Life, 1918-01-10 · page 36 of 40
Life — January 10, 1918 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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**Main Content:** This page primarily contains advertisements and humorous anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The centerpiece is "Our Foolish Contemporaries," a humor section featuring three brief jokes from newspapers. **Key Elements:** The opening article criticizes the Red Cross for allegedly using donor funds ($100,000) for animal experimentation without donor knowledge—attributed to Dr. Francis H. Rowley of the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This reflects early 20th-century animal welfare concerns. "Our Foolish Contemporaries" includes jokes about confusing Omar Khayyam (the Persian poet) with cheese, a new bride breaking things, and a soldier struggling to impress sergeants despite impressing officers. **Advertisements** dominate the page, promoting Egyptian Deities cigarettes, Pétrole Hahn hair product, Park & Tilford, "Mum" deodorant, Cheeoa Evans Ale, and Bell-ans indigestion remedy. The page reflects Life's mix of social commentary, gentle satire, and commercial content typical of the era.
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The Red Cross Misappropriation It scems to me that the people who gave money to the American Red Cross supposed it was to be used directly for the relicf of human suffering, and had no intimation that any part of it was to be employed for the erection of a build- ing in which experimentation on animals was to be carried on. The Red Cross should have let it be understood that part was going for this purpose, and let those who believe in it contribute to it. When people give money, and discover it is be- ing used for a purpose different from that which they intended, they fecl they are not being treated quite fairly. Of _ course, the Red Cross could say that mil- lions of dollars have been given to it by people who believe in experimentation on animals, and that the $100,000 can be considered as coming out of that portion of its funds, but this would hardly an- swer, The fact remains that your money and mine went into the Red Cross work, and bears its share of whatever that work may be—Dr, Francis H. Rowley, presi- H dent of the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. F all the days that are in the week I dearly love but one day; elud that is the day that comes between A Wednesday and a Monday,” sang Sally’s sweetheart, the reason be- ing that he was a regular subscriber to | Lire, and always looked forward to the day the kly copy would reach him, Feminine beauty is com- plete only when the hair is healthy-lustrous, life, rich in natural tone. Pétrole Hahn imparts these charming qualities. It concains natural Petroleum (delicately Act 1-S ou FOOLISH CONTEMPO ARIES A Connoisseur Two brothers were being entertained by a rich friend. As ill luck would have it, the talk drifted away from ordii topics. “Do you like Omar Khayyam?” thonghtlessly asked the host, trying to make conversation, The elder brother plunged heroically into the breach. “Pretty well,” he said, “but I prefer Chianti.” Nothing more was said on this subject until the brothers were on their way home. Bill,” said the younger brother, brea ing a painful silence, “why can't you perfumed) and other ingredients which cleanse, enrich and beau- ufy the hair, Sizes $1.50 and i} $1,00atdealersor byparcelpos, PARK & TILFORD, Sole Agents, New York “The Crown ing Glory ', afaacinating little Booklet {ee on vequeat Pétrole He Hahn. 2% “Mum” (as easy to use as to say) keeps the body fresh and sweet the whole day through. It gently neutralizes odors. Does not check’ perspiration. Harmless— stainless. , 2Sc at drug: and department-stores | “Aten ts a trademark registered in U. S. Patent Opie “MUM” MFG CO 1106 Chestnut St Philadelphia | | leave things that you don’t understand ? Omar Khayyam ain’t a wine, you chump; it’s a chees to me —New York Globe. A Good Start cook has the record.” “She started in “What on earth was that? broke something before she “Her promise to come. —Louisville Courier-Journal. two pals, both recently wedded, were comparing the merits of their wives. “Ah, yes,” said George, who was still very much in love, “my little woman is unangel! She couldn't tell a lie to save her life!” “Lucky bounder!" said Samuel, sigh- ing. “ My wife can tell a lie the minute I get it out of my mouth!” —New York Globe, Se : See The Real Critics igor: How is your boy getting along in the army? Veteran: Well, he attracted the at tention of the general, and made quite a hit with the colonel, and is very popular with his captain—but he is finding it aw ful hard to please the sergeant and the corporal.—London Opinion, “Jack said my face was a poem “Tt is, dear—like one of Browning's” | “How do you mean?” “Some of the lines are so deep.” —Boston Transcript. Do not infer from the fact MVEONA | Evans NON-INTOXICATING Ale | is in the soft drink class that it is of water kind. The difference gives it the! tion. | It is a bread and butter beverast goes fine with a substantial meal or a“! | Reon. or night: Octer trom Graver, Dasgis oo VANS & SONS, “Estab, 1786, Dsoxs)) BELL- -AN: |Absolutely Remové Indigestion. One pa proves it. 25c at all druggis OMmicbooKks,.Gom XUM ‘No oorres: Licesse i