Life, 1916-05-18 · page 38 of 48
Life — May 18, 1916 — page 38: what you’re looking at
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This page reflects **World War I-era American concerns** about German trade dependence. The featured article "Doing Without Germany" discusses wartime shortages—print paper and industrial chemicals formerly supplied by Germany are now unavailable, forcing American industries to develop domestic alternatives. The tone is pragmatic but resigned: inconvenient, but necessary for American interests. The satire targets American reliance on German manufacturing. By highlighting everyday scarcities (paper, ink, chemicals), Life suggests Americans must endure hardship to achieve economic independence from Germany—a pointed commentary during a period of U.S. neutrality debate. The remaining content is **advertisements** (Nujol laxative, Crème Yvette liqueur, Krementz buttons) and a brief political note about "Marse Henry" (likely journalist Henry Watterson) opposing Theodore Roosevelt's political ambitions.
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LIFE Doing Without Germany Wish thie Guvaates? yy T is hard, but it may be for our good. ‘We can give you a new button for Print paper is away up. Why? every Krementz Collar Button i eCa ge ii = every Mrements Collar Button you Chiefly because of a shortage in chem way, Uy to break or bend one. they icals made heretofore in Germany. ver discolor the skin, or tarnial a ji r Sold everywhere in 14 Kt. Rolled Gold Give! 6 ime: and we can make the Plate 25 each, 10Kt. Solid Gold, $1,14Kt. chemicals here. But meanwhile the Solid Gold, $150, under this guorantee: anit ‘pinch “If damaged from any cause, want pinches. | : . ‘@ new Button FREE.” So with printers’ ink, colored ink, and a thousand other things. Doing without Germany is a severe discipline. ‘Wiite for booklet. KREMENTZ & CO. We don't like it. But if it is hard 92 Chestast St., Newark, N. J. SS eM Ra aS DO YOU START THE DAY TIRED? PERPETUAL Approved by Harvey W. Wiley, Director of Good Housekeeping Bureau of Foods, ‘Sanitation and Health. ‘“tired feeling’’ is in most instances causea py auto-intoxi- cation arising from chronic bowel disorder. Physicians everywhere are recommending Nujol as a safe and effective means of securing regular bowel movements where the patient has a costive tendency. Nujol is entirely free from dangerous sulphur compounds and conforms strictly to the United States Pharmacopa@ia requirements. Nujol is not a laxative but acts in effect as a me- chanical lubricant, facilitating the action of the muscles by which normal evacuation is accom- plished. In this way the muscles are strengthened and regular habits encouraged. Most druggists carry Nujol, which is sold only in pint bottles packed in cartons bearing the Nujol trademark. If your druggist does not carry Nujol, accept no substitute. We will send a pint bot- tle prepaid to any point in the United States on receipt of 75c—money order or stamps. Write for booklet, “ The Rational Treatment of Constipation.” Address Dept. 15. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (New Jersey) New Jersey Nujol Bayonne REGUS. PAT (Pronounced E-vet ) “For Smart Desserts” Créme Yvette desserts are as re- freshing and pleasing as Spring vio- lets!—a treat for palates even as cloyed as the ancient Emperor Mon- tezuma’s, who is said to have con- sumed about twenty-four desserts daily. Have them in your home for luncheons, receptions or dinners ices, sherbets, charlottes and je Try a Créme Yvette sweet after one of the recipes of a famous chef. Créme Yvette is sold by fancy grocers and wine dealers at Soc and $1.50 per bottle. Book of signed reci- pes by well-known chefs I sent free. Write for it now. SHEFFIELD COMPANY, 7th Ave. at 14th Street, New York, N. Y. on us what must it be for Germany? Does she want the habit to become fixed? Marse Henry Won't Have It ARSE HENRY is having what the society papers call an enjoyable time repelling the advances of Hon. Theo. Roosevelt to the imperial throne of the United States. Outside of Ken- tucky, Hon. Theodore does not seem to be doing much. Inside of Kentucky he must be running strong, else Marse Henry's opposition wouldn't be <0 spirited. comicbooks.com