Life, 1913-11-13 · page 29 of 40
Life — November 13, 1913 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a book review and an advertisement, not political cartoons. **Left side:** Arthur Guiterman's verse review of *The White Linen Nurse* by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott. The poem summarizes a romantic plot: Miss Rae, a cute Nova Scotian nurse, enlists for the uniform; Dr. Faber, a wealthy, gruff surgeon, falls for her after she saves his life in a car accident; they marry and he discovers her goodness. Guiterman acknowledges the story is emotionally overwrought ("hectic," "feverish," characters are "cracked") but recommends it anyway as entertainment. **Right side:** A full-page advertisement for Wrigley's Spearmint gum claims chewing after meals prevents post-meal drowsiness by hastening digestion and keeping you "lively." The illustrated figure shows a man relaxing, suggesting the product prevents unwanted sleepiness. The ad encourages bulk purchase "by the box of twenty packages." This reflects early 20th-century patent-medicine style advertising with unsubstantiated health claims.
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re hare, Rhymed Reviews The White Linen Nurse (By Eleanor Hallowell Abbott. The Century Co.) COME. tell me; would you rather brood O'er some deep problem book of Herrick’s, Or titillate the softer mood With Mrs. Abbott's sweet hysterics? The pretty tale ‘round which my verse Shall now proceed to bloom anv bur- gcon, Concerns Miss Rae, the lovely nurse, And Dr. Faber, Senior Surgeon. Miss Rae as hospital recruit Enlisted, not from high devotion, But ‘cause the costume looked so cute— The funny little Nova Scotian! Worn out, she vowed she'd up and quit (‘Twas “nerves”. induced the sad backsliding), When Dr. Faber heard of it And kindly took her auto riding. The auto spilled; she saved his life, For quick of hand she was and fear- less. He ordered her to be his wife Because his splendid home was cheerless. Oh, he was selfish, gruff and stern— The famous surgeon, Dr. Faber; And wealthy? Why, the brute could earn Much more than I for all my labor. A widower of forty-eight, One child he had, a shrewish cripple; And once a year he had a date To seek the wild, wet woods and tipple. They married quietly; and she Went home to put his house in order While he enjoyed a pleasant spree In camp beyond our northern border. Then back he came and shortly learned How truly good she was and gentle. He loved and found his love returned; The end is duly sentimental. I's hectic—feverish, in fact, And lots of verbal faults alloy it; The Nurse and Doctor both are cracked— But what's the difference? You'll enjoy it. Arthur Guiterinan. Sleepy After Meals? Unnecessary! The clean, pure, healthful WRIGLEY'S Hastens Digestion Keeps You Lively Don’t waste the precious hours of the evening. Get your sleep from weari- ness—not from slow digestion. This refreshing mint leaf juice hastens digestion— keeps you alert, besides cooling your mouth and throat and brightening your teeth splendidly. Chew it after every meal & Be sure it’s WRIGLEY’S 845 See OSS DI gl, ginny, § BY THE BOX of twenty packages. It costs less—of any dealer—and stays fresh until used comicbooks.com