Life, 1918-07-11 · page 31 of 34
Life — July 11, 1918 — page 31: what you’re looking at
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This page contains **poetry and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The "Salute" poem praises an earlier published piece called "The Sailor-Man," crediting sailors for their WWI service while acknowledging that fighting soldiers receive more public recognition. It's dated May 1, 1918—during active U.S. involvement in World War I—and expresses patriotic appreciation for naval personnel often overlooked in wartime glory. The bulk of the page features **product advertisements**: Resinol Soap (emphasizing skin health and beauty), Prof. Hubert's Malvina Cream (a skincare product), and Bell-Ans (an antacid remedy). The "Cleaning the Mind" essay humorously debates how often one should mentally refresh, comparing mental hygiene to physical housekeeping—a lighthearted philosophical musing typical of Life's satirical approach. The final section includes a brief comic dialogue ("Chronic") about someone named Talkalot being a "wet blanket." **Overall**: This is primarily a **commercial page with light satire**, not political commentary. The WWI reference in the poem is the only topical historical content.
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