Life, 1919-05-22 · page 42 of 42
Life — May 22, 1919 — page 42: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and book reviews**, not political satire. The ads target soldiers and veterans, reflecting post-WWI concerns: **Key Content:** - **Empire Wash Crepe silk shirts** marketed for their quality and durability - **Allen's Foot-Ease powder** explicitly advertised to soldiers and veterans serving in WWI armies (American, British, French mentioned), addressing foot problems from military service - **Western Union telegram** appears to be a humorous note about delayed communication - **Evans's Depilatory** and **Cuticura** skin products for personal grooming - **The American Boy magazine** advertisement emphasizing wholesome reading for youth - **Books Received** section listing recent publications **Historical Context:** The prominent marketing to servicemen reflects the page's publication during or immediately after World War I, when soldiers' welfare was a public concern. The ads assume readers have family members in military service and appeal to that patriotic connection. The page contains **no political cartoons or satirical commentary**—it's straightforward commercial and literary content typical of Life magazine's editorial mix.
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ETRE hitting fabric for m Crepe is higher priced than the average , but to those who understand the in higher first costs, label shown below is your protection, Look for it on your garments, Send for illustrated b EMPIRE SILK COMPANY Btaters of Empire Silly 35 Fourth Aver Rea ok peas Atha MADE OF GENUINE \ EMPIRE WASH CREPE) pane Tet MASE 1 HAVE YOU A SWEETHEART, Son or Brotker in service now or formerly in the American Army or Navy? If so, ask him about ALLEN’S FOOT=EASE, the antiseptic, healing powder to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the foot-bath. Americans, British, and French use Allen's FooteEase, because it takes the Friction from the Shoe and freshens the feet. It is the greatest comforter for tired, aching, tender, swollen feet, and gives relief to corns and bunions, The Plattsburg Camp Manual advises men in to shake Foot-Ease in their shoes each d your dealer to-day for a package of e. =| WESTERN UNION Fa Frotmaster fansl OS barber Gn Gor arte as Cnck arian ANOTHER WIRE THAT'S BEEN TOO LONG DELAYED This can be obtained at any hardware store. Once a week take a hot bath. The skin should first be parboiled in the hot water and then carefully removed, and with it all impurities that have collected. Soap is useful for the hot bath. Emery soap is best, and should be applied by hand. Never reverse the movement. which should be in circles to the right Emery soap is made of equal parts of emery and soap, Examine the emery very carefully before using, to see that it has not deteriorated A brisk walk in the fresh air should: be taken daily. If there is no fresh air. it can be obtained in cans at any re liable drug store. Many of my patients, when beginning my system, are troubled with cold feet The feet are useful, and should be care fully nurtured, Tf you are not married and your feet grow cold, put them in a lium oven for fifteen m . then them in an ice-er freezer. This restores the circulation in a mar velous way. Books Received Christopher and Columbus, by the au thor of Elizabeth and Her an Gar: (Doubleday. Page & Co.) Man-o'-War Rhymes, by Burt Franklin Jenness, (The Cornhill Company vellers in Arcady, by Albert Bigelow (Harper & Brothers.) ion Cartoons, by Kirkland H. Day. Jones Company, Boston. Remove hair from arms or under arms in the simplest and easiest way by using Evans’s Depilatory Outfit is complete for use at dressing- With Cuticura AT i 3S. Ti nepers: een Qlatmenbst'S Teese PETER J. CAREY, “The Biggest, Brightest, Best Magazine f see, eS wee ft reading.” Flabby literature for boys t our boy needs sound and healthy satistaction for Rss reading hunger? the kind gt reading that on $00. tic reader AAmerican protessor once spoke of a boyhood dar ¥ Departmen: Constructive play tnat develo ability and character, Give your boy this timely advantage, Bring this splendid mai galery on gewe-stands—20e—by sadscription— $2.00'0 year. The Sprague Publishin: & American Bidg., Detroit, Mich, The Second Builet, by R perfield, (Robt. M. McBride The Vinegar Saint, by Hv (The Penn Publishing Com delpbia, Pa) Peter ddle (Richard G. ¥ Nurse Benson, by Justin Carthy. (John Lane Com ) Conrad in Quest of His Youth, & Leonard Merrick. (E. P, Dutton & Ce The American Hunting Dog, by W ren H. Miller. (Geo. H. Doran Cow pany.) The New Morning, by Alired Noyes (Frederick A. Stokes Comp Our Public Debt, by Ha (New York Trust Company.) The World and Democra P. Powell and Chas. M. Cui McNally & Co.)