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This page combines advertisements with satirical content typical of Life magazine's format. **The Main Cartoon:** The Dunhill cigarette ad features a satirical joke about British luxury goods. The advertisement notes that Dunhill cigarettes are "By Appointment to H.R.H. Prince of Wales," yet cost "only a Quarter for Twenty"—mocking the pretension of expensive luxury brands by noting their affordable price undermines their exclusivity claim. **"Largesse" Poem:** A short satirical verse about offering hollow gifts (faithlessness, unkindness, blindness, and banishment), likely poking fun at superficial generosity or insincere offerings. **"The Broadening Effect":** A series of humorous letters from travelers abroad who remain obsessed with mundane domestic concerns—one compares the Taj Mahal to a movie theater, another frets about a leaky kitchen tap while viewing the Nile. The satire mocks tourists who fail to appreciate foreign wonders, remaining fixated on trivial home matters. **The Louvain Library notice** is a serious fundraising appeal for post-WWI Belgian library reconstruction. The remaining content consists of period advertisements (Boston Garter, Ingram's Shaving Cream).

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rts WHY Not Smoke the Finest?” —Dunhill Cigarettes. By Appointment to H.R.H. Prince of Wales—and at that, they ‘re onlya Quarter “Why not Smoke the Finest?” Largesse Know what is mine to offer you: A heart too faithful to be true, A tongue too measured to be kind, Eyes too unseeing to be blind. And if with such you be content, My final gift is banishment. WIDEWEB Boston Garter The Boston is the only adjustable gar- ter made without metal on face of pad —hence the Pad without a Pucker. For real service insist on having Bostons. George Frost Company, Boston, Makers of Velvet Grip Hose Supporters for ‘Women, Misses and Children The Louvain Library Fund Some years ago America promised the Belgian people that the Louvain Library, destroyed during the Great War, should be restored. The Belgians accepted our promise in good faith, and reconstruction began. Contributions have come from many sources, but far fewer than are needed to complete the new Library. An carnest effort must be made to make Americans realize it is their personal matter, and for our country’s honor. It will be a national disgrace if America’s pledge is not re- deemed. Contributions are acknowledged in Lire about a month later. Won't you send yours? ly acknowledged. ...$724.00 . Meyer, Darien, Conn. 1,00 Moody, Cambridge, . Paul,” ton, D. C es F. J. Carlile, Pittsfield, M Mr. CHAMBERLAIN BeROLZHEIMER, New York business man, is to devote himself to philanthropy. We suggest as a first step a fund for newspaper copy readers who have gore insane try- ing to fit his name into the headlines. The Broadening Effect Dear Mawrvuss: Took in the Taj Mahal to-day. It's a dead ringer for our Bijou Dream movie palace—only bigger. A fine bunch of crooks! Abe. eee Dear Mance: The native girls in Pago-Pago are simply—well, my dear! By the way, if you want to trouble to shorten the skirt, you're welcome to my old blue serge. Love, ALICE eee All the stuff you want over here, Joe, but it don’t taste right. I'm mak- ing my own. Eric. eee Dear Henry: The Nile cataracts are simply wonderful! Have you had that dripping tap in the kitchen sink fixed yet? JEANETTE. oe Saw some Hairy Ainus to-day, Bee. They are a very interesting race. Did I or didn't [ remember to put camphor balls in my fur coat? Best love, New. eee Had this taken just for you, Harry The one with my derby hat on is the Lion of Lucerne. Pau. H.W. #H. shaving, leaves your skin inflamed NGRAM'S Therapeutic Shaving Cream is made particularly for you. It is more than a rapid beard softener—it prevents all after-shaving irritation and heals troublesome little cuts. It leaves your skin smooth, cool, invigor- ated 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 50c. for the blue jar that contains six months of shaving comfort. Or send two cent stamp for sample. Frederick F. Ingram Co. Extablished 1885 838 Tenth St., Detroit, Mich Also Windsor, Canada Made particularly for tender skins comicbooks.com