Life, 1920-03-18 · page 10 of 54
Life — March 18, 1920 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and miscellaneous content** rather than political satire. The main features are: 1. **"Young Man" advisory** (left): A generic motivational piece about seizing opportunity and self-improvement, directed at young men entering the workforce. 2. **"The Right of Eve's Daughters"** (bottom left): A poem by Stokely S. Fisher advocating for women's participation in business and decision-making—a progressive stance for the era, addressing women's economic rights. 3. **Multiple product advertisements**: Piso's cough syrup, Tycos thermometer, Sexology book, and other period goods. 4. **Cartoon illustration** (bottom right): Shows someone in cold/winter weather near a building entrance—a simple humorous scene with caption "Don't stand in the draft, Willis, you'll ketch cold." The page reflects early 20th-century concerns about gender equality and consumer products rather than political commentary.
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“LIFE: Young Man— Are you ready for opportunity when it comes? Are your physical capacitiesequal to the issue? You, young college man, are YOU getting every cent’s worth from your tuition? Young engineer, are YOU efficient and full of pep from whistle to whistle? Watch out that poor eyesight does not drag on your endurance. Any vision below normal is subtracting from your chances of success. Make sure of your sight by a visit to your own Optometrist periodically. He can tell you if your vision is walking with you or holding you back. If you do not know an Optometrist in your locality, we will suggestone. Write for the “Conservation of Service. Sight” booklet. It’s gratis. It tells * how to save sight. Associated Optometrists of America, Inc. Home Office : 209'3 E. Broad St. Richmond, Va. The Right of Eve's Daughters HEY intend to cast their ballot That's their plan And to share in all the business Of the man Why not all they ask allow? As they always have, they now Mean to take it, anyhow— That's their plan! They intend to make you over, That's their plan; They've decided they must do it, And they can! Though it makes you cross-eyed, you Must adopt their point of view, Do just what they want you to— That's their plan! Oh, the man-made world offends them, So they plan How to clean it from Beersheba E’en to Dan, Silly work, with scorn you view it? With a smile they'll lead you to it; They will make you help them do it-- That's their plan! Stokely S. Fisher. California Local Color For Use of Nou-resident Writers HE Golden Gate The silver dollars The green tourists. The white-plaguers, The yellow peril. The redwoods. The blue Pacific. Wanted—Secretary of-—— MENABLE, tractable and_ thor- oughly broken to the leash. Must be free from all bad habits—particu- larly that of using his own mind Should be trained to recognize only “His Master’s Voice.” Must thor- oughly understand that the term im- plies Secretary to Do Stated Things. To avoid unnecessary waste of time in interviewing applicants, it should be understood that no man accustomed to think for himself and to reach conclu- sions unaided will be considered. Oppor- tunity offers maximum of work and dis- couragement with minimum of satisfac- tion and self-respect. Salary mod esos THERMOMETER CANDY pull is lots of fun when you know it’s going to be a success. Make certain by testing the temperature of the batch frequently with a Tycos Candy Thermometer. Get it at your dealer's. Send for book of delicious recipes Taplor toe Cana me Taylor Instrument Companies ROCHESTER NY. ‘There's a Tyces ot Taylor Thermometer for Every Purpose 3 8 Kaowietze a cunz Mon Shealéttave. Havwieds ¢a Yoong fl asbund Sboaid Rave. Kaneteds caf atber Sh oaldBave. Koowieds ¢.a f ather Sa ovid bnpart to His Sea. Medical fae Wesband Sbeatdttave. ateme, Knowledge a Mother re $2.25 posted Medica lhawwiedgea ‘Writefer~Other People's Optaions’*and Table of Contents Puritan Pub. Co., Dept. ~-7, Central, Philadelphia, Pa. Important as H umbrellas in March Because Piso’s wards of ill effects of cold, rainy weather, For 55 yearsithas ended distressing coughs and eased inflamed, irritated throat hoarseness and throat tickling. in the medicine cabinet ready fo: mediate use at the very first symp! 30e at your druggist’s. Contains opiate, Good for young and old Cougs & Colds FIRST AID TO THE PURCHASER If it is for HER—and you don’t know what to send If it is for YOU—and you cannot find it If it is for the youngster—who has everything you can think of SHIFT THE TROUBLE AND THE FUSSING Miss Walton of SCRIBNER’S MAGA ZINE FIFTH AVENUE SECTION re ders first aid. Write her what you want —She will get it for you—No charge for her services. 597 Fifth Avenue, New York Look for the Fifth Avenue Section in Scribner Magazine each month, “DON’T STAND IN THE DRAFT, WILLIE, You'LL KETCH coLD” comicbooks.com