Life, 1921-03-10 · page 35 of 36
Life — March 10, 1921 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes editorial content with advertising. The main editorial piece, "Let's Name Him," is a light satirical poem about President Harding's choice of a White House pet dog. The satire gently mocks the trivial nature of the debate—Mrs. Harding prefers a Boston bull terrier while Mr. Harding wants an Airedale—treating this domestic disagreement as if it were a serious state matter requiring a "proper" name befitting the presidential residence. The page also contains several comic vignettes (Cut-Throat Competition, Woman's Observing Eye) with mild social humor, plus a substantial advertisement for W.L. Douglas shoes emphasizing direct-factory pricing and quality guarantees. The Bayer Aspirin advertisement warns readers to check for the company name on tablets—referencing post-WWI trademark battles over generic aspirin use.
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