Life, 1913-10-16 · page 3 of 44
Life — October 16, 1913 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The left page features a poem titled "Somebody's Father" that appears to critique suffrage activism. The poem describes a man encountering "suffrage girls" at a club and includes dialogue where a character dismisses them as a "bouncerette," suggesting the speaker views women's suffrage advocacy with disdain. The narrative depicts the man abandoning the club to escape the women's political presence. The right side contains an advertisement for "Sanatogen," a health tonic claiming medical endorsements. This was common patent medicine advertising of the era. The page reflects early 20th-century tensions around women's suffrage, presenting anti-suffrage sentiment through satirical verse that mocks activist women rather than engaging with their political arguments.
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Somebody's Father NTO the club where the Suffrage girls Gather at dusk each day For a quiet smoke and a nip and a chat Or a hand at bridge to play, Wandered a man in a green plush hat And an awning pattern tie, And he stared at the portrait of Mrs. Catt With a brutal leer in his eye. “Get hence—get hence,” said the Presi- dent, “Ere we call the bouncerette, This is no place for things like you— So hence and hitherward—get!" ‘Twas a bitter night and the winds were chill, And he shivered and begged to stay. But she indicated a door marked “Push” And haughtily turned away. Then up spake a dame with a monocle, And her voice was clear and brave; Her eyes were bright as the gems she wore And her hair in a Marcel wave. isten a moment, girls,” she said; “It's a perfectly terrible night. Let him crouch by the fire till the rain is done; Let us do what we think is right! How to see Switzerland You who have reveled in this Summer Para- dise have yet to learn of its most exquisite charm, Let us tell you all about the joy that awaits you in this land of bright sunshine and daz- aling snow where Winter sports are at their best—Ski-ing, Tobogganing, Bob-sleighing, Skating, Hockey, Curling. The Playground of Europe’s Royal Families Swiss cooking and the hospitality of our Ho- aad pensions will make your stay worth while. Let us help you plan a trip. We do not sell tours, but weplan them without charge. Ocr sole purpose is to answer questions and enable Tbe jst prepared pec sacle of pte fe ae ic ion of 'y illastrated Books. We call it Pocket rot eal Tells how to reach them: to see—where to stop alae, one to stay. Inclades the famous ‘Hotel Pocket Guide P is free, on personal application, or by mail for 10¢ postage. Official Information Bureau of Switzerland ‘Swtas Federal Rallreats Agency 241 Fifth Avenue, New York City Sanatogen stands ready to help YOU to Better Health Wherevermenandwomenareconfrontedwith the problem of sustaining health and strength in the face of physical and nervous exhaustion —the aftermath of overwork, worry orillness —there Sanatogen wins its greatest victories— extending beneficent aid to help multitudes regain new strength, greater vitality, sounder nerves, vigorous digestion. And the remark- able benefits conferred by Sanatogen, as told in written tributes from many grateful thou- sands who took Sanatogen in their time of stress become doubly impressive in the light of endorsements of great medical authorities. Over 18,000 physicians have written in praise of Sanat — praise founded upon actual experiences at the le—often in their own families—and follow- ingecientific laboratory tests, These authorities vouch that Sanatogen does bring new strength and vitality— that it does truly nourish the blood and cells—carrying needed upbuilding food elements to thetired-out, starv- ‘nerves—that it is a remarkable assistant in strength ening and toning the process of digestion and assimi- lation. In the face of this impressive array of proven evidence—can you afford not to take Sanatogen? ‘Write fora Free Copy of “Nerve Health Regained” Mara tere ppv nie beckictsseanttiuny ihastrated and comprising facts and information of the greatest interest, Sanatogen is sold by good druggists everywhere, in three sizes, from $1.00 THE BAUER CHEMICAL CO. 24-E Irving Place New York Senctogen recoed the Grand Prise at ‘Ne Lenton B13 “He was somebody’s father once— Suppose it was one of our dads Wearing a hat and a tie like that And the suit of cubist plaids; Maybe they cried when he went away Alone in the storm to roam; Lead him down to the grill café, They are waiting for him at home! “ Somebody’s father! Once on a time He shofered a baby’s tram, And paid the rent and the gas and things, Now—nobody gives a hang If he's dead or alive or stony broke, Hungry and old and gray. Give him the trundle bed under the bar— Let somebody's father—stay!” Kate Masterson. comicbooks.com