Life, 1919-07-03 · page 50 of 52
Life — July 3, 1919 — page 50: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and book notices** rather than political satire. However, it contains one relevant social commentary: The "Degrees" section presents a brief dialogue between characters named Crabshaw and Gaynor about Prohibition ("bone-dry law"). Gaynor jokes that after Prohibition passes, getting a drink abroad will be easier than obtaining a passport—a satirical jab at the impending ban on alcohol in America. The page also includes a humorous definition of "Water" that mocks Prohibition by predicting water will become "a favorite national drink" after July 1st (when Prohibition would take effect), and jokes that it's "regarded by many authorities as being an excellent cure for Bolshevism." Most of the page consists of period advertisements: a Tycos barometer for weather prediction, the Automobile Blue Book travel guide, and Kapo life-saving vests. The "Regular Hold Up" ad features a life-vest demonstration, unrelated to crime despite its title.
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uyyy Ue Tey No more uessing about the] weather U vT LODAY, thousands all over the country have stopped their guessing and are actually and scientifically foretelling the weather twenty-four hours ahead. By the instrument in their ficme that toon makes a weather-sharp of any one. “Tycos Aneroid ‘ No. 2252 i An Aneroid—scientifically accurate-the only Ba- tometer which you can adjust for the altitude of any locality up to 3,500 feet. Brass case. Enameled dial Are you wondering now what the weather will be tomorrow? With a Tycos Barometer in your home you'd know! Wf your optical o¢ hardware dealer ¢: ding deal in Canada and Far Rochester, N Send 10c (in stamps) for booklet, “Practical Hints for Amateur Weather Forecasters.” Over 8,000 types. Write for booklet cn any type that you're interested in, Books Received The TNT Cowboy, by F. W. Archer Syncopation, by Robert DeCamp Le land, (The Poetry-Drama Company.) The Last Million, by lan Hay. (Hough ton Mifflin Co., Boston, Mass.) Jimmie Higgins, by Upton Sinclair (Boni & Liveright.) Red Fridey, by George Kibbe Turner (Lite, Brown & Co.) The Dry Rot of Society and Other Essays, by Marian Cox. (Brentano's.) The Valley of the Squinting Windows, by Brinsley MacNamara. (Brentano's.) miei Water Water is a substance largely liquid in composition, and is the habitat of germs, molecules and fish. It is found to a large extent in rain, milk from most milkmen, and hath-tubs. It constitutes practically the only obstacle to the construction of a fine macadam- ized road between New York and London. At present its use is la exterior, being favored for the y ing of clothes, automobiles and faces. \fter July first, hogever, it will in all probability become a favorite na- tional drink of these United States. Water is the principal cause of floods, nd rain-coats, and is largely e for the formation of ice In conjunction with soap, it is regarded hy many authorities as being lent cure for Bolshevism. Degrees Cc ABSHAW: If you don't like the bone-dry law, why don't you take a trip abroad? Gaynoy: I would only I think it will he easier to get a drink than a pass- port. HE American Army of Unoceupa- tion is growing ma “29 REGULAR HOLD UP Not Filled With Air YOU CAN’T SINK KAP O LIFE-SAVING WING, WATER VEST. OCEAN WAISTCOAT, OR CANOE AND MOTOR-BOAT PILLOW Becazse department or sporting-goods store and see ul life-savers, or send to us for a complete ated catalog. KAPO MFG. CO. 16 Harcourt St. Boston, Mass. perew 1 CARFY, PRINTRS Where to Go— description of each trip How to Get There— directions at every fork and turn What to See— points of interest along the way Where to Stop— desirable hotels and garages Every question answered simply and concisely in THE AUTOMOBILE 2. BLUE BOOK 4% The Standard Road Guide of America Drop in at the next book-store, supply store, garage, or news-stand and examine acopy. Price $3.00, or sent postpaid on ae of $3.15, The Automobile Blue Book . Publishing Company [New York Chicago vi San Francisco FIND THE AUTHOR comicbooks. en