Life, 1923-02-01 · page 39 of 40
Life — February 1, 1923 — page 39: what you’re looking at
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This page contains **satirical dialect humor** and **advertising**. **"Lessons in New Yorkese: The Soda Fountain"** mocks working-class New York City immigrant speech patterns—specifically the accent and slang of 1920s urban youth. The dialogue between "Chawlie" and a soda fountain worker exaggerates dropped consonants, non-standard grammar, and colloquial expressions ("Daggetsafresh smee lunchouwa," "coupla lobstas"). The satire targets the urban underclass's manner of speech as distinctly *foreign* or comical to educated readers. **"The Pendulum"** is a brief, unrelated poem about a woman's changing modesty—she once displayed her knees freely but now blushes when wind touches her clothing, suggesting shifting social standards around female propriety. The bulk of the page is **Hinds Honey and Almond Cream advertising**, featuring product descriptions, testimonial verse, and imagery of an attractive woman. This was typical Life magazine content—mixing entertainment with commercial sponsorship.
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Lessons in New Yorkese The Soda Fountain « LO Chawlie howsa olsheek— huh?” “Hlosweetie howju getteer? Wuz- zuntabosslookin awja loseya jawb?” “Daggetsafresh smee lunchouwa.” it? Ithawchuwuz wawkin inyasleep. Whaddayagonna have— coupla lobstas elbos?” No Chawlie Iwanna hachawklit maulidmilk withanegg anna tongue- salid sannitch. Anpussome mayna- sonna sannitch annalotta whipcreem innamaulid milk.” zossakes danchawanna roar er- sterinnit ?” “Sright tryan sperl melunch will- va? Jazzitup Chawlie likagoofella.” Weyain gonnomore tonguesalad. Giveya creemcheezonrye.” ‘Notta thisbundusta yawont. Gim- mea cawnedbeefantamawta.” “Wun cawnedbeefantamata ight! Youcan putonna maynays ya- Anheresya berled dinna. . .” naaay |” nattasweetie ?” Say Chawlie wassisyou gimme?” ya wacha awdid.” Say youdidnot! Iawdidchawklit annisis mapil asumpin.” “Igiveyaya awda. Weyain gonno- mapil inna staw.” “Odidya? Wawasmeawda ?” “Yagottit infrontaya.” “Owihavehavel? — Thisizzamapil- watcha awdid.” “Say Ididnot. Iawdida hachawklit maulid.” “Yousez mapil.” “Dabesa foolish. Inevvaeatmapil immelife. Isezchawklit.” “Yousez mapil anyougot mapil. Lappitup.” “Iwont lappup nomapilmilk fano- buddy. Icome innear anniawdida hachawklit maulid.” Yougotcha awda.” Igot mapil Itellya. Iwontdrinkit. Iwant chawklit. Igottahave chawk- lit. Lissen Chawlie. I wanna hachawklit maulid. . .witha negg. keismapilaway.” “Awrite awrite youdoneeda drink- it. Now wawasit chawanned ?” “Aw. . .gimmea frawstid cawfee.” H.W. H. The Pendulum Wuat change is this that in my fair Dulcinea appears ? What magic’s lent to one short month The processes of years? For she who lately, unconcerned, Displayed her dimpled knees To-day’s ablush should prankish wind E’en stir her draperies! R. H. B. HINDS COLD CREAM issemi- greaseless, cleansing, healing, and perfect for massage. HINDS DISAPPEARING CREAM quickly vanishes; adds charm to the complexion by its refining influence. Relieves catchy fingers. In Beauty Land not faraway ‘Two little Cre-Maids met one day, And Disappearing Cream said, **See, Our Queen of Beauty Land loves me." Cold Cream replied, “*That may be true But I am sure she loves me too."” These are the Creams that comfort and refresh the skin;— fragrant, delightful, easy to use, yet always sure in yielding most gratifying results. In midwinter, when frigid winds are injuring unprotected complexions, Hinds Honey and Almond Cream is preventing roughness and chapping, and is adding to the attrac- tiveness of those women who are using it daily. The hands should be moistened with this cream to overcome the slight drying effect of some kinds of soap. Among its other valuable qualities, this pure liquid emollient forms a wonderfully effective base for face powder and, because it is so simple to apply, the habit of using it is rapidly extending throughoutall communities, particularlyin women’s college towns. This same Hinds Honey and Almond Cream for years has been recommended as an aid in manicuring because it so agreeably softens the cuticle for removal and prevents soreness; also, as it adds to the lustre of the nails. Alto- gether, it isa success for the entire manicuring process. Just then a voice said, sweet and clear, “Please don’t forget that I am here; Cre-Maid of Honor I should stand Throughout the realm of Beauty Land, The favorite of our Queen, I deem Mast be Hinds Honey and Almond Cream." All druggists and depart- ments sell Hinds Honey and Almond Cream in bottles, 50cand $1.00, Cold and Disappearing Cream, tubes, 25c. Jars, 60c. Traveler size, all creams, 10ceach. We maila sample HoneyandAlmondCream for 2c, trial size 6c. Cold or Disappearing sample 2c, trial tube 4c. A. S. HINDS CO. Dept. 18 Portland, Maine comicbooks.com