Life, 1919-11-27 · page 3 of 36
Life — November 27, 1919 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and product promotion** rather than satirical editorial content. The dominant feature is a large advertisement for **Thermoid Brake Lining**, promoting hydraulic compressed brakes for automobiles. The ad references a contemporary safety concern: "250,000 cars have faulty brakes," citing a New Jersey traffic authority study. It emphasizes the importance of brake inspection and maintenance. The page includes several smaller advertisements for unrelated products: **Boston Garter** (men's hosiery), **Washrite Glove Soap**, **Evans Ale**, and **Checoana** beverage. At the bottom, there's a short poem titled **"The Jester"** by Katharine Lee Bates, referencing mythological figures (Zeus, Isis, Wodan). This appears to be editorial filler rather than satire.
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