Life, 1916-02-10 · page 35 of 44
Life — February 10, 1916 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct elements: **"Somebody Kissed Her" (top left):** A satirical poem by Eugene Dolson mocking contemporary "modern poetry." The joke is the contrast between romantic, flowery verse about a woman and her mundane response—when asked "at about what time?" she admits uncertainty, having kissed multiple men. It's a commentary on both pretentious modern poetry and, implicitly, changing sexual morality of the era. **Nujol Advertisement (center/right):** A straightforward commercial for mineral oil as a constipation remedy, invoking medical authority (Sir William Arbuthnot Lane) to market it as scientifically superior to laxatives. **Bryan Reference (bottom right):** A brief satirical commentary on William Jennings Bryan (likely referring to his 1920s activities as a public speaker and anti-evolution campaigner). The joke equates his rhetorical "brass" with pacifism, suggesting his verbal power makes actual weapons unnecessary—a somewhat unclear political jab. The page is primarily advertising-driven rather than satirical content.
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Somebody Kissed Her (The new poetry—a sample) HE stood before hii Tn the bloom of magnificent wom- OLD MEN WHO Approved by: Her loosened auburn hair Muuseheepiog Haren of Foots Half concealing: her: shapely satan ont OCTORS will tell you that the secret of this hale old age is perfect elimination. It is Neck and shoulders. Health, He gazed on her admiringly, constipation that is chiefly responsible for And then, for a moment, A the tragedies of premature age which the pressure lost in d ditation. ; i i Seemed lost In: deep’ meditation of modern life has made increasingly common. At last he spoke wonderingly: “Could you have been the one Because of the evident dangers of the laxative I kissed in the balcony last night?” habit, specialists in this country and abroad, fol- An instant the fair one lowing the lead of the famous English surgeon, Hesitated in thought, Sir William Arbuthnot Lane, have adopted the And then lifting her soulful eyes mineral oil treatment as a far safer, saner, and To his face, simply inquired : more scientific means of encouraging normal “At about what time?” movements. “Ten-thirty,” he replied, “Oh,” she confessed, “I may have Nujol is the purest form of white mineral oil. It been the one— is not a drug nor a laxative, but acts in effect as a I know somebody did.” mild internal lubricant, facilitating the processes of = ff Eugene Dolson. evacuation and so helping to restore the bowels to esis normal tone. dressed f uns Most druggists ¢: hottles packed in Nujol, which is sold only in pint rtons bearing the Nujol trademark. If t does not carry Nujol, accept no sub- stitute. will send a pint bottle prepaid to any point in the United States on receipt of 75¢—money order or stamps. Write for booklet, “The tion.” Address Dept. 15. ional Treatment of Constipa- STANDARD OIL COMPANY (New Jersey) Bayonne New Jersey Castaway: just My Luc THING I'VE GOT TO READ A IT AUT CONTINUED STORIES HERE is brass and there is courage, This club house illustrates one of and a man, though he may. have themanystyles of Hodgson Portable 1 ay Have éithe ithout: the tbe rmany 5 Hes ol Hoderan Portable poth, may have either one without the climates and seasons. Made in other, sections which can be easily bolted Mr, Bryan certainly has brass. When together by unskilled workmen, Mery i 5 they represent the quickest and the artillery is all vocal, he is daunt- least expensive method of building less; perhaps because he has the long- a cottage, garage or other adjunct st-fange g to the home. Illustrated catalog. estrgnge gun... 4 Is he a pacifist because his peace- ~ veapon is so formidable? EF, HODGSON CO., Room 234,116 Washington St, Boston, Mass. Cries Bebise’s Ear heh St. pe sanon 8:80; formidable: comicbooks.com