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This page contains satirical content mocking the women's suffrage movement. The "Alphabet of Suffragist Attributes" by Carolyn Wells presents a tongue-in-cheek A-Z list characterizing suffragists with superficially flattering but ultimately trivializing adjectives—"Affable," "Daintily Dressed," "Fragrantly Fluffed," culminating in "Votes to Invite." The satire reduces suffragists to stereotypes, suggesting their demands for voting rights are frivolous rather than substantive. The "Styles in Minds" essay continues this mockery, using fashion metaphors to dismiss women's intellectual capacity, claiming minds are "thinner" and follow fashion trends rather than substance. The remainder of the page consists of period advertisements (Eau de Cologne, Old Overholt Rye whiskey, Vogue magazine) representing typical early-1900s marketing. This juxtaposition—placing anti-suffrage satire alongside consumer goods advertising—reflects Life magazine's role as entertainment for affluent readers skeptical of women's rights.

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‘The original Eau de Cologne— made in the ancient city of Cologne since 1792, For more than 100 years it has been a totlet necessity with thousands of refined men and [J | ‘women on both sides of the Atlante. vil) Fan ae used in the bath, on the handkerchief, after motoring or traveling, for the relief of headache, after shaving, is wonderfully invi ir i most sensitive person delicate perfume, a boon in the sick room, 4 ounce bottle, 8Se. Other sizes, plain and wicker, 85c. to $3. Send 4c. in stampa to-day for sample bottle to Malbens & Kropff, Deptt, 298 Broadway, New York, U, S, Branch of Ferd. Mithens, No.4711Glockengasee, Cologne,e/R Germany ‘Alvo makers ofthe famous "No, 4711" White Givecnae’Scap and Eau de’ Cologne Baik Sate Styles in Minds INDS are thinner than they were; not that they necessarily take any more exercise, but it is fashionable to be thinner, and minds always respond to the stern dictates of fashion. Minds this year are also short. The prevailing color ‘is green, tinged with yello ime minds, however, in finan- cial circles affect indigo and other shades of deep blue. A study of soul windows shows Alphabet of Suffragist Attributes -A WFULLY Affable, Brilliantly Blessed, Cleverly Capable, Daintily Dressed. Easily Entertained, Fragrantly’ Fluffed, Graciously Garrulous, Humanly Huffed. Instinctively Innocent, Joyously Jimp, Kindly, Keen-witted, Luringly Limp. Mentally Masterful, Naturally Neat, Often Obliging, Polite and Petite. Quietly Quiescent, Radiantly Right, Sweetly Successful, Tellingly Trite. Usually Unrufiled, Votes to Invite. Wheedlesome Wisdom, Xactly Xpressed, Youthful in Yearning, Zealous in Zest. Carolyn Wells. At the old wayside’ inn mine host knew that tired wayfarers liked best the fragrance and the mellow flavor of Old Overholt Rye “Same for 100 Years ‘ancestors ede cared ee ele, Dittilled and botled in bood, A. OVERHOLT & CO. Pitsburgh, Pa, tidy ak gol wince ‘hoe Shop on Fifth Avenue some very effective models in minds, arrayed in oriental curves with suffra- Try this experiment. Secure today a copy of Vogue's Autumn Shopping gette { menterie on the side. Most Number. From cover to cover this number is‘a review of what Fifth minds are also cut on the bias and are Avenue shops are Offering this week; it pictures and describes all the latest futed on a Trame which cad be obeaiaed gowns, hats, waists, wraps, dress materials, gloves, veils and accessories. at any department store. Pick out something you want—something you cannot find in your local The fashion of stripping minds bare shops— still prevails, many of them preferring to be seen without any more clothes on than is necessary, All the old forms of thought which prevailed in former days have gone out and are no longer seen upon minds, although there are a few who affect these forms for some unknown reason. Young minds can be seen at the mov- ing picture shows, at vaudeville per- formances and in turkey-trotting establishments, Also old minds, It may be a gown or tailored suit, a dozen handkerchiefs from Paris, a pair of this winter's shoes, a waist in the new mode— And ask Vogue to buy it for you. Thus, no matter where you live, the best shops of New York are brought to your doorstep. In the Autumn Shopping Number you will find the in- teresting, smart side of New York—the great stores and fashionable little specialty shops that are now brilliantly displaying the entire Autumn and Winter mode. The first step, remember, is to get at once a copy of Vogue's Autumn Shopping Number NOW READY--ALL NEWSSTANDS comicbooks.com