Life, 1913-11-27 · page 37 of 40
Life — November 27, 1913 — page 37: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes advertisements with satirical commentary typical of Life magazine's style. The main satirical piece is titled "Whither" (Where?), mocking vague financial reporting. It quotes the New York Tribune's meaningless claim that "affairs took a favorable turn in one direction, but...the opposite direction in others." The text ridicules this circular logic, suggesting authorities need a "financial compass" to provide actual clarity—a jab at financial journalism and economic uncertainty. The longer article "Children in Streets" uses dark satire to critique urban neglect. It notes cities lack adequate playgrounds, so children dangerously play in streets. The author then sarcastically suggests the logical conclusion: why not let children play on railroad tracks? This mordant joke implies authorities tacitly accept child casualties as population control, exposing indifference to working-class child safety. The remaining content consists of period product advertisements: Colgate's Cold Cream, Jolley Parfum, Brunswick billiard tables, and a world tour offer—typical of Life's revenue model.
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To know to the utmost Cleanliness, Comfortand Charm you need COLGATES COLD CREAM You need it to free the pores of clogging dust—to soothe and soften the skin when parched and dry— to relieve irritation and to smooth i of wind and Colgate Quality Ask your dealer the price A dainty trial tube and_a booklet on massage and care of the skin sent for 4c in stamps. COLGATE & CO. Dest. 23, 199 Fulton St. New York tne sere Bowgue jristonas Gift Whither In some directions affairs took a more favorable turn so far as out- ward appearances indicated the actual movement in money and busi- ness, but in others the trend seemed to be in the opposite direction. —New York Tribune. HAT is to say, in some directions affairs took a favorable turn in one direction, but in other directions they turned in the opposite direction. We would fain admit this is not very direct. There ought to be, for use in such cases, an instrument clearly show- ing the points of the financial compass. Quo Vadis? I all of our great cities the number of playgrounds for children in pro- portion to the number of children is astonishingly small. Children are in- comprehensible in their energy. They insist upon playing in the streets. They dart out in front of passing automo- biles, apparently inspired by the same gambling instinct which later on in life leads men to risk their fortunes and their sacred honor in dangerous enterprises. So long as we are not willing to provide suitable places for children in which to play, why not extend their activities to railroad tracks and trolley lines? If a street is used as a play ground, why not a railroad track? This track could be suitably enclosed so that it might be used only for the children, and they could get great fun out of dodging locomotives as they came through. At present a child can only stand in front of an auto and taunt it, and inasmuch as autos are not running upon tracks, it is possible for the chauffeur to dodge the child; but if children were placed upon rail- road tracks, a locomotive would have a better show of running them over. From the standpoint of our authori- ties, there seem to be too many: chil- dren, anyway. They can be disposed of in the scientific manner we have indicated without great difficulty. If it is a good thing to let children play in the streets, why not carry this idea to its logical conclusion? Press JL caearion Y r ALATE DEBUTANTE --- SOCIETY'S LeADER NOW! ff “Seading Sady"| ee Sear PARFUN, ady b CREATEO A WONDERFUL SENSATION ACHIEVED. INSTANTANCOUS FAME PAR FUMEUR. SUPREME 320 FIFTH AVENUE 140-DAY TOUR STARTS JANUARY 10 EVERYTHING THE BEST AND THE PRICE ATTRACTIVE. FOR FEW) REMAINING PLACES, WRITE FRANKC. CLARK Times Bldz., N.Y ROUND THE WORLD Unexpected Guests? The home billiard table delight- fully solves the problem of entertaining guests who ‘drop in’? unexpectedly to spend the evening. Make your home the social center of the neighborhood by installing The Brunswick “Baby Grand” Home BilliardorPocket-Billiard Table This magnificent table is made of genuine Mahogany, inlaid design, highly finished and has the same unexcelled playing qualities as our world-famous Regulation Size tables. Vermont Slate Bed. Celebrated Baby Monarch Cushions. Accurate angles. Concealed Cue Rack and Accessory Drawer. Sizes 3x6; 34x73 4x Other styles include Brunswick ‘Convertible Dining-Billiard, Library-Billiard and Davenport- Billiard Tables. Easy Terms—Playing Outfit Free! Pay at your convenience. Full playing outfit free with any size and style of table. Lowest direct-from-factory prices. Book Free—Send Coupon! _Sign and mail the coupon for beautiful book, richly illustrated in colors. Gives complete infor- | mation regarding all styles of Brunswick Home Billiard Tables, Mail coupon today. (126) aveerrnsnnencnnoernnvsnsvnsencsnconoonnsnnsteveneonsenonttnins The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Dept. K. P. 623-633 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago Coupon good for one copy of Book— “Billiards—the Home Magnet” Sign and mail the coupon. ‘S MHN HO een enone ote ene ete eeneneneeD ao eteeoe, OHH HO EN OHO HONE bob HO b88 440: Address z 3 = z = One DEN OHE HEN OHO DON OHE RONOHO UO OHO HE OHO HUE oHO HOE abO.oGo40:400 60 104;