Life, 1919-04-03 · page 7 of 60
Life — April 3, 1919 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a poetry section ("Rhymed Reviews") on the left featuring "Tin Cowrie Dass" by Henry Milner Rideout, a satirical verse about a character who acquires wealth through dubious means and is eventually caught and executed by authorities. The poem's protagonist is described as someone who "stole with tools who plot and plan" and ultimately faces a "crown"—likely gallows. The right side is a full-page advertisement for Cat's Paw Cushion Rubber Heels by Foster Rubber Company. The ad features an illustration of a man on a rooftop above a city street and uses safety messaging: rubber heels prevent slipping on wet pavements and offer security. The ad targets "men, women and children" and emphasizes this product as the superior choice among rubber heel options.
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we | Rhymed Reviews Tin Cowrie Dass rer Rideout. Duffield 0.) X Hindustan, that realm of djinns © anything can happen—truly when the tale begins, » humble punkah-coolie. 1 as Cato's, himself “Tin Cowrie Dass,” ight be rendered, “ Small Po- Hout his throat “d slain a dark op- | himself upon a boat, n wealth the sole possessor He mixed with fools who plot and in years, yet hardly grown- ant Man prematurely blown-up exploit engaged t forth to solve a C like those that clothe a dervis. And while he ran the culprit down viled the witch whose craft as- siled him, he learned, had worn a crown! subjects knew and hailed Like across the desert blown He rode where gorgeous banners leckoned, To mount the Sacred Ivory Throne As Hasan Ismaif the Second Adashing tale of dauntless men. And if it seems beyond all reason, In Hindustan, I say again, Such things will happen any season. Arthur Guitermon, THE GRAPHAHORN FOR POLITE AUTO SOCIETY CUSHION HEEL fOsTER RUBBER’, Would you feel safe with your leather- heeled shoes if you were perched on a girder four hundred feet above the street like this riveter? Of course not. Neither would he, if he didn’t wear Cat's Paw Rubber Heels — because he knows that the Foster Friction Plug with which they are equipped makes him surefooted—safe. And you—even though your work may never lead you into dangerous places — will welcome the comfort, the sense of security that a pair of Cat's Paws will give you. They will not let you slip on wet pave- ments, they are silent, resilient — they have no holes to track mud or dirt. And they are the ultimate choice of many who have tried other kinds first. Be sure you ask for and see that you get Cat’s Paws. CUSHION RUBBER HEELS Black, white or tan. For men, women and children, All dealers. FOSTER RUBBER COMPANY 105 Federal Street, Boston, Mass. Originator and patentee of the Foster Friction Plug which prevents slipping, comicbooks.com