Life, 1919-12-18 · page 46 of 56
Life — December 18, 1919 — page 46: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page primarily consists of **advertisements**, not political cartoons. The dominant image advertises **Sanatogen**, a patent medicine marketed as a nerve tonic for fatigue and overwork. It features testimonials from Sir Gilbert Parker and Arnold Bennett claiming the product restores vigor—typical pseudoscientific marketing of the era. The small text snippets labeled "Tonics for Pessimists" and "Busy, as Usual" are humorous aphorisms rather than satirical cartoons. They offer cynical observations (e.g., "Prohibition is the father of thirst") and joke exchanges between missionaries—light humor reflecting post-WWI social commentary. Other ads promote Evans's Depilatory (hair removal), Hecona Ale, Moore Push-Pins, and Luden's throat lozenges—all period consumer products. **For modern readers**: This illustrates how early 20th-century magazines mixed editorial content with dubious health claims, predating FDA regulation of pharmaceuticals.
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“Are you tired again this morning?” NRESTFUL slumber—zest for neither breakfast nor work—nothing buta dreary vision of a tired day—of “I don’t know what's come over me.” The steady grind and shocks of work and worry have worn out the nerves’ reserve. Short of a complete rest, @ scientific food-tonic is the one thing urgently needed —and that means Sanatogen. For, as Sir Gilbert Parker, the statesman-novelist, writes: eaeoees f ss a true fcodecale, feeding | the nerves, increasing the ene: ving vigor to the overworked body and ae To this Halement thousands of brain-workers unhesitatingly subscribe, some even going as far as Amaold Beanete the famous writer, who ex- claims, “The tonic effect of Sanatogen is simply wonderful!” In the face of such unparalleled proof can you fail to realize that Samstogen stands ready to give you real help? “a oiaen Bom f120ep. Write today for interesting booklet to THE BAUER CHEMICAL CO., Inc. 11SW, 18th St, N.Y.C. r Sanatoge ogen | Endorsed by Physicians th TO MAKE YOUR Tonics for Pessimists FRIENDS HAPPY SEND THEM A CASE OF Any Progressive Dealer, Hotel or Restaurant C,H. EVANS & SONS — fatah 1780 HUDSON, N.Y, ET all those dolorous pessimists who think the world is going to the “demnition bow-wows” take one of these pills each night before retiring. Ambergris, the diseased fat of a whale, is the foundation of all per- fumes. The pearl is the disease of the oyster, but in the hands of man it is trans- figured to a thing of beauty Black eyes are often the father of thought. John Bunyan conceived “The Pil- grim’s Progress” while in jail. Homer and Milton did their greatest work while they were blind. HOW much more confides one feels in a décolleté gown, when assured that the arms and underarms smooth and free from And to have this freedoa from embarrassment takes bt a few minutes when you use Evans’s Depilatory Simply mix the powder with ater; apply; leave ¢ minutes, Then wad nd all. Depilatory will net the most tender skin cents at drug: mentstores, or from us, b Ml postpaid, on receipt of } George B Bryans 1108 Chestust Street Bryan never will be President. Prohibition is the father of thirst. No revolution in history ever put the world backward, Out of Chaos came Eden Busy, as Usual IRST MISSIONAkY: Hello, brother; where have you been during the past four years? Srconp Missionary: I have been in foreign countries spreading the gospel of peace on earth and gooa will to men. MOORE PUSH -PINS For Christmas Decorations decorating room: plaster of wood wurk. Sold by hantware, stato BERMUDA The Ideal Winter Resort (Furness Line, White! N.Y) PRINCESS HO’ wee ¢ & Tworoger, Managers HOTEL FRASCATI sz" rank J. Gray, Manazer LUDEN'S GIVE QUICK RELIEF FOR AIRE & THROAT