Life, 1920-08-19 · page 32 of 40
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This page mixes political commentary with period advertising (circa early 20th century). **Top Section - "An Individualist":** A satirical piece about an Irish-American friend named O'Doul who accepts moderate socialism but virulently opposes communism. His objection is absurdist: he fears communists could tell him there are "too many men just like you" and exile him from New York to Columbus. The satire mocks both his hypocritical political stance (accepting some socialism while rejecting communism) and his irrational individualist pride. **Traffic Policeman Section:** A metaphorical piece comparing a traffic cop's safety function to optometrists monitoring eyesight—both are "traffic policemen" warning of dangers. **Other Content:** The page includes a joke about a museum exhibiting a lion and lamb peacefully coexisting (biblical reference to Isaiah's prophecy), with the keeper revealing they must "renew them lambs pretty frequently"—a dark joke about the lion's appetite undermining the religious message. The remainder comprises period advertisements for antiperspirant, hair removal, and beverages.
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An Individualist We were talking to our friend O'Doul about politics, and he was calm enough until somebody announced himself “a violent radical.” “TL can stand for Socialism—a little of it, anyway,” said O'Doul fiercely; “but it's this Communism that makes me mad. I'm not going to stand for any form of govern- ment under which a man can come up to me and say, ‘O’Doul, there are too many men just like you in New York. You go out and live in Columbus.’” —New York Tribune. In a Pinch, use ALLEN'’S FOOT-EASE “Lapor is becoming convinced that it is going too far.” “Yes, the men are beginning to realize that if they haven't jobs they won't be able to strike."—Buffalo Express. HALT! The traffic policeman stands between you and danger. He warns you of the approaching cars and autos that you may pass in safety. YOUR EYES TOO have their own traffic policeman—the dimness and burning pains— that warn you of the dangers ahead. The safest way is te have a vision examinanon periodically There are Opiometrats everywhere The Emblem of Su- who can quicklyand efficiently examine [peop apqay teehions your eyes. If you do not know one, k for. where you write to thes office. Weill tell you the obtain your glasses names of several in your vicinity Also ask for the litle Conservation of Sight booklet. It's gratis. Associated Optometrists of America, Inc. Home Office, 209% E. Broad St. Richmond, Virgisia Reg. U.S. Pet. OF No matter how crowded the gathering, you can enjoy the comfortable assurance that your body al clothing are free from all odors of perspiration or other body odors. Use a little “Mum”? daily, and retain, all day and evening, the sweet freshness that the bath imparts. at drug- and department-stores, or from us, postpaid, on receipt of price as's Cucumber Jelly for sunburn or windburn—softens and whitens the skin Evans Depilatory removes superfluous hair There is no danger in removing hair temporarily from arms, under- arms or face. Evans's Depilatory does it gently and quickly without irritating the most delicate skin. Complete Depilatory Outfit 75c. at drug- and department-stores, or from us, postpaid, on receipt of price. George B,. Evans 1108 Chestnut Street Millennial Performers It is known as “ The Biblical Expositorial and Zoological Museum.” On one of the opened days a visitor was engrossed with wonderment as he stood be fore the finest “feature” of the museum. It was a cage in which a lion and a lamb lay side by side. The lamb, admittedly, looked a shade nervous; but the great, fat. hulking king of the beasts mused lazily in a half-comatose condition. It was, in truth, an impressive picture. ‘The visitor asked = keeper how the animals were so trained to play the part of performers in the Great Millennium, and the keeper replied: “It's sure some feat what we done in this cage. There ye've got the real quintessence of the teaching of the Bible in actual life. We've got Christianity down to a fine point, see? "N there's your lion and lamb lying down together, as the prophet bet they would, though he forgot to mention where it would happen.” The visitor, who was an Englishman, was dumb with admiration and amazed at the fact of the achievement before his eyes. The keeper moved away and vouchsafed this illuminating remark, when his back was turned to the visitor: “'Course, you know, we have to renew them lambs pretty frequently."—Sketch, The Irresistible Meets the Immovable Scene: Exclusive West-End Square. with passing procession of “ Reds.” Tue Fiac-nearer: Comrade, the Revolu- tion is ‘ere! Tue Compete Butter: Ar! Will you kindly deliver it at the harea hentrance? —Punch. Philadelphia Morner: Why don’t you dress sensibly Marie? Davcnter: Oh, ma, it would seem s foolish—Boston Transcript, Tue worst thing about being engaged to a real smart man is that he is almost sure to ask you to read a book that you can't understand.—Konsas City Star. A GOOD CURE FOR EVERY TH HRETIA Old Reliable FORMERLY KNOWN AS CHECONA EVANS ALE Brimful of Health and Happiness FINE FOR COTTAGE, CAMP AND ¢ Lue. Ail Drslers—C, HL EVANS & SONS” Estab, 1356 for Coughs & Colds comicbooks.comndy