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This page is primarily **advertising and satirical content** rather than political cartooning. The main items are: 1. **Blue Peter Cigarettes ad** – A straightforward product advertisement emphasizing Turkish tobacco quality. 2. **"Some Popular Lies"** – A satirical humor column listing common social falsehoods people tell (e.g., "I never slept better in my life," "I love you"). This is general social satire about everyday dishonesty, not political commentary. 3. **"A Word of Advice to Grade Crossings"** – Dark satire about railroad safety. It notes that people killed at grade crossings doubled from 15 (1912) to 38 (1913), then ironically suggests this "argues well for the future" and encourages grade crossings to maintain their "good work." This is cynical commentary on railroad safety negligence. 4. **Other content** includes a breathing exercise advertisement and a grapefruit mail-order business. The page reflects early 1910s consumer culture and contains no identifiable political figures or events—just period advertising and social humor.

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TE REFE © = BLUE PETER CIGARETTES QUALITY VARIES CHANGES Mild but Rich in Aroma Made of the Finest Turkish Tobacco Plain of Monogram Cigarettes 2 Specialty J Cork Tip Price $1.25 postpaid packed in our patented paraffine box Condition perfect in any climate Order Now and You Will Order Regularly BLUE PETER CIGARETTE CO., 76 Beaver St., N. Y. 50 Blue Peters THE CHANGING SEASONS J.C. WHAT A FOOL A FELLOW CAN BE ON A SUMMER'S NIGHT WHEN TH MOON IS BRIGHT “T UNDERSTAND you got into jail,” said the warden, “on account of a glowing mining prospectus.” “TT was quite optimistic,” admitted the — gentlemanly prisoner. i ——- “Well, the governor wants a report on A Word of Advice to Grade conditions in my jail. I want you to Crossings write it."—Pittsburgh Post. VERYBODY who is interested in - the success of grade crossings will be glad to know that the number PRACTISE DEEP BREATHING Breathing is the Vital Force of Life. All weaknesses and ailments attributed to lack of exercise lly due to shallow incorrect br |. The main value of physical exercise liesin the activity it gives the Lungs. Learn to Breathe. Oxygenate ‘your Blood and breathe out the Poisoa that now clogs your System. Read my 64-page book, "Deep Breathing y ing leary describ by diagra PAUL VON BOECKMANN, R.S. 2077 Tower 110W 4008, Kew Yat Some Popular Lies “THANK you, I never slept better in my life.” “T never smoked a better cigar, old man.” “Can't tell you how sorry I am there is no room for your little boy in my car.” “Yes, we get nine eggs a day.” “T couldn't possibly live without you.” “ Pretty good for me—I went around in ninety-nine.” “TL nearly died laughing.” “Oh, no, mother, my feet are not wet.” “Yes, I smoke occasionally, just to be sociable.” “He the living image of his father.” “Just twenty minutes from the City Hall.” “You'll find this just as good, madam.” “TI love you.” of people they killed during 1913 was more than double what it was in 1912. The actual figures are, according to a report of the National Highways So- ciety, fifteen for 1912 and thirty-eight for 1913. This argues well for the future of grade crossings. Assuming that none of them is abolished by the state— which does not scem probable—and as- suming that the number of people who cross constantly increases, this present year ought to see much good killing work done. Merely because this is so, however, docs not mean that grade crossings should get careless. It be- hooves each one of them to be on its metal, and keep up the good work. ape Iruit Direct to Your Door If you want Grape Fruit of the best quality and with the real . flavor, let me ship you a special box direct from my own Nurseries in Cocoanut Grove, Florida. Grape Fruit from this far southern section of Florida is grape fruit par ex. cellence. Every piece carefully selected and packed in a box containing from 36 to 80 according to size, the 46, 4 and 64 sizes being the most desirable. Cost per box delivered at your house or nearest express office anywhere east of Chicago; small additional express charges ‘to more distant points. Order a box of my delicious fruit and you will want it regularly. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. Grape fruit shipped to foreign countries with transportation and duty charges prepaid. J. WAINWRIGHT, Jr. Overbrook Nurseries Cocoanut Grove, Florida ONMIMEINORIZONESINGESIZCS . ow exzrn comicbooks.com