Life, 1921-12-01 · page 58 of 58
Life — December 1, 1921 — page 58: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains mostly **advertisements and literary content** rather than political cartoons. The main editorial content is a **book review in verse** by Arthur Guiterman of Coningsby Dawson's novel *The Kingdom Round the Corner*. The review mocks the plot's romantic entanglements—a noble lord ("Tabs") selflessly plays matchmaker for various women while suppressing his own feelings. Guiterman's final couplet delivers the satire: the author used a "baser model" instead of genuine truth, and "ought to kick himself for writing twaddle." This is literary criticism disguised as humorous verse. Below that, a brief joke labeled "High Visibility" puns on the contemporary wellness trend of "vitamins," with a waiter attributing cereal specks to popular health supplements rather than admitting contamination. The remaining content consists of period **product advertisements** (belts, cement, musical instruments) and a subscription offer for *Life* itself—typical magazine filler of the era.
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