Life, 1919-07-10 · page 34 of 50
Life — July 10, 1919 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple satirical items and advertisements typical of early 20th-century Life magazine. **"Egyptian Deities" Advertisement**: A cigarette ad cleverly playing on Egyptian imagery and classical allusions. The phrase "Deities" suggests superiority and appeals to aspirational notions of "culture and refinement"—a common advertising strategy of the era. **The Humor Sections**: Three brief jokes reflecting period attitudes: - "Something Else Again" jokes about wage stagnation - "Suspended Animation" contrasts a man's boring speech to his courtship (implying he never "came to the point") - A WWI-era anecdote mocking the contrast between battle-hardened soldiers ("Tommies") and the pristine appearance of the Windsor Guard, suggesting the guards' elaborate uniforms are impractical **Advertisements**: "Mum" deodorant, Gingerade, and floral delivery services dominate the page—standard consumer marketing from this period. The humor and advertising reflect early 1900s sensibilities: class consciousness, gender roles, and post-WWI attitudes toward military display.
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EGYPTIAN DEITIES Something Else Again Vell, my good man, and how getting along now? Oh, not so bad, sir, But are so very low. Cunate Why, only the other day I heard you had bad an incre Goov Max: Yes, but that was in the fi y, Sir. —Tit-Bits, eC. Suspended Animation Me. Bacox: How did you like my speech at the dinner last night? Mxs, Bacox: It reminded me of the ‘ou courted me, dear. Bacox: How so? Mxs. Bacon: Why, I thought you never would come to the point. —Tit-Bits. Wie a girl can tell the difference be tween truth and flattery she is too prac- tical to be in love. —Marysville (Kans.) Advocate, aseary touseas to say removes all | body odors whether from perspiration or other causes. ‘Mum’? does not irritate the skin. It actually soothes. It does its work thoroughly but gently. 25¢ at Drug and Department Stores or by mail from us, postage and War Tax paid, on receipt of 26¢. “ Mum" is a trade mark reg. in U. S. Pat. Office. “Mum"”Mfg Co 1106 Chestnut St Philadelphia q For the Friend Who Is Ill. will hasten recovery. Remember that your local florist within a few ne Litmost in Cigarettes” A ! e “Plain End or Cork Tip & .& a People of culture and refinement invaria PREFER- “Deities to any other cigarette. Two Tommies, dishevelled, torn with wounds, and altogether untidy, were on leave in London. As they stood in Tra- falgar Square there approached a detach- ment of the Windsor Guard in. silver trappings, waving plumes, red coats, lons varnished boots shining like mirrors, and kid gloves. The Tommies looked on in silence for a moment and then one nudged his mate. “Looka, Bill,” he whispered in an awed voice. +f Them’s sojers!” York Globe. Getting On “How did that actress ever secure an ment, | wonder?” Why, didn’t you read about it? She applied to a manager who refused to listen to her and she shot him. Then she had several offers.” —Florida Times-Union. How They Love Each Other Auice: And so I refused him on the xround that I am too young to marry Maxie: Oh, you clever girl! Who else would have thought of that excuse from you?—Boston Transcript. Send a message of cheer with flowers. Your thoughtfulness hours can deliver fresh flowers in any city or town in the United States or Canada through the Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Service, CANTRELL & COCHRANE THE STANDARD Ginger Ale OF TWO CONTINENTS Order by the dozen for use at home