Life, 1914-04-09 · page 2 of 40
Life — April 9, 1914 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising with one cartoon**. **The Cartoon** (lower right): Shows two men carrying a large basket on a country road. The "Pessimist" complains they haven't gone far; the "Optimist" counters that they've come a long way. This is a straightforward **optimist-vs-pessimist joke**—a common satirical format contrasting opposing attitudes toward the same situation. No specific political or social event is referenced; it's generic humor about temperament. **The Advertisements** dominate: Pétrole Hahn hair product, Old Hampshire Bond stationery, and a Life Publishing Company notice about back-issue availability. These are period commercial messages typical of 1910s-era magazines, with no satirical content.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
‘Class Mash Matter. Copyright ia Englind and the British Possessions H ahn | Special Many persons were unable to secure is recommended ; ° eon at for its sheer merit from newsdealers copies of the issue 0 LIFE for March 5th (The Proper Num- Ahairfood never gains popularity from ber). The great demand for the number a whim of taste. It must produce re- sults—it must possess sheer merit. The delicate fragrance of Fétrole Hahn Vibert enhances its attractiveness, to be sure, but its true appeal is the wonders that \ it works after conscientious use. | LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY It doesn’t gloss over the hair. 17 WEST 31ST STREET, NEW YORK CITY It feeds the roots with natural ‘ oil—and the sheen of a glorious, healthful beauty comes with the renewed growth that results. Buyitforitsactual worth. Sizes, $1.50 and $1.00 At leading dealers PARK & TILFORD, Sole Agents $29-549 West 42nd Street New York exhausted their supplies. It will be sent prepaid to any address on receipt of the price—ten cents—by | 4 cS I OldHinnpehireHond ‘The Stationery 7a Gentleman 4 You may use only a box a year, but when you really need it, no other paper will suffice. The Pessimist: Get, TOM! LOOK HOW PAR WE'VE GOT TO We have a sample packet we would like to mail Conver . you. Ask us for it. The Optimist: Cut THAT OUT, JOE. YOU WANT TO LOOK HAMPSHIRE PAPER COMPANY, South Hadley Falls, Mass BASIS SEE SE HEE ARNE AY WE LE QM comicbooks.com