Life, 1919-12-18 · page 52 of 56
Life — December 18, 1919 — page 52: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and light verse**, not political satire. **Main content:** - A poem titled "Jane, Her Books" by Edward W. Barnard contrasts Jane Austen's 1820 commonplace book (filled with wisdom, recipes, and counsel) with a 1920s equivalent (modern, frivolous, populated by unworthy people and plots). The satire gently mocks contemporary literature's decline in substance. **Advertisements include:** - **Forhan's** toothpaste (warns of pyorrhea/gum disease—a genuine health concern of the era) - **"Mum"** deodorant (neutralizes body odor) - **Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops** and **Bevo** (a non-alcoholic beverage, likely promoted due to Prohibition) The page reflects 1920s anxieties about modern culture's superficiality and period-appropriate health and hygiene marketing.
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OAST defense protects the life} of a nation, gum de- fense the life of a tooth. On the gum line danger lies." IF it shrinks through Pyor- rhea (Riggs’ Disease) decay strikes into the} heart of the tooth. Beware of gum tender- | ness that warns of Pyor- rhea, Four out of five peo- pleoverfortyhaye Pyorrhea —many under forty also, | Loosening teeth indicate Pyorrhea. Bleeding g flamed, bleeding gums act as so many doorways for disease germs to enter the system — infecting the joints oF tonsils—or caus- ing other ailments, Forhan’spositively pre- vents Pyorthea, if used in ume and used consist- ently, As it hardens the gums the teeth become firmer. Brush your teeth with Forhan’s. It cleans the teeth scientifically—keeps them white and clean, If gum shrinkage has already setin, start using Forhan’s and consult a dentist immediately for special treatment. 35e and 60c tubes All Druggists FORHAN CO. New York, N.Y. FORH AS Well Provided For “ TONES took an extended vacation.” With or without pay?’ Jane, Her Books (1820) ISDOM in staidest of prose, Maxims serenely profound ; Wit—just the smartest bons mots Strangely familiar in sound; Verses that (some of them) scan, All with a Scriptural bent; Counsel respecting a man (Man in the abstract is meant) ; Recipes, page after page— Jane must have been a good cook! (Jane doesn’t mention her age!) This is her Commonplace Rook. (1920) Binding and paper and type All in the very best style; Inside a tale of a stripe Summed in the words, not worth while! Liaisons bootless and bold, People that ought to be shot! Platitudes centuries ofl, Fearful involvement of plot. Spoiled by friends far too polite, Jane rivals Tennyson's brook; Jane has a call (sic) to write— This is her commonplace book! Edward W, Barnard. RR!Gorous exercise, in- doors or out, is doubly beneficial when the slightest tendency to cough is pre- vented by Dean's Metho- lated Cough Drops. Get them anywhere, Tho alt- yoar-cound soft deink ee Ee ay cdl cay } ; The first man’s drink was water and ie grain. Bevo is the highest refinement : _ i ; of the natural drink of primitive man-+ SSS a i E the accepted drink of modern America~ a beverage with real food value. A healthy and substantial drink at the soda fountain, or with lunch at the restaurant , a comfort waiting for you in the ice-box at home. Serve it cold Satd werresere= Fomiio spplod by foecer stint and dealen Vitra are varied tosmipecr ur plant Reg. U. 5, Pat. Off, frees the body from all odors “Mum” neutralizes odors from per- spiration or other sources as they occur. It does not smother one odor with an- other. It simply retains the body fresh- ness one enjoys directly after the bath. “Atummas easy to mie as to say 25 cents at Drug- and Department-Stores, or from us, post- paid, on receipt of price. “Mum” Mfg Co 1106 ChestnutSt Philadelphia ANHEUSER-BUSCH ST.LOUIS ‘PETER 1. CAREY. PRINTER