Life, 1913-10-30 · page 36 of 40
Life — October 30, 1913 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and book reviews**, not political satire. The main content features a book review of *The Garden Without Walls* by Coningsby Dawson—a romantic novel about an idealistic man named Dante who pursues "Perfect Love" across three female admirers but is paralyzed by Puritanical morality. Critic Arthur Guiterman's verse summary mocks the protagonist's inability to act on romantic opportunities, posing a witty closing question about whether it's worse to kiss without telling or tell without kissing. The page is surrounded by period advertisements: hearing aids, whiskey (Old Overholt Rye), wool undergarments (Jaeger brand), tire insurance, and bridge supplies. These reflect early 20th-century consumer products and marketing strategies. There is **no political cartoon** on this page—it's a typical Life magazine layout combining literary criticism with commercial advertising.
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APPLICATION HARTFORD TIRE INSURANCE COMPANY } HARTFORD, CONN, Dawe ta 4 SLI aren yan fe Irth le 17 0. Jo. 4e. aspect ganas HARROD | WAS DEAF 25 YEARS| I Can Now Hear ¢ with these soft, artificial ear y) I wear them in my cars ind day, They are perfectly comfortable. Noone sees them. Write me and will tell you a true story— —_— how I got deaf and how I made myself hear. , . ‘When old friends get together and memories of bygone days are revived, there is one beverage that best fits the occasion— Old Overholt Rye “Same for 100 Yeon” Gy The heart of the sun-tipened grain ERY crystal mountain water and the century- In| old processes of distilling carted out ia Mb a modem plant make O'd Overholt BY Rye the choice of men who know. Disilled and bottled in bond. A. OVERHOLT & CO. Pitaburgh, Pa. Rhymed Reviews The Garden Without Walls (By Coningsby Dawson. Henry Holt & Co.) DREAMY Galahad whose quest Was Perfect Love, our hero, Dante, Pursued that Phantom East and West Like Quixote spurring Rosinante. But when a rosy mouth or cheek Was turned to him he had a panic; For though his heart was Pagan Greek His soul was strictly Puritanic. How tough it must have been to Le \ saint, with Love so kindly toward him! . ‘The ladies whom he liked, were three, And every one of them adored him. Suppose Ruthita, modest, pure And gentle, hadn't shirked confessing That all her heart was his?—I’m sure She would have proved a_ perfect Messing. And kept him safely chained at hore In mild content or even rapture. But no! this youth was doomed co roam Still ¢hasing what he dared not cap- The one he tru'y loved was Vi, A fairy queen of tears and laughter; (And should her good old husband « I guess they'll marry shortly after) But though Vi loved him deeply, t And Dante rescued her from drows- ing, Their scruples wouldn't let them do A deed to set good people frowning T think he has that part about Fiesole a trifle twisted; For when she wooed, I truly doubt lf Joseph could have well resisted He owns that later on the flirt Of all his cold reserve bereft him, Yet hints he wasn’t deeply hurt When that wild girl ran off and left him. A charming book, I hope it sells. But which is worse, ye naughty misses,— The man who doesn’t kiss and tells, Or he who doesn't tell, but kisses? Arthur Guiterman. the human body to breathe 1 through the pores, as Na- ture intended —it provides for inhalations, and exhal- ations, retains the warmth andrepelsthecold. Forthe sake of health and com- fort wear genuine, poro.ss, undyed, Jaeger Made Wovlenunderwear—itwill © help you to keep well all winter. Jaeger Woolen coats, stockings, sweaters, caps, etc., are a comfort. Leare the facts aboat Weel. Write for booklet Dr. JAEGER'S S. W. S. CO.’S OWN STORES New York: 306 Fifth Ave., 22 Maiden Lane Brooktya: 504 Faltes St. Phila.: 1516 Chestuet St. Agents in all Principal Cities CS We Boston: 324 Boylston St Chicage: 126 N, State St ture, Fe, oN comicbooks.com