Life, 1919-12-04 · page 73 of 80
Life — December 4, 1919 — page 73: what you’re looking at
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This Life magazine page contains three distinct elements: **"The New Feudalism" editorial**: A satirical critique comparing modern landlord-tenant relationships to medieval feudalism. It argues that the old feudal system, though oppressive, at least guaranteed tenants basic necessities (coal, shelter). Modern "feudalism" is worse—landlords extract all wages but guarantee nothing, leaving tenants vulnerable to eviction. The satire highlights economic inequality and housing insecurity in early 20th-century America. **"Small Time" joke**: A brief humor piece about a banquet chairman trying to rush a speaker. **"Creole Crowned Heads" advertisement**: A hair product ad featuring historical figures (Josephine, Eugene, Hortense—Napoleon's family members born in the West Indies). The ad promotes La Creole hair dressing, claiming it restores natural hair color without dye and celebrates the hair texture of Creole women. The page is primarily advertisements mixed with social commentary typical of Life's satirical approach to contemporary issues.
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“CHRISTMAS LIFE: main is a block of tenements or apart- Small Time E ments. He not only does not guaran- sae pamrie RAN OWN tee you coal, but he will not even give HAIRMAN OF PUBLIC BAN- ¢. QUET (whispering to the next you the heat that comes from it. ~ x NAME IN EVERY PAIR speaker): About how long will you bound to respect. He holds your life, talk? How many liberty and the very pursuit of a roof Tue Next Speaker: Oh, five min- can you name— in fief. utes palmy days of the liege-lord things to wear 3 e forever. motto of the new feudalism is, known for 142 “Pay or you gor K Difeconen «, years fhe ‘good PESSIMIST is never right—he ARNOLD Is she a hig value’? eaprove ttl You have no rights which he is ‘ou couldn't make it ten, could you? We want to clear the room for dancing.” Griscom: No, a low neck.” Give it up? A Well, there’s Les || Creole Crowned Heads JOSEPHINE EUGENE HORTENSE FOR MEN. WOMEN & CHILDREN: Eeprese:of France Viceroy of Italy Queen of Holland Bora in ihe West Indies; Empress slosebhine F } 1] was a Creole, as were her children Eugene an The New Feudalism Hortense. The Creoles are of pure French and HE old feudalism was an almost Spanish descent. A distinguishing mark of perfect ‘system -of slavery: com- their pure blood is their wonderful hair. pared to the new. There is nothing more harassing than an imperfect sys- tem of slavery. A perfect system of il} " 'HE royal crowns that some\ slavery has certain guarantees in re- historic Creoles wore were gard to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness: ||| not so lovely as the crown of But an imperfect system of slavery || glorious hair which is the natural is short on guarantees of any kind. | heritage of nearly all Creoles Under the old feudalism the land- lord was the boss of everything. He || They give their hair special at- owned all the land, the houses on the tention and for generations La land, the coal in the houses and the Creole Hair Dressing has been favorite people that used the coal. In return | for your allegiance to his special among them. La Creole prevents gray League of Freebooters he saw that | hair, preserving the youthful color and you got all the necessaries of life free- ais. beauty even past life's twilight. The new feudalism is rather loose | A The lanilord takes all you have, and Color Brought Back Without Dye Suarantess you nothing ia retum ex- LaCreole treatment will bring back to its former color hair that has become cept eviction in case you do not hand ked or faded. Reh . be LaCreol crer to him all your wages, His do- gray,gray-streaked or faded. Refinement approves its use becauseLa Creole contains no dye. It promotes the vigorous healthy condition of hair and scalp which nature intended, and two to five weeks treatment will bring back any shade—lightest brown to deepest black—whatever the natural color was. After that an occasional application will preserve the healthy color permanently. La Creole must not be confused with dyes—of course it gives no dyed appearance, it cannot stain the scalp and there is nothing to wash or rub off. La Creole makes hair soft, wavy, lustrous. Eliminates dandruff. Absolutely guaranteed to bring back the hair's color-—or money refunded. Send coupon for booklet. “La Creole Hair Beautiful.” Shows style of hair dressing best suited to each type Van Vleet-Mansfield Laboratories, of face. 202 Tenth St., Memphis, Tenn. Petaeees: | AT DRUG STORES AND TOILET COUNTERS — | peace send bootet, “La Crete Hair Bess. Brey on PRICE $1.00 pie action the hair Jress becoming each | If*your dealer can't supply you, send his name | . London zy ton and address, We will sce that you are supplied. | Name. ‘ VanVleet-Mansfield Laboratories , Address 202 Tenth Street Memphis, Tenn. City. Tareyton London Smoking Mixture Sample upon request comicbooks.com