Life, 1925-05-21 · page 35 of 40
Life — May 21, 1925 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This page contains **serial fiction, advertisements, and humor** typical of early 20th-century Life magazine. The main text ("The Rover and Over Boys") is a **parody of the popular "Rover Boys" adventure series**—a children's serial about daring young heroes. Life satirizes the cliffhanger format by having characters literally stuck "in the lurch" (trapped), then breaking the fourth wall: they announce the resolution will appear "in the next volume," mocking how these serials stretched stories across many installments to maintain readership. The advertisements (Playmore shirts, shaving cream, Canadian Pacific Camps) represent typical early 1900s consumer marketing. The "Nautical Glossary" is **humorous definitions**—e.g., calling an ocean liner "any old tub" that would make the Woolworth Building look silly if stood vertically; defining a motorboat as a "gasoline mule entirely surrounded by profanity." This is lighthearted mockery of nautical pretension and tourist culture. The overall page reflects Life's mix of satirical fiction parodying popular entertainment alongside period advertising.
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The Rover and Over Boys (Continued from page 13) with the three girls under his arm. “So it is you!” L'il tell the cock-eyed world it is,” sncered Dan Baxter, disappearing in a cloud of dust and leaving the Rover Boys in the lurch. Cuapter Seventy-N1ni Wuere are we?” cried Dick. In the lurch!” replied Tom, striking 4 match, Dan Baxter left us here at the con- clusion of the previous chapter,” ex- plained Sam, as they surveyed the walls of the lurch, which were as slip- pery as glass. How are we going to get out?” queried Tom presently, That will all be related in the next volume of the Rover Boys’ Series,” re- cd Dick seriously. “In that vol- me we shall learn how Dan Baxter carried out his foul plot, and what be- fell our young heroes in the Hidden Temple of Rubies, to be entitled: ‘The over Boys Among the Jay-Walkers; or, How Tom Won the Broad-Jump.’” And here let us say Good-by. Goop-By. ay LAYMORE TRADE MARK Life’s Suprising Moment! To make a long tale short—PLAYMORE has no tails! A stunning sport shirt, worn, with its clastic belt of pure wool over the trouser top—it won't ride up or stick to you. And it looks as good as it feels. The better stores are now showing the PLAYMORE in a variety of materials, including oxfords, broad cloths, and flannels, with belt of contrasting color or pure white. Let us send you illustrated folder ‘ACHUSETT SHIRT CO. Dept. L, Leominster, Mass. or = Tender Skin ‘OU will find relief and comfort in a jar of In- gram’s Therapeutic Shaving Cream. It rapidly softens the toughest beard and pre- vents shaving irritation. Its exclusive properties soothe and cool the skin and heal troublesome little cuts. It leaves your skin soft, cool, invigorated and refreshed. Thousands of men_ have told us that it makes shaving a pleasure—no longer a job to be dreaded. If your druggist cannot supply you, send $0c. for the blue jar that contains six months of shav- ing comfort. Or send 2c. stamp for sample. Frederick F, Ingram Co. Established 1885 738 Tenth Sc., Betroit, Mich. Also Windsor, Canada Made particularly Sor tender skins Nautical Glossary Ocean Liner—Any old tub which, ii placed on end, would make the Wool- worth Building look silly, Cabin Boat—A liner without the gilt and English accent. Passengers of a cabin boat are just one great, big, jolly family. Steam Yacht—What a_ thirty-foot cruiser is to a press agent. Owned only hy millionaires and rum runners Motorbo A gasoline mule entirely surrounded by profanity and spare parts. Has from one to six cylinders, all usually missing. Always equipped with a pair of stout oars. Sailboat—Canvas and wood so ar- ranged as to | well while im- patiently waiting for a breath of wind. Rowboat—A guide to muscles you never knew you had. The backbone of the fishing fleet. Canoc—The most fickle female of the nautical species. Goes backward and forward and rolls over with equal facility. Especially liked on moonlight nights. J. CE. Dexz take a dressed-up, polite holiday—you've been dressed up all year, Get out—get up—get well —eet young! Here you are, on top of the world! Air that has snow and the scent of spruce trees —new air—at’ gle, a challenge, an a titel Mountains with glaciers, and lakes below them blue as two blue skies. Horses. Guides, Something to do every minute, and the pep to do it with. People youlike— Trail Riders of the Rockies-you can be Nine Bungalow Camps in the Canadian Pacific Rockies to choose from. Prices moderate. Each specializing on something. Find out which is yours! When? Today. Ask the Canadian Pacific Agent In writing for rates, mention B.C.9 Canadian Pacific Hotel Dept. Windsor Station, Montreal comicbooks.com