Life, 1921-07-07 · page 30 of 34
Life — July 7, 1921 — page 30: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The dominant content features three product advertisements: 1. **Van Kerr Transformers** (top): An automotive accessory claiming to improve engine performance, reduce gasoline consumption, and prevent oil leaks. The illustration shows a mechanical device. This represents early 1900s-era car modification products marketed with exaggerated performance claims typical of the era. 2. **Ingram's Therapeutic Shaving Cream** (bottom left): A medicinal shaving product targeting men with sensitive skin. 3. **Resinol Ointment** (bottom right): A topical burn treatment. The right column contains the **Life Fresh Air Fund** donor list—a charitable listing of contributors' names and donation amounts, likely supporting outdoor recreation for underprivileged children. No political cartoons, caricatures, or satire appear on this page. It represents typical early-20th-century magazine content: advertisements mixed with philanthropic announcements.
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YOUR TROUBLES ARE OVER The most important part of your car is the little Transformer, which cures the uneven,missing,jerky motor and makes self starters live up totheir name, “VCO” Van Kerr Transformers Decrease gasoline consumption—give greater power —reduce carbon deposits. They can be attached in a few minutes, and from that time on you will have a sweet, smoothly running motor which starts easily even in zero weather. Does Your Motor Pump Oil? Don’t Worry! Van Kerr Transformers cure the troubles which are due to this con- fireproof of ignition eliminates the necessity dition. Their patented, giving greater power and leaving no carbon. The Van Kerr method construction allows the current of for reboring cylinders and_ install- electricity to be broken in the open air without danger of igniting any The more produced, cars, vapors under the hood. combustible spark so burns every particle of oil and gas, ing new piston rings and instantly removes the difficulty caused by motors pumping oil. For pleasure tractors, motor-cycles and gas engines. We Will Send You a Set of Transformers of car you drive, Attach them (AM fourceytinder. oF 8 yourself. you nec to minutes and a pair of pliers. by parcel post. Write us today and tell us your dealer's name and the kind Simply pay, the postman ten and if for you are not satisfied that ‘ty ‘Qo all we say they will, return them and you will get your money back. The Van Kerr Co., Dept. 68, 3160 N. Clark St., Chicago Over 100,000 satisfled customers are using Van Kerr Transformers Does shaving irritate your skin? VEN the sharpest razor blade will irri- tate a skin that is sensitive. Yet there is no need for you to endure irritation when you shave. ‘Try Ingram’s Therapeutic Shaving Cream, and see how comfortable your shave will be. Ingram’s Therapeutic Shaving Cream has an exclusive medicinal property that soothes the sensitive skin, heals little cuts. Leaves your face smooth, and cool. No need to use a lotion. Get your first jar from your druggist today —50c. If your druggist is not supplied send us 50c and give us his name and ad- dress. We will mail you a jar of Ingram’s Therapeutic Shaving Cream and a tube of Ingram’s Zodenta for the teeth. FREDERICK F. INGRAM _COMPANY Windsor, Ont. 38 Tenth St., Detroit, Mich. lagrams Therapeutic Shaving CGéam For that little household burn There is nothing better than Resi- nol to relieve the smart and sting. Its gentle medication soothes while it heals. Apply freely but gently to the affected surface, so as not to disturb the injured skin. Then place a light bandage over the burn to keep out the air. Resinol Ointment hastens the healing—an important point—as broken skin means an op- portunity for germs to enter, and if they do they often cause painful and dangerous inflammation. Your druggist sells Resinol in two sizes, Resinol li Life Fresh Air Fund (Continued from page 4) Edson J. Gould, Newton, Mass Anonymous, Granville, N. Wm. E. Sloan, Rochester, Ny William’ A. Utiian, Jr. New’ York. Kinney, Rockport, Mass. Bee Teesdale N S., ‘Boston. Thos” Davie Detroit, “Mich. John McF. Bergland, Baltimore, E. S. Hammond, Albert Lea, \ Ruth Pine Furniss, Pelham,” ) Carolyn Dean, Monroe, N.Y. H. Cowperthwaite,, New Yorke ohn’ H. Young, Orient, N Carl V. Harding, Boston. E. S., Monroe, Chas.” E. Riley Ruth M. Hamilton, New Bed 4: Te Snyder, New York. K. E, Nixon,’ New, York, Mrs. Emma Mrs. Charles Washington, Ia. Halladay, Buffalo, N. Newport, R. I Andover, Mass: end, Westerly, Charles Lethe Neg’ York: Richard Lesh, New Yor Mrs. George C. Yeisley, Hudson, N. Friend, New London, Conn Lynn_C. Norris, Brooklyn, Keo F. Willson, St, Alba Mrs. 1A. B. Massey, ic iesewetter, East O a Brooks, Mini eee Gordon, V , Miler, WT citntan Comers : award 8 Weed, Newburgh, NOY: James Crowell, East Orange, N. Frank Hermes, New Rochell Mrs, Pierre J. Smith, Yo . Shedd, Plainfield, N. J Miss ROH Lorenz, New Yor! n ory of her niece May, and brother. Jean and Bob,” Piaintel A. R. Horr, Boonton, s. Geo. $. Capel 10.00 10.00 = "Thompson, Washington, D.C. 1.00 Mrs. Edward Coykendall, Kingston, New York 10.00 Dudley Ru: me) “Wanderer,” New Yi 2 10!00 Robert McC. Simonds, Boston. !2222112 20.00 Betty Lee Rich, White Plains, N. ak Cambridge, Mass. S., New. York J. Milbank, Louise B. Oswego N. Y. E., Oswego City, N. Mrs. F. S._ Foltz, Fert Ogiet! Gertrude “‘Scheide Caldwell, Mabel Stant, Dr, Geo. K Robert Bridges, Miss Louise B. Green, Scarsdale, } . Deas, Summerville, and Mary Hobbins, “Great Dodge, Worcester, M Barrows, Taunton, Smith, ‘Detroit . Quincy, New York E. Bere Smith, Allendale, No Joo... Harry Babcock ‘Brown, Concord, Ma Mrs. Joseph H, McGuire, West Che Bayonne, N. J.. Havana, Cuba Bayonne, N. J er Bellport, f. J Mrs. Jay 1. Mary’ and Frances Cushman, Mass. . comicbooks.com