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This page is **primarily advertising** with one satirical article. The main content features: **Left side:** A Fownes Gloves advertisement and a brief satirical piece titled "Strikes Yet Unstruck," discussing labor tensions. It mentions the "Dark Cloud Union of Negro Workers" threatening strikes against hotels and railroads unless workers can unionize. The piece sarcastically suggests actors' complaints about hat-checking and theater strikes as minor grievances compared to serious labor disputes. The tone mocks trivial workplace complaints. **Center/Right:** Large W.L. Douglas shoe advertisement emphasizing affordable pricing and quality. **Bottom:** A "Say It With Flowers" florist service advertisement and a "Cutticura" beauty products ad. The page reflects early 20th-century labor activism and consumer culture rather than political satire.

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How many can you name— things to wear known for 142 years as “good value’? Give it up? Well, there’s Fownes LOVES fOR MEN. WOMEN & CHILDREN Strikes Yet Unstruck ff‘: rumored the Dark Cloud Union ‘of Negro Waiters may strike in protest against hotels which serve only q@ough watermelon to go around the guests. The small but stanch band of Peren- mal Wearers of Brown and Gray Derbies may hang up their hats. They wert the government is about to Garge them an amusement tax. Another railroad strike may he in- aagurated when the lower-herth Pull- Man passengers climb out. They de- dine to travel any longer in cars wherein the berths above them are in- Mariably sold to old ladies and women with children who must have “lowers” Bven up to them. There is in prospect a second strike in the theatres. ing bitterly of the bedroom scene so Prevalent on the modern stage. When they get home, the actors their Mage presence won't let th sleep. Owners of private stock declare they Will not join the “ Auld Lang Syne” dubs being formed in their honor They insist they will not lend a hand fo the enterprise—or even raise three fingers. Actors are complain W.L.DOUGLAS SHOES ARE. MADE WITII ‘| A'STYLE ENDORSED BY THE LEADE THE STAMPED Pan a4 “THE SHOE THAT HOLDS ITS You can save money by wear- ing W. L. Douglas shoes, the best known shoes in the world. Sold by 106 W. L. Douglas own stores and over 9000 shoe dealers. W. L. Douglas name and the retail price stamped on the bottom guarantees the best shoes in style, comfort and service that can be pro- duced for the price. The stamped price is W. L. Douglas personal guarantee that the shoes are always worth the price paid for them. ‘The prices are the same everywhere—they cost nomorein San Francisco than they do in New York. NO UNREASONABLE PROFITS. — It is impossible for shoe dealers who sell W. L. Douglas shoes to charge unreasonable profits, because only a fair retail profit is allowed; the price to the wearer is stamped on the bottom of all shoes before they leave the factory. W. L. Douglas $7.00 and $8.00 shoes are absolutely the best shoe values for the money in this country. They are the leaders everywhere. W. L. Douglas $9.00 and $10.00 shoes are made throughout of the finest leather the market affords, with a style endorsed by the leaders of America’s fashion centers; they com- bine quality, style and comfort equal to other makes selling at higher prices. W. L. Douglas shoes are made by the highest paid, skilled shoemakers, under the direction and super- vision of experienced men, all working with an hon- est determination to make the best shoes for the price that money can buy. Clear Your Skin Save Your Hair It’s a National Custom with the “Say It With Flowers” florist. Your local florist within a few hours can deliver fresh flowers in any city or town in the United among miilions to leave a standing order for flowers for the week-end Waiter: so States or Canada through the Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Service. oe ara ANGE MEN. SHAPE” Bors {/ 7 spores \/ Best tn the World $4.00 $4.50 $9.00 CAUTION Insist upon having W.L. Douglas shoes with his name and price stamped on the bottom President W. L. DOUOLAS SHOE CO, 167 SPARK STREET, BROCKTON MASS. ONE IN A MILLION JONEY FROM comicbooks.com