hat trim- ming. One American ambassador's wife at a prominent foreign court writes: “When my husband received the ap- pointment of ambassador to this court. the honor of representing the great American Republic was so great that we could not resist it, although hitherto we have lived in comparative comfort. For- tunately, however, I took a short course with you, and U want to thank you for the help it has been. I have learned how to trim my own hat in several different ways, and your recipe for taking the spots out of my husband's suit (the only one the government thought he ought to have) is invaluable.” It should be remembered that in our school we teach everything that an American ambassador ought to know, and every form of economy. For ex- ample, if you are an American am- bassador at a foreign court, it will be necessary for you to learn how to sponge on others, and at the same time convey the impression that America is really a fine country. We show you how you can dine out every night without having to return the compli- ment. If you are not an ambassador, but have only an ordinary Cabinet job, we will send you free our booklet, the (F]==22222222222322 222222222222 2==% =I Don’t worry thru LIFE With the burden of SUPERFLUOUS FAT It is excess weight that is both unsightly and unhealthy. The easiest thing in the world to get rid of if you wear Dr. Jeanne Walter’s 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, being endorsed by leading Used by Athletes, the world over. Neck and Chin Bands . $3.00 Chin only .... + . 82.00 its, Stockings, Jack: .etc., forthe purpose of reducing the flesh anywhere desired. In- valuable to those suffering from rheu- ae Rabher Elastte Webbing “Stip-Ous™ —. 88 ap Rabber Elastic Webbiag “ Slip-Overs ep ‘Write at once for further particulars. ay eaten Scr Hs eitenst conor and Patenee “Sree ™ slightest discomfort. NOFRTOT an i sew toes Street. ‘State Street. THE ORIG Jf August was named for Augusta, ‘The suggestion of heat must have fusta, "Twas too hot they say For “Rad-Bridge” and play, Sure that was enough to disgus SF FINISH ‘of price. Send for catalo Dept. L.. RADCLI VE YOU A DOG? ir dog well—his coat glossy—limbs sup- high—by securing free, medical ad- vice lk Miller, and by using “Sergeant's Condition Pills” the’ greatest known tonic for dogs, and “Sergeant's Sure Shot" capsules for worms—they never fai.—price Sc. and $1.0) per box at droggists and sporting. goods stores or prepaid direct by mail. Send $e. for Polk Miller's great, 6t-poRe iMestrated book on "Degs and How to Treat Them. " No dog ow>- €r should be without it Polk Miller Drug Company, 808 Main Street, Richmond, Ya HAS STOOD THETEST OF AGES AND IS STILL THE FINEST CORDIAL EXTANT At first-class Wine Merchants, Grocers, Hotels, Cates, Batier & Co., 45 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Sole Agents for United States, | pee meme meen ne nee mee neneneeeeeneneen comicbooks.com