Life, 1923-02-01 · page 12 of 40
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This page is primarily **advertising and news items** rather than political satire. The main content includes: **News Stories:** - A fountain monument donated by Mrs. Toofus Royal Rams to the city (cost: $3,961.83) - Brief items about Prince of Wales renouncing his claim, French Army movements, and a Ladies' Aid Society financial report **Advertisements:** - Brother Charles' Soothing Syrup (patent medicine claiming to "prevent complications") - La Follette's Souverain Remedy (advertised as cure for neck pain and tiredness) - Notices for The Bijou theater and proposed White House building plans The page lacks significant political cartoons or satirical commentary. It reflects early 20th-century publication style mixing local news with patent medicine advertisements—products now recognized as likely ineffective or even harmful.
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Page Ten COSTLY GIFT TO CITY UNVEILED Mrs. Toofus Royal Rams Sees Monument Presented. WILL SAVE HORSES FROM SUMMER THIRST Vast Throng Hears Speech in Which Donor Is Eloquently Lauded. Courthouse Square was crowded as never before at noon yesterday when the new drinking fountain for horses, presented by Mrs. Toofus Royal Rams to the city, was unveiled with due ceremony. The monument cost $3,961.83 and is symbolic in style. The donor sat on the platform dur- ing the ceremony and her eight-year- old daughter, Miss Alycia, pulled the rope that unveiled the fountain, Hon. Archibald Dunkwurst made the speech of acceptance on behalf of the city and praised the generosity of the giver, saying that such civic actions were the best thing that could hap- pen. At the conclusion of the ceremony all officially connected with it ad- journed to Mrs. Rams’ home where an elegant luncheon was served. England’s Prince Quits. London, England.—In a letter to the Times today the Prince of Wales re- nounced his claim to the throne. French Army Moves. Paris, France-Under command of Marshal Foch the French Army crossed the Rhine this morning and began its march to Berlin. At The Bijou All Week The Season’s Greatest Hit “SMILING WILL” HAYS in THIS WAY OUT NEW BLOCS Proposed for Paving Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to THE WHITE HOUSE On Exhibition Here All Year Round Ambassador Harvey, Whose Whim- sical After Dinner Speeches in England, Allin the Spirit of Good, Clean Fun, of Course, Have Caused Many a Chuckle at London Banquets. His Latest Practi- cal Joke Was to Declare that Women Have No Souls. LADIES’ AID MAKES REPORT Matrons Realized $3,618.21 and Disbursed $3,512.68. Mrs. Brian Boru Levinski, man of the Ladies’ Aid Society Fi° nancial Committee, submitted the an-| nual report of that body yesterday af- chair- ternoon to the entire orga nization, The figures showed that by contrity tions, entertainments and other cha. itable affairs the sum of $3,618.21 Was realized during the past year, fy penditures for worthy objects totale $3,512.68, leaving a balance on hanj of $105.53. After the report had been read, Mn Edward St. Clair Fitzpatrick move that it be adopted, which it was unanimous vote. ; The meeting then re-elected Mr Levinski chairman of the Financig Committee for the ensuing adjourned until next Tuesd: there will be a bridge at Mrs. Levis ski’s home. CHARLES» SOOTHING SYRUP Internationally Known | Prevents Complications Have You That Tired Feeling? Do You Ever Get a Pain in the Neck? LA FOLLETTE’S SOUVERAIN REMEDY WILL REMOVE IT Nothing like this has ever been offered to the public before. It conquers even the worst cases. When all others have failed try Progressive Syrup—Made from the juices of the herbs on which the Bull Moose fed. comicbooks.com