Life, 1913-09-18 · page 37 of 44
Life — September 18, 1913 — page 37: what you’re looking at
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This page combines literary criticism with period automobile advertising, reflecting early 1900s concerns. **The "Virginia" Review (left column):** A book review in rhyming verse critiques Ellen Glasgow's novel about Virginia Pendleton, a Southern woman who sacrifices her youth and happiness to serve an ungrateful husband. The reviewer notes the book depicts outdated 1880s values—that women's duty is self-sacrifice—but adds a pointed modern commentary: "This was back in '84— / We've changed that point of view, completely." This suggests Life's readership in the 1910s held more progressive views about women's roles, even while the story itself condemns Virginia's selflessness as enabling male selfishness. **The Advertisements:** The Dyneto-Entz electric starter and Kelly-Springfield tires represent cutting-edge automotive technology marketed as reliable and modern—reflecting the era's technological optimism. **The Moral Tale (bottom right):** A cautionary verse warns wives against excessive self-sacrifice, concluding "Avoid too much self-sacrifice. (This rule applies to husbands, also.)"—a modern, somewhat sardonic note suggesting changing gender expectations in the 1910s.
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Rhymed Reviews Virginia (By Ellen Glasgow. Doubleday, Page & Co.) IRGINIA PENDLETON, a rare And sweetly simple Southern bea Had always heard her folks declare That Sacrifice wes Woman's Duty. She asked for Love and nothing more Save strength to serve her loved ones meetly (Note :—This was back in ’84— We've changed that point of view, completely.) Though everybody held that she Was marked by Destiny to wed well, She married Oliver, and he Was nothing but a common Tread- well! The Pendletons were humbly proud, By old traditions bound and haunted The Treadwells were a coarser crowd Who always got the things they wanted. Now, Oliver kept scribbling plays, In hopes of great dramatic prizes, While sweet Virginia spent her days In household tasks and. sacrifices. A self-effacing little wife, She carried heavy burdens gladly, Abjuring half the joy of life, And_ spoiled her selfish husband, sadly. Not only aging while her mate Stayed young and ardent, poor Vir- ginia Remained as wholly out-of-date As if newcome from Abyssinia, Oliver, excelled by few, Successful, famed and much ad- mired, Neglected dull Virginia, who Most naturally made him tired. KICK THESWITCH ON— NO OTHER CONTROL The simple, reliable, sturdy starter you surely want on your new car—no plug or battery switch to bother with. The motor starts the engine every time and then turns into a generator and recharges the storage battery. When speed drops, the Dyneto-Entz changes back to a motor and absolutely prevents stalling. Individual Installations have been made on Calee. Franklin, Stoddard- Dayton, Pierce, Peerless, Lorie, Chalmers and cher cars, The Dyneto-Entz simplicity and com make such installations possible. yes ou can get i ‘on your old car it will give perfect sk your Garage or Repair Man Now. Senple——Svirdy —Reliable Absolutely Prevents Stalling - ELECTRIC STARTER AND LIGHTING SYSTEM For all Pleasure Cars and Commercial Trucks The Dyneto-Entz is the simplest starter on the market. A storage battery of high efficiency that can not One switch for starter and magneto. No other con- be overcharged. Capacity for both starting and trol—only one moving part. A single unit motor. lighting. Independent wiring for starting and generator not separate units as in other systems. lighting. The Ideal System for Motor Trucks No delicate parts to get out of order from jar or shock. Power to spin the engine in any weather coder all conditions, . Easily invalled and requires procically no stteaton, Saves up-becp expense because engine will be stopped if driver does not have to crank. 4 Prevents Stalling The Dyneto-Entz has the power to keep engine speeding in crowded trafic 10 you can stop and start wit ane shifting gears. BMETS. ene can be installed on any new car. ‘epair Men can install on many old cars. SeEre pace on Franklin, White, Tribune and other cars, AN Write for Booklet and Full Particulars DYNETO ELECTRIC CO. Dept. A, | SYRACUSE, N. Y. Sales Agent: T. J. Wetzel, 17 W. 42nd St., New York City Kelly- Springfield | ze Automobile Tires nue.» ‘Kelp Seagal "Tre aay whey wane woul ue al Her charm was gone. That man of Her husband, left her for Another. She finds some consolation in A son, who truly loves his mother, long. The name simply serves to guide you to the tire. Then, gentle wives, forewarned, he KELLY-SPRINGFIELD TIRE COMPANY Branch offices in , Yor! . Chicago, Les Angeles, Gettin Bose, Se The [eel ‘Tire (orb icmeand Co., = Cal lumbes, Ohio. Cor. B’way & S7th St. N. Y. wise: Boo. St La Dest, Cina, San Fascic, Old-fashioned ways are like to pall, Avoid too much self-sacrifice (This rule applies to husband: Aether Cui: comicbooks.com