Life, 1919-01-02 · page 31 of 34
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This page contains **editorial commentary and advertisements** rather than a political cartoon. The main article, "It May Become a Habit," discusses President Roosevelt's broken tradition by visiting Europe during his term. The author argues this sets a precedent that future presidents may follow, potentially benefiting American foreign relations. However, he raises a concern: when American soldiers who died in Europe are repatriated and redistributed among the U.S. population, Europeans will seem less foreign to Americans—fundamentally changing how citizens view international involvement. The page also includes a brief dialogue joke about women: a daughter mentions taking oratory (public speaking) in school, and her mother sarcastically responds that a "back talk" course would be more useful for marriage—a period-typical jab at wives' supposed argumentative nature. The remaining content consists entirely of **product advertisements** (Piso's cough remedy, Cortez cigars, Resinol Soap) and investment services—typical magazine filler of the era.
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It May Become a Habit OW that an old tradition has been hroken and a superstition dis- visit to Europe may become ed incident of every Pre < term of office. It may be not a Presidents get tired and about the middle solved thing. est and chan, . and may profit besides their country at 1 talking over the concerns of world with the head men of other nations. he relation of these States to ¢ has’ utterly changed, AIL cus- thing toms based on the policy of political sm ness that obtained before the : War may be expected to change lingly. When the two or three cir term: hy view arm's length ted and co-operati ny men and women who have gone re to succor Europe get home re redistributed among our popu- Enrope will no longer seem re- to the mass of our people. sides, we shall have many graves there. ‘There is a suggestion that es of our dead shall be brought > for burial, but is it a good sug- and will it commend itself to people? some, probably ; but not to others. nel Roosevelt prefers that his son 1! hie where he fell. To us that throat-tickling which threatens to become an all-night cough, is soothed by a teaspoonful of Piso’s taken before reti + This old family standby—pure, pleasant, simple and efficaciaus actory \d_ relieved coughs, in halfacentury, 30 cents t your druggist Contains No 4. Opiate Safe for Young and Old G FOR y MEN IGARS *MADE AT KEY WEST— Why envy the girl with the faultless complexion? Once possibly, you had the same charming, radiant skin, but failed to give it the attention it required. You allowed impurities to steal into the tiny pores of your skin,— they set up irritation,—they caused disfiguring eruptions, both embar- rassing and painful. Before you may know again the charm of a lovely skin these impurities must be re- moved,—stamped out. The healing medication that Resi- nol Sosp contains is prepared for just such treatment. Don't suffer em- barrassment longer — commence to- night the proper cleansing and stim- ulating treatment this soap gives. Sold by all druggists. Resinal Soap seems a natural preference. There is talk of a great and beautiful cemetery in France for the American dead, and that is a beautiful idea, of which some- thing may come. And if something does come of it, that will be another tie to bind the United States to Europe. AUGHTER WILLIS: Mamma, I am taking oratory in school Mama Wiutis: That won't do you any good when you're married. Haven't they got a course in back talk? Are High Yields Safe Now? How to obtain a high return with safety is a vitally im- portant subject in this era of unprecedented borrowings by Governments and greatly reduced purchasing power of the dollar. Read the booklet “HOW TO INVEST" One of a series of publications on the following subjects: “Our Foreign Bond Holdings” “Partial Payment Plan” “Trading on the Stock Exchange” “The Farm Mortgage as an Investment” “Bonds and the Investor” Investor’s Service Bureau SCRIBNER’S MAGAZINE Fifth Avenue New York comicbooks.com