Life, 1917-04-12 · page 37 of 42
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This page combines charitable content with period advertising. The main feature, "A Year of French Babies," documents a fundraising initiative supporting French war orphans. The photographs show French families (the Sicards and Bouchards) receiving aid—contributions of $73 enabled families to keep orphaned children at home rather than in institutions during the critical post-war period. The "Fatherless Children of France" organization, run by prominent French citizens, managed distribution and oversight. The advertisements reflect wartime concerns: Allen's Foot-Ease highlights military use (Mexican border troops and Allied/German forces in Europe), while Whitman's Sampler emphasizes refined domesticity—marketing luxury chocolates as an elegant gift. The "How Does the Dog Like It?" commentary references President Wilson's incremental approach to some policy (likely military intervention or peace terms), mocking gradual action through a dog-tail metaphor.
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he id, as, or nd ts, 99 tan nee S A when lower States many A Year of French Babies (Continued from page 642) THE SICARD FAMILY WITH ELISE, BABY 7S? For the information of those who are not familiar with the workings of the fund we reprint the following: A contribution of seventy-three dollars pro dee that for two years a destitute French 1, orphaned by the war, will be kept with ther or relatives instead of being sent a public institution, where its chances of survival are less than in a family environ: During this critical period in the 's life its welfare is looked after and BOUCHARD, BABY 223, HER SISTER AND BROTHER LLEN’S FOOT-EASE = The Antiseptic Powder to Shake Into Your Shoes L} and sprinkle in the Foot-Bath, Don't sufier from Bunions and Cal- louses ; or from Tender, Tired, Aching, Swollen Feet, Blisters or sore spots. The troops on the Mexican border use Allen's Foot=Ease and over 100,000 packages bave been used by the Allied and German troops in Europe. It is known everywhere as the greatest comforter ever discov. ered for all foot aches. Makes new or ‘tight shoes feel casy by taking the friction from t! shoe. Sold every: where. 2Sc. ecept any substitute. R E TRIAL PACKAGE, sent by mail, Address ALLEN S. OLMSTED, Le Roy, N. Y. A quaint package of delightful sweets Just such a package as charms a woman. In appearance, it is as dainty and “old-timey” as a cross-stitch sampler (from which it derives its name). In contents, it is original, varied, delicious—leader among Whitman’s—the National Sweets. The Sampler contains Whitman's “Fussy” Chocolates, famous Honey White Nougat, Chocolate-covered Mint Marsh- mallows, Bitter Sweet Chocolates, Milk Chocolates, Chocolate- covered Liquid Cherries, Chocolate-covered Almonds, Jordan Almonds, and Roasted Almonds. ameler fr aman agency (usu . Barbe farts Nom te nese teed we SVT AT ontte tes BA for boat of Whaman’s products. Stephen F. Whitman & Son, Inc., Philadelphia, U.S. A. Aakers of WAs wasp. Any Western \ Union Telegrach \ Bee ewillacceptan orderfor Whitman's to be delivered by the local Whiman agency. ie Mars + Iustantancons Che the funds disbursed by “ The Fatherless Chil: dren of France,” an organization officered by eminent French men and women, The S ciety has committees in every part of Frai who keep in touch with the children supervise details of management. Contribu: tions of less than seventy-three dollars are combined until they amount to the larger sum. As fast as Lire. receives from the Society the names and addresses of the children and others with particulars of the fath th and other information, these are o unicated directly to the contributors for the ‘are of each child. The full amount of the funds received by Lire is put into French hange at the most favorable rate and. re ted to the Society with no deduction what we may justly hope that gradual + for expenses. Checks should be made payable to the order of Lire Publishing Com DMatianon Woes fying. te ite dog as pany. it is to the spectators. _B; a How Does the Dog Like It? However hesitant and undecided he be on many questions, President Wilson is at least clearly convinced that the humane way to cut off a dog's tail is to do it an inch at a time.—The Sun, ELL and truly said. In this case