Life, 1923-06-21 · page 35 of 36
Life — June 21, 1923 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct elements: **Left side - Literary review:** A satirical poem by A.G. reviewing Zona Gale's novel "Faint Perfume." The poem critiques class attitudes, depicting the "Crumbs" (working-class characters) as resentful that the protagonist Leda, a refined woman of higher social standing, won't condescend to them. The satire mocks both the Crumbs' jealousy and their expectation that Leda should lower herself to "know and love" them. The reviewer subtly suggests readers show more sympathy toward the working classes. **Right side - Advertisement:** A full-page Orange-Crush beverage ad featuring the product's distinctive "Krinkly Bottle." The ad uses a beach/swimming scenario to pitch the drink as refreshing relief from thirst, employing casual, colloquial language ("Wade right in") typical of 1920s marketing. The page mixes literary criticism with consumer advertising—both common in *Life* magazine's format.
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Rhymed Reviews Faint Perfume By Zona Gale D. Appleton & Co. Avone the simply-awful Crumbs How lost was high-strung Leda Perrin! As out of place as worms in plums Or thumbs in soup or snakes in Erin. When Leda didn’t have a cent, When Leda’s health was out of kelter, Those horrid, earthy Crumbs they went And gave her food and warmth and shelter. No Crumbs have either taste or tact ; A Crumb will stare and lift an eye- brow When one departs from humdrum Fact Or slings a phrase a trifle highbrow. Yet while no Crumbs have souls that rise ove their bread, or else Uneedas, ‘Tis not so hard to sympathize With what such Crumbs must think of Ledas. *s dreadful bright!” they “Of course she’s bound to keep her pose up, But when we talk,—well, anyv She needn't always turn her nose up. “If she’s so smart and wise and nd Why can’t she kind of iet us know her? It's up to her to understand Poor folks like us, so far below her. “Then we might give her all that's due To one so fine and far above us, And she might learn a thing or two If she would try to know and love us. So gentle writers, hear my plea, And let the hearts within you soften Benignly toward the Bourgeoisie; You're kicking them a bit too often. A. G. A Few Results of Having a New Girl HaLF-FULL boxes of gold-tipped etter... florists’ bills . . . dis- coveries of formerly unknown res- taurants ... bits of poetry learned by heart . . . the purchase of new neck- wear... a thorough knowledge of the Park... the latest dance steps... an intimate acquaintance with hotel lobbies . . . a general brushing-up on semi-forgotten facts ... an overdrawn bank account. Tue Supreme Court has held that there can be no more liquor with water on the side unless you have water on all sides, Tastes better out of the “Krinkly Bottle” we DS JRANGE-CRUSH —THEN A DIVE fora Cool “Crush” Come in, the water’s fine! Come out and your throat seems burned to a cinder—then’s the time to make a dive for a Ward’s Orange-Crush.«~ Tip up the “Krin- kly Bottle.” Wade right in and let it cool you all the way down. It just reaches into the corners and soothes away the raw edges of your thirst. — Be sure of the “Krinkly Bottle” when you order a “Crush” in Orange, Lemon or Lime flavors, whether it’s just one bottle or a case. ORANGE-CRUSH COMPANY, Chicago, U. S. A. 47 Gt. Tower Street, London, E. C. 3 Orange-Crush Co., Ltd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada OranceaxCRUSH Tey Ward's . CONSTITUENTS LEMON-CRUSH LIME-CRUSH Ward’s “Crushes” owe their distinctive The two delicious companion drinks ae and delightful flavors to the natural fruit of Orange-Crush oils of oranges, lemons and limes. To —also delightful, Crush-flavored these have been added pure cane sugar, Ice Cream, Ices and Sherbets ‘Ask any retail ice dealer for them citrus fruit juices, U. S. certified food color, fruit acid and carbonated water. (8) comicbooks.com