Life, 1920-02-26 · page 5 of 40
Life — February 26, 1920 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire or comics. It contains four distinct ads: 1. **"Mum" deodorant** - Emphasizes the product eliminates all body odors, not just perspiration 2. **Evans's Depilatory** - Hair removal product for women's grooming 3. **Purity Cross Welsh Rarebit** - Food product advertisement 4. **Capewell Horse Nails** - Industrial product for horseshoes There is one **poem** titled "Song of the Moonshiner" and a brief humorous story "Jimmie Meets Society's Pet" about a dog, but these are editorial content, not satire targeting specific political figures or events. The page reflects early-20th-century consumer culture and advertising conventions rather than political commentary.
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ANY wee THE WAY HE FELT IN THAT FIRST TOP HAT Song of the Moonshiner ITH all thy faults T love thee, sul.” IRM CRON Welsh Rarebit Smooth as velvet-alwa 8, \ . ind sotasty! . ) CX Daily Sena =f) ruaity Capewell Horse Nail Co., Hartford, Conn. oo 9 As easy to use as to say U m Reg. U.S. Pat. Office is not limited to perspiration odors “‘Mum”’ is so well known as the deodorant for perspira- tion odors, many forget it eliminates other body odors, too. ‘“‘Mum’’ destroys all odors, and particular people who want complete freedom from odors, use**Mum’’ after the bath, “‘Mum’’is harmless to skin and clothing. 25 at druy and department stores, or from us, postpaid, on receipt of price. 7 . Evans’s Depilatory To be ‘‘at your best”’ in decollete gowns, the arms and under- arms should be perfectly smooth and free from hair. You can remove hair quickly and without injury with Evans’s Depila- tory Outfit, right at your own dressing-table. Complete outfit 75¢ at drug and department stores, or Srom us, postpaid, on receipt of price. George B Evans 1108 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Jimmie Meets Society's Pet E was the cutest dog I ever saw! All white and curly, And he stuck his paw Right out to me to shake hands, And his eyes They was so smart it gave me a surprise ; Most dogs in cars are stupid. But he Wasn't a single bit, oh, no, sirree! He was ‘most human, sittin’ by the wheei Barkin’ at me. 'N [reached up to fect How soft he was. And then the lady cried: “Don’t touch him pleas And pulled him to her side “My pwecious love,” She said, “ Hush, hush such noise! Oo mustn't p'ay wif dirty ‘ittle boys.” She never even looked at me, but sat And talked to him— Fool baby talk like that! And I went on, I didn’t care at all "Cause I was dirty, but she had her gall To say so, 's if I couldn't even hear, It made me mad ‘n L cried, pretty near, Only I wouldn't. But you bet I would Steal that there curly white dog If I could! (Idea of anyone being so stuck up She wouldn’t even let me touch her pup ') But I bet if she'd let him He'd enjoy Bein’ a pal to some poor little boy Like me, and playin’ really. I Would teach him tricks, pretending to die And beggin’ for his supper, and now Already he's learnt how To shake hands and hold out his little paw; He was the cutest dog I ever saw! Maurine Halliburton HY has not Henry Ford’s name been mentioned for the Presiden- cy? He has plenty of money, he kept his son out of war and he knows noth- ing of history. He is also a splendid traveler and rarely breaks down of ery ty? Comp PSYCHO! ! What is it? Do you want to be gorse ohare Taveign oe myer aie claims. With finger tips rest- beds Psycho Speaks for Itvelf . , odye, >) ot wig) K vince yoursell. maa i DineCT SALES COMPANY > tas Tati Be, Yr Cy FOR p MEN oF BRAINS IGARS “MADE AT KEY WEST comicbooks.com