Life, 1913-10-02 · page 43 of 48
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This page is primarily **advertising and literary content** rather than political cartoons. The main feature is a **book review in verse** of "Otherwise Phyllis" by Meredith Nicholson—a story about an Indiana woman raised by her father after her mother abandoned the family. The poem describes Phyllis's strong character and later shock when her divorced, wealthy mother returns to town seeking reconciliation. The narrative emphasizes themes of morality, scandal, and social redemption through wealth. **Advertisements dominate**: Nabisco Sugar Wafers, Waterbury Cigarettes (offering personalized cigarettes), and a humorous closing piece by Mark Twain about merit versus divine favor (a mild social commentary). **For modern readers**: The page reflects early 20th-century concerns with female respectability, divorce stigma, and how wealth could overcome social scandal—while casually promoting cigarettes as luxury goods. There are no political cartoons here; it's a snapshot of period advertising and literature.
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Rhymed Reviews SS Ss —_—— — oe NABISCO erwise Phyllis (By Meredith Nicholson. Houghton Sugar Wafers Miffin Co.) : ‘ enrich the elaborate luncheon, adorn the : simplest of “afternoons.” Their good- The captivating damsel, Phyllis, ness and attractiveness are pleasing alike With whom, God wot, I'd sooner chum to hostess and guests. Than sport with any Amaryllis. Sweetness and flavor are delightfully 5 united in these highly esteemed dessert When Phyllis wasn’t over four, confections, In ten-cent tins; also in Her mother, Lois, we discover, c i | twenty-five-cent tins. Had rashly left her husband's door, 7 | ADORA:—A filled sugar wafer—the newest Eloping with a worthless lover. : Wie of dessert sweets, Bae tes FESTINO:~—A favorite confection in the So Phyllis, dodging every Aunt ' cha guise of an almond, with a Kernel of almond- ‘ lavored cream, CHOCOLATE TOKENS:—A dessert con- fection having a rich chocolate coating. Si dwelt in classic Hoosierdom, Whose prim conventions would have bound her, Grew up her father’s confidant And special friend of all around her. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Her arm was strong, her check was tan, Her clothes were often patched and mended ; Her wit was keen; the way she ran That Indiana town was splendid. At length to make the gossips clack— A local practice most unhealthy,— The Erring Mother sauntered back Divorced, delightful, gay and wealthy, Oh, yes, she'd been a heartless wife, For which her conscience gave her lashes, The Waterbury Cigarette Company now is prepared to supply at $2.00 the lun- dred, Personal Cigarettes of a grade that is made possible at this price only by this com- pany’s experience in and facilities for cater- ing toa very select trade. These : Personal Cigarettes And still she meant to lead her life And since the tale has mirth and cheer, Marked With Your Device Unvexed by penitential ashes. I'd really like to see another vezsuanenne ess cst act caters Hi aye shocked th , Describing all the free career will be skillfully blended, to suit your taste of tobacco cer- ler coming shocked the moral town; > . jt Ted to be frne Turkish-tobacco actually grown in Turkey SO eee eee wieeee oe Of Phyllis's enchanting mother. and cured in Egypt, and which is Aea/th‘ully free from heavy But Phyllis loved the naughty rover, matey hicotine and all impurities and adulterants. ‘To. many. the fi Arthur Guiterman, delicacy, sweetness and fragrance of these cigarettes will be And soon the scandal simmered down, arevelation. and. to make it easy for all to learn their . , "4 . charm, the Waterbury Cigarette Company will send postpaid For what won't Wealth plas Charm A Trial Box of 50 For $1.00 smooth over! Vach of these trial cigarettes will, if desired, be marked wit ty If a Question of Merit It was the genial humorist, Mark To Europe Mother Lois sped Twain, who said, in his last literary ef- When. Wabish’ manners .ceused’ 0 fort, when giving some advice toa friend a . about what he should do when he SEG, sour cfgaretis wil, wfthovt charm her; ceresle: he gute! Sts Pelee de cepposed cru charge, be marked with your full Init your” monogram, i e * a le gate St. Peter is supposed - = And Phyllis married manly Fred, to keep? “Leave your dog. cutside SFT LON REQUESTA bok tig tat he mating A college football star turned Heaven igues by: favor: if it went -by Corey oe eae eae nn, Wanateny Clgnreee farmer. merit you would stop outside and the log would go in.” No man, however, Waterbury Cigarette Co. rs New York Ci This draught i : fat aes vary Cig » $00 Fith Ave., New York City This draught of Hoosier honeydew who knows his dog and knows himself Cigarettes of the Waterbury standard are on sale ‘ shi ate ! cre the character of the patronage. justibes Is much the sort for which I hanker. will fail to find in these waing words a ask simply for the Waterbury. There's fun in Uncle Amai, too, something more than a sense of hu- t That most extraordinary banker. i |, R. in Our Dumb Animals, comicbooks.com