Life, 1922-06-15 · page 34 of 36
Life — June 15, 1922 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains travel advertising, a book review, and humor pieces typical of early 20th-century American magazines. **Main Content:** The dominant elements are **Canadian tourism advertisements** for railways and vacation destinations (Jasper Park, Mount Robson, Ontario lakes), reflecting period interest in travel promotion. **"Rhymed Reviews"** critiques A.A. Milne's detective novel *The Red House Mystery*, written in clever verse. The reviewer praises the amateur detective "Antony" (Anthony on jacket) for solving mysteries that professional police bungle, though notes the protagonist is emotionally detached from his crimes. **"Their Favorite Pastimes"** is a humorous list matching professions to activities through wordplay—"The Bankrupt—Hockey" (going broke), "The Bootlegger—Skating" (illegal), "The Engineer—Bridge," etc. This reflects Prohibition-era America (bootleggers referenced) and uses puns on job titles. The page also includes period product advertisements (Forhan's dental products, Cortez cigars, Bell-ans antacid) and a sexual education manual—all typical *Life* magazine content from this era.
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Majestic Mount Robson, Alt, 13,069 feet Jasper Park and Mount Robson Park embrace the scenic mountain wonders of the Dominion. Canadian National Railways cross the Rockies at the low- est altitude, the easiest gradients and in view of Canada’s highest peaks. Your Ideal Vacation is realized in the “Highlands of Ontario” —Algonquin Park—(Alt. 2,000 ft.)— Muskoka Lakes—Great Lakes—30,000 Islands Georgian Bay—Lake of Bays— Kawartha Lakes—Timagami—Nipigon —Quetico—Minaki. Fishing, Boating, Bathing, Golf, Camping and finest Hotels. Hay fever unknown. Lower St. Lawrence and Maritime Provinces Fishing, Hunting and Camping Real fishing and hun ing in virgin streams and vet ed bi country in NOVA SCOTIA, WwW ICK, QUEBEC, ON- TARIO, ‘ALBERTA G BRITISH COLUMBIA For full information write Canadian National or Grand Trunk Railways at any of the following addresses. Ask for Booklet B, mentioning districts that interest OU, Boston, 294 Washington yfinneapolis, 518 Second Avenue, »South Buttalo, 1019 Chamber Now yy 2 - of Commerce Building Newyork 1270 Broad Ghicseo, 108 west Pittsburgh, 505 Park Building e408 Drastlon Portland. “Me.. Grand St. Louls, 305. Mei chants Laclede Bldg. ys Bl St. Paul, 4th and Jack- Spring Streets son Streets H. H. MELANSON Passenger Traffic Manager Canadian National Railways Toronto, Can. G. T. BELL Passenger Traffic Manager Grand Trunk Railway Montreal, Can. 1723, (GARS “MADE AT KEY WEST.— SEXUAL KNOWLEDGE 320 Pages ILLUSTRATED Cloth By Winfield Scott Hall, M. D, Ph. D. SEX FACTS MADE PLAIN Biery Seute woman” should know What every young husband and Every young wife should know hat every parent should know 10 ge Tablocontente ond commendations on request AMERICAN PUB. CO., 686 Winston Bldg., Philadelphia ‘ER VEE = Rhymed Reviews The Red House Mystery By A. A. Milne. E. P. Dutton & Co. HE doors are locked; is done; The local sleuths are ineffective; But see! to get his kind of fun Appears the Amateur Detective. the deed What name is this that some engage With that of Sherlock Holmes to bracket ? Tis “Antony” on every page, Though “Anthony” upon the e jacket. Within the house of ruddy hue The subtle culprit dares to lodge him. F He quickly finds each missing clue; The Secret Passage cannot dodge him. While all the most absurd police Are even made to look absurder, He proves—will wonders never cease ?— Who really did the artful murder. Though Antony, I grieve to state, Has grown to like his guilty quarry (The murdered man deserved his fate), He doesn’t seem the least bit sorry. He loves to solve a crafty plan And bring a head upon a platter. He loves the game—the chase of Man; The human problem doesn’t matter. The tale has _ twists enough; The end is hid,—I’ll let it stay so, It’s really good detective stuff And clever, too; I blush to say so; and thrills For though in strategy and guile I rate my prowess close to zero, I guessed this riddle quite a while Before the chilly-blooded hero. A. G. Their Favorite Pastimes HE Bankrupt—Hockey. The Bootlegger—Skating. The Coquette—Archery. The Motorist—Cross-country run- ning. The Chiropodist—Football. The Critic—Hammer throwing. The Diplomat—Tilting. The Engineer—Bridge. The Movie Comedian—Discus throwing. The Shipping Clerk—Boxing. THE tourist stood in front of a sign—“Subway Entrances.” “H’m! It doesn’t entrance me,” he said coldly. ‘THE CAREY PRINTING CO. Inc. - New Yorx bleeding a sign of trouble EDICAL science knows how serious is the sign of bleeding gums. For it knows that tender and bleeding gums are the forerun- ners of Pyorrhea, that dread disease which afflicts four out of five people over forty. If the disease is unchecked, the gum- line recedes, the teeth decay, loosen and [a fall out, or must be extracted to rid the system of the Pyorrhea poisons generated at their, base — poisons which seep into the system and wreck the health, They cause rheu- matism, nervous disorders, anaemia, and many other ills. To avoid Pyorthea, visit your dentist often for teeth and gum inspection, and use Forhan’s For the Gums,’ Forhan’s For the Gums will prevent Pyorrhea- its progress—if used in time istently. Ordinary dene tifrices cannot do this, Forhan’s keeps the gums firmand healthy [3 site teeth white and. clean, tart using it today. If gum shrinkage has already set in, use Forhan’s according to directions and consult your dentist immediately for spe- cial treatment. 35¢ and 60c, in the United States and Canada. Formula of R. J. Forban, D. D. 8. FORHAN Co. New York Venial First Georctan: I hear you-all lynched the wrong man the other day. Seconp Georctan: Yeah, but it didn’t matter. He didn’t know what the lynchin’ was for, anyway. TueErE is nobody so uninteresting as a man in a hurry. Sure Relief FOR INDIGESTION 6 BELLANS Hot wee Sure Relief » BELLANS 25¢ ano 75¢ PACKAGES EVERYWHERE comicbooks.com