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This is primarily a **Christmas-themed advertising and editorial page** from Life magazine (page 1034), not political satire. The main content includes: 1. **"A Hint"** — a humorous poem by Wilbur D. Nesbit imagining Christmas gifts as food items (butter, bread, clam chowder, cake, pie), suggesting creative gift-giving alternatives during what appears to be an era of scarcity or economy. 2. **Product advertisements** for practical goods: the Minneapolis Heat Regulator, Pompeian Night Cream (for chapped skin), and other items. 3. **A cartoon illustration** of a jolly figure with gifts, captioned "The Present That Santa Brought Him." 4. **Book advertisement** for Rex Beach's "Heart of the Sunset." The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and seasonal gift-giving conventions rather than political commentary.

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CHRISTMAS LIFE- H re Device 5 In ly Living Room P3 ‘ Eliminates All ay f° DamperTending & Drudgery & pe Uncertainty Gives Even Temperature Insures Comfort and Health its ite of Fuel sti oore Saves Man: Ts Automatic /NNEAPOLIS HEAT REGULATOR “The Heart Of The Heating Plant” She may be willing, but she can’t be as accurate. Her other duties divert her thoughts, and open, uncontrolled dampers allow the fire to go. too far, burning coal wastefully and making the house too hot. The reverse might also be true and the fire'go out for lack of draft or burn so low as to give little heat. This device affords a sure, safe, guaranteed method of accurate temperature control. By automatically regulating ‘the dampers it main- tains the temperature desired—a warm even temperature during the day and a lower de- gree during the night hours. An absolute requirement in every modern home. ENTIRELY AUTOMATIC A New Feature For the home owner who wishes to eliminate all care of the regulator motor we have just perfected our electric motors which require no winding. For homes having electric current our alternating current motor, the po ing secured direct from the lighting circuit. Where no electric current is avail- ple capacity to last a full year. Minneapolis has been the standard for over 30 years. Used with any heating plant—okl or new—hot water, hot air, steam, vapor or vacuum—coal or gas. Sold and installed by the heating trade every- where, Guaranteed satisfactory. Send for booklet—shows models, explains details, gives prices. it Regulator Co. Miaseapolis, Mise. SEXOLOGY iam H. Walling, A.M., M.D. imparts in a clear wholesome way, in one volume: te PURITAN PUB. C A Hint F Christmas cards were butter And photo frames were bread, My face with smiles were pleasant On gazing at each present— No harsh words would I utter; Some things I'd leave unsaid If Christmas cards were butter And photo frames were bread. If neckties were clam chowder And calendars were steaks, I'd waken Christmas morning, No fair remembrance scorning ; The chimes would ring the louder, With song the house I'd shake If neckties were clam chowder And calendars were steak. If mottocs were what cake is And pin-trays were ‘but pie, No holly berry’s gleaming Could then outdo my beaming— Ah, where my empty ache is A sense of joy would fly If mottoes were what cake is And pin-trays were but pie. If scrap-books were but scrapple And key-rings were but rice, Then “ With best Christmas wishes” Would heap upon my dishes— My board with cheer would dapple And I'd feel very nice If scrap-books were but scrapple And key-rings were but rice. If match-boxes were muffins And fountain-pens were cheese, The higher cost of living Would fade before your giving— The Christmas grouch that toughens Would vanish as a breeze If match-boxes were muffins And fountain-pens were cheese. Wilbur D. Nesbit. THE PRESENT THAT SANTA BROUGHT HIM mn] “Brings beauty while you sleep” and rough, dry skins are banished by Pompeian Night Cream. The skin is soothed and softened. Winds, cold weather, dry climates or ap- proaching age dry up the protective oils of the skin. Thus, beauty is stolen from the face. Pompeian NIGHT Cream replenishes the skin and beautifies while you sleep. ‘The expert m: f Pompeian Massage Cream have another big success in Pompeian Night Cream. It is not too dry nor too oily, It is just right, and has the unguents which your skin needs. At the stores, jars 35¢ and 7Sc: tubes 25e. Trial Jar & New Game sent for 10. “Gois 2Se game sent for the cost of postage an . Lots of fun for the whole family, Get it with trial jar. The Pompeian Mfg.Co., 25 Prospect St., Cleveland, O. NZ HEART OF THE SUNSET REX BEACH STORY of adventure on the Mexican border. Real incidents of before and after the landing at Vera Cruz are transmuted by Rex Beach into colorful romance. And, as in his other books, neither danger nor death can banish the genuine Beach humor, $1.35 net HARPER & BROTHERS THE “VULCAN” INK PENCIL Vully guaranteed. Made right to write right, Lasts a lifetime ——} Highly polished rather and safety lock cap. Absolute! A useful gift. Red or black. Loa: J. ¥. ULLRICH & CO., 27 Thames Street, New York comicbooks.com