Life, 1918-12-05 · page 5 of 76
Life — December 5, 1918 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising with minimal satirical content**. The dominant element is a full-page ad for GEM Damascene Razors (Military No. 7), marketed as a "Khaki Service Outfit" for soldiers—highlighting its durability and portability for military use during wartime. The small left-side section titled "Bits of Shrapnel" contains brief character sketches of military types (the Reckless One, the Sentimental One, etc.), offering gentle satire of soldier archetypes rather than pointed political commentary. Below that, "Willis Believes in Posters" appears to be a minor comic vignette. The page reflects **WWI-era advertising**, targeting soldiers and those buying gifts for servicemen. The satirical content is incidental to the commercial purpose.
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been com- erlong with od.” the n?” e had lout 2 sand at dif- on of- d that it they mand- y can vis une ; inter= justice ions of too?” red the ar's of- _-CHRISTMAS LIFE: THE DOG IN THE MANGER Bits of Shrapnel T 2 Reckless One—He who starts an argument in the barrack-room after “Lights out.” The Sentimental One—He who as- signs his pay to his sweetheart upon departing for France. The Unfortunate One—He who slips on the trench mat whilst packing in the company’s rum ration. The Extravagant One—He who uses his own shoe polish or wears more than one shirt in six months. The Unlucky One—He who grabs one of the chicken-wire bunks in the rest billet underneath the guy- that’s been mixing rum and cognac. The Simple One—He who hangs on to a hand grenade, after pulling the pin, to see if it works like the rest. HE Sultan of Kalamazoo has abolished polygamy in his domin- ions, the great reform having been made possible only by his royal promise to present every monogamous couple with a year’s subscription to Lire as a wedding gift. The Kalamazoons were quick to recognize that they would sure of: one year’s happiness, anyz which was more than they could re sonably expect in married life under any conditions. WILLIE BELIEVES IN POSTERS = SSE] Brighten his Christmas with a MILITARY N27 Khaki Service Outfit Men who are used to picking winners, select the GEM Service Outfit, in its natty suit of Khaki—light-weight for the hike— space economizing in the pack. Fit as a fight- ing man—itis efficient and on the job whenever and wherever called upon. Suits soldiers and sailors toa T. The GEM Blade is a winner from the word go—it is keen for service. The Gem's been good enough Complete to be a winner Sor over 25 ompact years—millions in use today. - Outfit pentMiner $1.35 Complete Add $0c. to above prices, for Canada Gem Cutlery Company, Inc., New York Canadian Branch, 591 St. Catherine St., W., Montreal comicbooks.com