Life, 1915-12-02 · page 92 of 100
Life — December 2, 1915 — page 92: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **book review section and advertising** from Life magazine's Christmas 1916 issue, not political satire. The "Improper Christmas Cards" section on the left is a **humorous advertisement** for A.M. Davis Co.'s novelty greeting cards. The joke is that even serious people appreciate cheeky, mildly risqué Christmas cards for intimate friends—they're "not really bad" but "really clever." This reflects early 1900s humor about taboo-breaking in polite society. The right side features **product advertisements**: San-Tox toiletries and the Depree Chemical Company's "Bathhouse 23" novelty toy—a tiny wooden outhouse with a brass fastener. The bathhouse ad's humor relies on the novelty of an indoor plumbing joke. The bulk of the page lists **newly published books** (mostly literary fiction and gift books appropriate for 1916 Christmas giving). **Overall**: This is a commercial page showcasing holiday gift options—books, joke cards, and novelty items—rather than editorial satire or political commentary.
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-CHRISTMAS LIFE: Books Received ‘| " “They Shall Know Themselves Into One,” by Jessie Thomas Knapp. (R. R. Donnelley & Sons Co.) A Marriage Cycle, by Alice Freeman Palmer. (Houghton Mifflin Co. $1.25.) Standard Postage Stamp Catalog for 1916. (Scott Stamp & Coin Co.) The White Messenger, by Edith M. Thomas. (R. G. Badger. 50 cents.) Life Studies, by Grace M. Brown. (Denver, Colo.) To-day, by Grace M. Brown. (Denver, presi one « cf Supreme Satisfaction No matter what SAN“TOX preparations you test —thaving cream, lotion of powder, tooth paste, hair tonie o¢ any of the more than 125 toilet and household $1.35.) items which comprise the Line—you will secure the ; Baby Ostrich and Mr. Wise-Orcl, by C. utmost in quality and economy. The name SAN“TOX again 5 cnn (read, bunting eo) and the nurse on the package ate for your protection. v z, Kilbourne. shing Co. “ by Paul Barr-Kayser. (Broadway Publishing Co. $1.50.) The Actress, by Frank Owen, (Broad- 7 way Publishing Co. $1.00.) Writing aletier oy 7 The Three Gays, by Ethel C. Brown. Bitacenf 2 (Penn Publishing Co. 80 cents.) MERRY CHRISMAS The Golden Slipper and Other Prob- lems for Violet Strange, by Anna Kath- arine Green. (G. P. Putnam's Sons. Sa Improper Christmas Cards? Sh! Nevertheless— | Baby Zebra and the Friendly Rhinoc- we Neverthel eros, by C. E. Kilbourne. (Penn Publish- aD Even the most cut-and-dried of us ing Co.) na, as th enjoys a few chuckles with his | More Jonathan Papers, by Elizabeth a is ‘ Woodbridge. (Houghton Mifflin. $1.25.) 3 Christmas cheer. If you have a a xe sense of humor, ask for our dollar Scally: The Story of a Perfect Gentle- The Public Service Line ay box of Improper Christmas Cards man, by Ian Hay. (Houghton Mifflin Co. The SANATOX drussist in your locality has been selected be- a —11 joy bringers for your intimate 75 cents.) . mane ol bs eaablshed reputation fo honesty and oroprenivencs. friends only. They’re not really Ten Great Adventurers, by Kate Dick- anor mee ee aS bad or'we wouldn't offer tem— fnton Sweetie (Harper Bees S30.) spslccn, “He willbe rele out money iy wats reasure Island, by Robert Louis but—they are really clever. Stevenson, (Harper & Bros. $1.50.) "THE DEPREE CHEMICAL” The House on Henry Street, by Lillian ‘ OM ‘The A_M:DAVIS-CO. | D. Wald. (Henry Holt & Co. $2.00.) : epehen ni: UALITY CARDS Feminism in Germany and Scandinavia, 4 BOSTON by Katharine Anthony. (Henry Holt & ~ . Co. $1.25.) may also be had in more serious The Bylow Bunnies, by Grace May moods. They are sold at good North. (R. F. Fenno & Co. 75 cents.) stores everywhere. You will also enjoy the dollar Box B of ‘‘Quality Cards for Business Men’’—11 cards of the sort a man likes to send or receive. Uncle Wiggily Longcars, by Howard R. s. (R. F. Fenno & Co. $1.50.) Practical Drawing, by E. G. Lutz. (Chas. Scribner's Sons. $1.25.) _ The Hope of the House, by Agnes and rton Castle. (D. Appleton & Co. Buy Them From Your Dealer $1. The Folly of the Three Wise Men, by Edgar Whitaker Work. (Geo. H. Doran Co. 75 cents.) The World's Highway, by Norman An- i eA oe vasa: gell. (Geo. H. Doran Co. $1.50.) . If he can’t supply you, send us his name with your order or with request for our illustrated catalogue. “BATHHOUSE 23” “KEEP OUT” OUR LATEST NOVELTY Quinneys’, by Horace Annesley Vachell. Bath house in wood veneer with swing- ing door and brass Fastener; sire 5x8 (Geo, H, Doran Co.) inchess with the door open you see a The Bronze Eagle, by Baroness Orczy. Beantifol, peed 0 salered picture of an " oa . fend bathing sir! (Geo. H. Doran Co. $1.35.) Comes boxed, prepaid, for 25¢ to intro- Jolly Jaunts with Jim, by Charles Han- duce our new catalog of pictures, for son Towne. (Geo. H. Doran Co. $1.25.) The Den, “all winners!” Catalog alone Beltane the Smith, by Jefiery Farnol. fine gifts for men. 10c. Stamps accepted. Our pictures make (Little, Brown & Co. $1.50.) CELEBRITY ART CO., 33 Columbus Ave., Boston, Mass. Gift Catalog LLUSTRATES and peared many in actual colors—thou- sands of unique Oriental objects lity. A. veritablo with count. less suggestions for Christmas, weddings, birthdays, ete., etc. Hiri today, as the edition 18 Hmited. Address Depts -A-A-VANTINE-8-CO-Inc- Fifth Avenue & 39th Street. New York Tha Largert Oriental are I> Tha World. Eetabliated 1806