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Life — June 25, 1925 — page 33: Life, 1925-06-25

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This page consists primarily of **advertisements and miscellaneous editorial content**, not political satire. The main features are: 1. **"Mrs. Pep's Diary"** — A humorous society column by Baird Leonard chronicling upper-class domestic life and social observations (complaints about construction noise, a woman deceived about her age by a facial masseuse). 2. **"Thoughts on the Theatre"** — A brief satirical poem (by D.R.S.) lamenting that modern audiences won't support high-quality opera like Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pinafore," suggesting public taste has declined. 3. **Advertisements** — A Sea-Train-Car Sickness remedy and a large **Palmolive Shaving Cream advertisement** claiming to correct five common shaving mistakes, supported by pseudo-scientific claims about soap formulation. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and upper-class concerns. There are no political cartoons or identifiable caricatures of public figures. The satire is gentle and domestic rather than political.

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Mrs. Pep’s Diary (Continued from page 7) perception, We did recall, too, that one of the eccentricities for which Ludwig of Bavaria was adjudged insane was his desire to be the only one in the audience at a theatrical performance, an inclination which strikes me as the height of sanity. Another rare June day, on Junt hich my bearing the tmur- which my hearing mur: 19th mur of life far outstripped my seeing it glisten, for the riveting on the new edifices in this neighborhood did commence at the crack of dawn, and I could not but refiect that Lowell was lucky to h: lived in a suburban district. Pondering on this and that throughout the din, recalling how they made light of me last night at the Ban- uings’ for the childish quality of my happiness, but Lord! I had liefer get my high moments from a new gramo- phone record or an invitation to a party than from such static reflections as that the rent is paid and that I am not dy- ing of cancer. Lydia Loomis to luncheon, cast down because a facial masseuse had judged her, from the quality of her skin, to be forty-three years of age, instead of the thirty-four which she is, and it developed that she had fallen for the charlatan's pro- nouncement by purchasing several jars of her ointments....Sam home this night, with no bones broken, for which I thank God. Baird Leonard. Thoughts on the Theatre Snoutp e’er another Gilbert come to light, And eke a Sullivan to write the score, And should perchance these two com- bine to write An opera as good as “Pinafore,” They'd doubtless learn, in managerial haunts, “This ain't the kind of stuff the Public wants.” DR. S. Zz ae SEA-TRAIN-CAR SICKNESS ‘The nausea of travel stopped at once. No other remedy has ever re- ceived such glowing spontaneous tes- timonials of unfailing effectivencss Its use means relief and comfort. & $1,30.at Drug Stores 7 divect'on receipe of Pict hs 5 Mistakes Corrected for you in a shaving cream Please accept a tube to try—feel the difference GENTLEMEN: When we started to make a shaving cream, we looked to see what most men complained about in theirs—then set out to correct the mistakes they pointed out. These mistakes were: Too scanty lather. Slow action. Too quick drying. Hairs lying down Skin irritation. We overcame them one by one. And that changed the whole situation. Men by the millions flocked to Palmolive Shaving Cream. It gained top place almost immediately. Its success be- came a business sensation. 60 years’ study back it We're soap experts, as you know. Our Palmolive Soap is a leading toilet soap of the world. We made and discarded 130 formulas before we offered a Palmolive Shaving Cream. Into it we embodied the supreme desires of 1000 men in a shaving cream. Then added strong bubbles, the superlative requisite of all. We developed 5 new delights—supplanted 5 old mistakes with amazing advantages. You may agree that it’s the fine shaving cream men will ever know—or you may not. But in justice to us both, won't you mail the coupon and find out? Learn why men adopt it Palmolive Shaving Cream is a sensation. Few products ever won so many folks so quickly. You must have heard about it. Men everywhere are telling its delights. We urge you to find them out. It excels in all the five ways men desire. Its new results will amaze you. Ask for this Ten-Shave Test. Do this to please yourself and us. Please do it now. Cut out the coupon as a re! 1 Multiplies itself in lather 250 times. 2 Softens the beard in one minute. 5 remarkable 3 staintains ts creamy fullness 10 minutes on the face. results 4 Strong bubbles hold the hairs erect for cutting. 5 Fine after-effects, due to palm and olive oil content. To add the final touch to shaving luxury, we have created Palmolive After Shaving “Talc—especially for men._Doesn't show. Leaves the skin smooth and fresh, and gives that well-groomed look. Try the sample we are sending free with the tube of shaving cream. There are new delights here for every man who shaves. Please let us prove them’ to you. Clip coupon now. THE PALMOLIVE COMPANY (Del. Corp.), Chicago, Ill. PALMOLIVE SHAVING CREAM 10 SHAVES FREE and a Can of Palmolive After Shaving Talc Simply insert your name and address and mail to Dept. B-1011, The Palmolive Company (Del. Corp.), 3702 fron St., Chicago, Il. Residents of Wisconsin should a olive Company (Wis. Corp.), Mi comicbooks.com