Life, 1915-11-11 · page 38 of 44
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This page contains a serialized romantic comedy story rather than political satire. The narrative involves a man named Mr. Begbie who has left personal items at a woman's house (implied to be romantic trinkets or intimate objects). The hostess, Mary Shelton, writes him a playfully teasing letter saying she's found ten such items and cannot determine which is his—some "badly cracked" or "battered hopelessly." The joke relies on double entendre: she offers to return his "heart" to him, implying romantic interest. A rival suitor, Harrison, rushes to intercept him via telegram, creating comedic romantic rivalry. The surrounding advertisements (Listerine, Woodbury's Facial Soap, weight-reduction garments) are typical period marketing, not part of the satire. This appears to be entertainment fiction for Life's readers rather than political commentary.
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ig ieee Lost and Found (Continued from page 906) beside his plate at the breakfast-table. It was postmarked Sea Cliff, and addressed in the familiar handwriting of his host- ess. Feverishly he tore it open, and found the following “Sea Cliff, August —, 19—. My Dear Mr. Becore > What careless creatures you men are! IT have found ten such articles as you de scribe in my house during the past ten days, and out of so vast and varied a number I cannot quite decide which one is yours. Some of them are badly cracked ; some of them are battered hopelessly— only one of them is in what I should call an Ar, first class condition. I am hoping it is yours, but I do not know. In any event, on receipt of this won't you come down here at once and we can run over them together. I will meet you with the motor on the arrival of the 12:15 at Wayecrest Station. Meanwhile, my dear Mr. Begbie, know- ing how essential a part of the human aud. thea the bigger ones, ill come mechanism a heart truly is—I send you But ‘yousicen keep ‘your skias0 mine to take the place of the other. You firm, so active that it will defy may keep it until your own is returned Merits and mill getain ity ce to you. { make the following Woodbury treat: ment a daily habit. Tonight— Bathe your face and neck with plenty of Woodbury’s Facial Soap and hot water. If your skin has been Mr badly neglected, rub a. generous lather thoroughly into the pores, Ten minutes later the following rush- using an upward and outward mo vitae tion, until the skin feels somewhat sensi- message sped over the wires: tive. After this, rinse well in warm, then in cold water—the colder the better Whenever possible, rub your skin for a few minutes with’ a lump of ice and dry carefully. Soe. Ageing, wrin: | kled skins How to heep them young As soon as you let your skin grow lax and sluggish, the tiny wrinkles, Comfort, Convenience and Economy in all matters of personal hygiene may be assured by using The Safe Antiseptic res Always sincerely, Mary SHevton, Whether used to cleanse P, $.—Telegraph me if you will be on and retard decay of the teeth, or applied to any part of the body, Listerine im- parts a refreshing sense of cleanliness. It affords com- the 12:15.” New York, Aug. —., Mrs. Snetton, Sea Cliff, L. fort. Listerine is always ready for use; original packages of large, Woodbury’: Facial Soap is the work wt Haven't time to wire you of arrival on s. Am rushing to catch the 9:05. Harrtson.” of a skin specialist. This treatment with it cleanses the pores, then closes them and brings the blood to the surface. Use it regularly and it will keep your skin so firm, so healthy and active that it will resist wrinkles and retain that fresh, clear youthful look you want it to have. A 2c cake of Woodbury’s Facial Soap § is sufficient fora month or tix weeks of this treatment. Geta cake today. It §s for sale by dealers Srermnere throughout the United States and Canac medium, and small size are for sale every- where. It is convenient. Listerine is unimpaired by age or uncork- ing. It may be diluted. It is economical. In jas atdvess The Andrews Jorgens Cor Ltda, 1319 Sherbrooke Street, Perth. Ontari: RESIS (DON'T STAY TOO O FAT Avoid substi tates; refuse tea ‘Comfort, hi fashion demand right physica! sco ‘ fort, health and fashion demand right physica! tations in ordinary portions. "You can reduce the flesh on your entire bod medicine bottles. Eny part, by wearing one of Dr, Deanne Waller's anes Demand genuine } rubber garments for men and women a few hours @ day Listerine — brown The safe and quick way toreduct indorsed by wrapper—round Endorsed by bottle. Re ee Four Sizes: 15c—25¢—50c—$1.00 DOMINAL RED Also Union Sots. Stockings. Jacke. ete For the purpose of redacny Selamat ide Made only by Lambert PharmacalCo. St. Louis, Mo. Toronto, Can, dist Reducer eat and Satgmeomtuea” 353 Fifth Avenue, New ANOTHER SPEED MANIAC Price, $5.00 (Corser ath Street, 2 doo comicbooks.com