Life, 1916-04-06 · page 5 of 80
Life — April 6, 1916 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains primarily **advertising content** rather than political satire. The dominant feature is a large advertisement for "Cat's Paw Cushion Rubber Heels" showing an elderly man in a cowboy hat and suit. The ad uses the slogan "A wise old head on spry young feet," emphasizing comfort and traction for urban walking. On the left, a "Rhymed Review" discusses *The Real Adventure* by Henry Kitchell Webster, a romantic novel about a woman who leaves domestic life to pursue work and independence. Below that is a fashion bulletin recommending men's footwear trends—black or tan vamps with "F.B.&C. Glazed Kid" soles. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and gender role discussions, not political commentary.
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Rhymed Reviews The Real Adventure (By Henry Kitchell Webster. Bobbs- Merrill Co.) HO'D ever guess that grief could touch The youthful romance, sugar-coated, Of Rose and Rodney Aldrich—such A splendid pair, and so devoted! However, Rose, as Rodney's wife, Was hedged by fondness too paren- tal. Her only job in married life Was being cute and ornamental. She mightn’t sweep or pick up pins, Nor wash her husband’s hose or mend them, Efficient nurses ruled her twins And wouldn't let her help to tend them, To Rodney then she said, “ Adieu! Your love is dear, don’t think I spurn it; But since I want your Friendship, too, I'm going off to work and earn it.” For all his pleas she slipped away And joined a comic opera chorus. The words that Rodney wished to say Would make a fine profane thesaurus. They passed through many days of stress— Self-questionings with doubtful an- swers, Till Rose achieved superb success Designing frocks for ballet-dancers. "Twas then the pair again clasped hands; Bulletin No. 26 The Style Committee recommends as newest in men’s footwear for the present season; black or tan vamps with tops of “F.B.& C.” Glazed Kid in sedate colors. Note: For Jour white shoes specify" F.B.& C.” White Washable Glazed Kid No. 81, this new invention requires no dressing to cleen— simply use soap and water or Carbona Cleaning Fluid. Fashion Publicity | | / | i : i i i I i | i | REE — A wise old head on spry young feet A man is as old as he walks. There's pe encetly youth- ant RUBBER HEELS An old head is a wise head and insists on Cat's Paw Rub- ber Heels— Because the Foster Friction Plug won't let you slip. No holes to track mud and dirt. ‘They give freedom and lightness tothe body and they grip safely any street, pavement or floor. They cost than the ordinary kind you can fed them at all dealers—50 cents attached—black or tan. Put youth on your feet. Get a pair today. THE FOSTER RUBBER CO., 108 Federal Street, - Boston, Mass, Originators and Patentees of the Foster Friction Plug which prevents slipping. They didn’t sign a joint indenture, But said, “ We'll live as Life demands, And that shall be The Real Adven- ture.” But Rose! To leave those infants small For some delusive freak or other! What's that?) The Author planned it all? Ah, yes; he never was a Mother! Arthur Guiterman, lh + Rasaunnmetumtanenicinac seers teerniernenetiee racecar anette ae ERT Rete neater eet EASTER GREETINGS TO FATHER comicbooks.com