Life, 1917-12-20 · page 5 of 40
Life — December 20, 1917 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content** rather than political satire. The left column discusses **Strafing Kreisler**, apparently addressing criticism of violinist Fritz Kreisler's wartime activities or associations. It defends him against "gossip" while acknowledging "troubles of his own." The center features "**Who's Who in German Art Circles**"—biographical sketches of German artists (Rodin, Roosevelt, Gibson, Wilson) with commentary on their Germanophilia or controversial beliefs, likely reflecting post-WWI American attitudes toward German culture and influence. The right side is a **Forhan's toothpaste advertisement** claiming to prevent gum disease, with a small cartoon ("The Cure for the Coal Baron") about coal prices. The "**Fashion in Footwear**" section promotes children's shoes. Overall, this reflects 1920s concerns about German cultural influence and American commercialism.
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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING SOCIETY BOSTON U.S.A Kreisler TRAFING Kreisler seems almost too easy a war job for so ambitious a militant as Brother Hillis of Brook- lyn; but Brother Hillis has had trou- bles of his own, and very possibly glad to be associated with an entirely new line of criticism. When one has had sorrows, it is a relief to change the topic to the griefs of other persons. Perhaps it was inevitable that Kreis- ler’s concerts should m: trouble, but there are innumerable other ways to beat the Germans that seem more ef- fective than to drive an Austrian Violinist into retirement. And, so far as appears, there is nothing against Kreisler, except gossip. He has been carefully followed up by the secret service, and nothing has been found im. In a letter printed in’ the ning Post of November 26th he tells about himself and his doings, and to what helpless people the money he has sent to Austria has been devoted. W Another Firing Line don’t need you after to-day.” Who's Who in German Art Circles Rodin, like Shakespeare and Mi- chel Angelo, belongs to us Germans, for our claim upon every art-creator is one we will never allow anybody to question—A German art critic. HRISTOPHER COLUMBUS- German explorer and discoverer. Discovered America, thus giving Ger- many all rights to everything in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Tuovore Roostvert — Popular Ger- man creator of enthusiasm and other dynamic arts. Mistakenly supposed to he an American. A great believer in the doctrines of Nietzsche and a firm advocate of poisoning wells and shell- ing open boats. Cartes Dana Ginson—Well-known Bavarian artist. Educated in America, but not in sympathy with any ideals except those of Prussia. Particularly fond of the Hohenzollerns and a great admirer of the Kaiser's part in the war. Woovrow Witson — Distinguished Prussian historian and idealist. A staunch believer in the Mittel-Europa plan and an admirer of Prussian mili- tarism. Gott—Prominent German art-crea- tor. Collaborated with Wilhelm II in destroying cathedrals, bombing hos- pitals and sinking Red Cross ships Kenneth L. Roberts. NE of the most highly prized pre- rogatives of the Venetian Doges was that they were permitted to have the first look at the copy of Lire which came regularly to the great library of Venice. Protect your gums and save your teeth closest attention under the waterline, so do the teeth under the gum-line, If the gums shrink from the tooth-base, serious dangers result. The teeth are weak- ened. They are loosened. They are exposed to tooth base decay. The gums themselves tender up. They form sacs which become the doorways of organic disease for the whole system. They disfigure the mouth in proportion as they recede. Je as a ship needs the Forhan’s prevents this gum-decay called Pyor- thea (Riggs’_ Disease) which attacks four out of five people over forty. Use Forhan’s every tooth-brush time to pre- serve gum health and tooth wholesomeness. Tender gum spots are corrected. The gum- tissues are hardened and vigored to support sound, unloosened teeth, You use Fothan’s as a. dentifrice, though no dentifrice possesses its peculiar gumetissue action. If gum-shrinkage has already set in, start using Forhan’s and consult a dentist immediately for special treatment. At All Druggists FORHAN CO. 202 Sixth Ave. N. Y. Send for Trial Tube Free — = Fashion in Footwear indicates a decided trend toward the military mode, developed in smart shoes of ‘‘F. B.& C.’" Kid. Instead of sharply contrasting calor, two-tone ef- {ects in colors to match the costume ia “F. B. & C.” Kid are used. Such shades as Gold-a Brown, Fabaco Brown, Field Moun Batleshio Gry, ory ate C."* White Washable ; re always good style. This Keather teaquites po mussy dressing to retaia its new and wal ‘appearance. “P, B. & C."" Kid is the only leatherthat “Fits 0a the Feot ike « Glove ov the Hand.” Look for either cf these Taas attached tothe shoesyoubuy. y, assure comect style, They 4 and “The Best There Is.” FASHION PUBLICITY CO. of New York Uy Ly pas Uy iff, ff! THE CURE FOR THE COAL BARON GUARANTEED TO KEDUCE THE PRICE OF COAL comicbooks.com