Life — December 7, 1922 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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But a Job is a Job I needed a job once—badly. I dream about it now—years later. About everything else has happened to me, for that matter, but somehow being without a job was the worst. . . Tf it wasn’t that my kids think I am.a great man, I would tell of some of the things I had to do to earn a living. What Iam groping for is some way of putting a little hope into you fellows who need a job, without patronizing you. We older men have all been through it. We all made our fight and won out according to our abilities. We all found our jobs just as you are certain to find yours. And the experience, bitter though it was, didn’t hurt us. It made men of us. But it’s about time I got to work at my own job of selling you a tube of Mennen Shaving Cream. . . Tt may seem heartless to sympathize with a fellow for being jobless and then try to take four bits away from him, but I don’t look at it that way. oo. ; Whatever you do at this critical period, don't admit for a minute that the best is too good for you. Don’t accept second rate stuff. To do that is fatal. . Generally speaking, I don’t admire swank, but when a gritty kid is hanging on to his right to existence by his eyebrows, I don’t care if he puts on the front of a head waiter. So, even if it’s your last half dollar, I advise you to swagger into a drug store and demand Mennen’s. For a few minutes in the morning, anyway, it will put you on the level of captains of industry, movie stars and prize fighters. All the money in the world won’t buy a better shave than you can get with Mennen’s. It is one of the few things that has reached perfection. Say, Lam going to be a good fellow and let you keep your fifty cents. If you are really out of a job, I will send my regular 10 cent demonstrator tube free. I'll even throw in a sample of Mennen Talcum for Men—a he-powder which is great for after shaving and bathing. It doesn’t show. Men on intimate terms with a pay envelope will please send the dime. Mennen Salesman) THe Mennen Company Newark, NJ. USA. 7 LPF E Extra Santa Clauses ISS Mildred Smith to Mr. Hawes S Dispatched a missive brief and snappy : “Drop in, dressed up as Santa Claus, And help to make the children happy.” But Mildred’s. aunts who bore her name, And several aunts who bore her mother’s, Had written letters much the same To other Misters, not their broth- ers. The house at Christmas over- brimmed With youngsters, aunts and guests assembled ; The room was hushed, the lights were dimmed, In eager hope the children trem- bled. A knock! Six ladies cried, “Come in!” Upon the door all eyes were. cen- tered; The door swung wide—with mighty din A file of Santa Clauses entered! And every Santa puffed and fumed Beneath a pack superbly laden; And every Santa Claus assumed A place beside a different maiden. “Oh, look!” cried chubby little Will, Arrayed in nightwear somewhat scanty: “A Santa Claus for Sister Mil And one apiece for every Aunty!” But oh! what gifts there were! And oh! But everyone was blithe and merry! And pretty soon the mistletoe Was stripped of every magic berry. And all agreed with great delight: “We now, for several good be- causes, Amend the rules of Christmas Night By adding sundry extra Clauses.” A. G. That’s Enough “Did you remove the price marks from all the presents before you wrapped them up, Henry?” “No, dear. Only from the inex- pensive ones.” Life is a platitude which ingenu- ity makes interesting. Just what is Listerine, anyhow? OU'LL be interested to . know just why Listerine is so efficient and so safe as an antiseptic—why it has grown so steadily in popularity for the last half century. Listerine consists of antisep- fY: oils and essences, such as thyme, eucalyptus, baptisia, gaul- theria and mentha, scientifically combined with a saturated solu- tion of boric acid. Thus it has a two-fold anti- Septic effect—first, the liquid itself halts infection; then upon evaporation it leaves a film of pure boric acid to protect the wound while Nature heals. Its action is safe and sure. Don't be without it at home. For with Listerine near at hand you enjoy that comfortable feel- ing of knowing the antiseptic you use is both efficient and safe. The booklet that comes with each bottle explains more fully some of its many uses A safe, unirritating antiseptic for cuts, wounds and scratches, af- fording protection against infec- tion while Nature heals. As a gargle for sore throat to ward off more serious ills As a spray in nasal catarrh. A safe and fragrant deeodorant in matters of personal hygiene. Delightful after shaving. Effective in combating dandruff. Useful in many skin disorders, As a mouth-wash to correct unpleasant breath (halitosis) Lambert Pharmacal Company St. Louis, U. S. A. comicbooks.com