Life, 1922-12-07 · page 73 of 80
Life — December 7, 1922 — page 73: what you’re looking at
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This page contains a satirical short story titled "An International Episode" (continued from an earlier section) about a writer attempting to organize some major undertaking—likely a conference or standardization effort. The humor centers on his failed attempt to secure support from a former U.S. governor named J——s C——x (name obscured), whom he learns was too overwhelmed by being called "Prominent American" in the British press to even write letters in response. The joke mocks both American vanity and international pretension. The remainder of the page consists of period advertisements: a dog training book, White Scotch Collie breeding services, and a Formamint throat tablet advertisement featuring medical endorsements. A humorous penguin cartoon about dressing appears at bottom. The obscured names and the note "My hair is still uncurled" suggest editorial redactions or inside jokes for contemporary readers that remain opaque today.
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An International Episode (Continued from page 49) In the London papers, I read that Mr. J—m—s C—x, former governor , U. S. A, was I wrote him, too. No one is too big,—nor too small,—to be of help in launching an undertaking of such might and magnitude as this of mine. But I received no answer. Later, I learned that he was unable to write letters—to see anyone,—be- ing completely overcome at his hotel ae cing himself headlined in the British press as “Prominent Ameri- can!’ And in spite of all the reas- suring letters I did receive—(1) the novel and original idea of call- ing i conference; (2) the hearty Hans-Across-the-Seas spirit; (3) the d y of Labor; and (4) the B—li—r Note,—nothing has yet been lone toward standardizing elec- tricity ! N. B. My hair is still uncurled. J. B. Free Dog Book jot! specialist. Tells how to or ED AND TRAIN your dog KEEP HIM HEALTHY an CURE DOG DISEASES How t» put dog in condition, kill fess, cvre scratching, mange, dis temper. Cives twenty-five famous Q-W Doc REMEDIES end 150 illustrations of dog leads, training cellars, farnass. ripping combs, dog houses, ele. Mailed free. | V Ret Bes, Nev ra Dept. 19 Bound Brook, New Jersey White Scotch Collies The dog that will guard your home and family; the dog that will whip to a standstill a bull that weighs a ton, then turn around and allow your baby to jump on him and gouge his eyes. ‘An outdoor and indoor pal of your boy every day for ten years. A protector of your wife and daughter anywhere. With his head in your lap, his sparkling convince you there is a lot of truth and ft in the world. Our Island White C: five blue ribbons at September Chicago “hows and his sons Were among the twelve ‘-n took on his seven-year trip to the Polar nd others are herding reindeer beyond the rele, Wonders on the farm. Hardy, coun- frown pedigree stock. Pair will raise $500.00 ' puppies a year, Strikingly beautiful ries for saddle horse, auto, lawn or porch; in body, mind and soul. For a a WHITE EPT. LL, OSHKOSH, WIS. Throat specialists, / throughout the ' world, recognize of For- mamine in pre- venting infection feoay through the throat Guard against infection. Make this tablet ‘your constant companion. TY as we may, we can- not escape the germs of infection. They are about us everywhere we go. Dust- swept streets, stuffy cars, stores, offices—any crowded place will breed and dissemi- nate them. Science tells us that they first lodge in the soft linings of the throat before invading the sys- So it is there we must attack and de- stroy them if we wish to avoid infec- tion. Hence, the vital importance of the most careful throat hygiene. Saliva cul- ture, after simple rins- ing of the mouth,con- taining verynumer- ous bacilli, Formamint, the germ-killing throat tablet, makes throat hygiene easy and pleasant. Little tablets, scien- tifically compounded, which one lets dissolve in the mouth, release apowerful yet harmless germicide which mixes with the saliva and thus penetrates into every fold, nook and crevice of the mouth and throat, searching out and de- sroying germs so they can no longer @ menace. For more than 15 years physi- cians have watched the effects of Same plate showing no sermlife after the application of Forma- mint. Formamint and have testified toits splendid efficiency. Use Formamint steadily as a protec- tion against infection. Use it whenever your throat feels sore or scratchy. Use it as a matter of personal hygiene. ormamint GERM-KILLING THROAT TABLETS ,—= Formamint is our Trademark—It identifies our product SAMPLES: To acquaint you with Formamint we will send a trial tube on receipt of 4c_in stamps to defray the cost of mailing. Address ‘The Bauer Chemical Co.,1x8West 18th St., New York, N.Y Christmas Wreaths Druip, ivy twine And the holly spray! This is the divine Natal day. ‘Tis for Faith they glow Hanging high above With the mistletoe, That’s for Love. : Cc. S. APPLICANT: . . . and I’ma col- lege graduate. Empvoyer: Well, I guess I'll give you a chance anyway. Second Penguin: JUST LIKE DEAUVILLE First Penguin: Of course, you know, no dressing up. In dress coats, as usual, then? —Le Rire (Paris) comicbooks.com