Life, 1926-05-27 · page 39 of 44
Life — May 27, 1926 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes humor with commercial promotion, typical of 1920s Life magazine. **"Our Headache Corner"** is a satirical advice column by "Henry Headache" that gently mocks readers who suffer from headaches—described as "our best people, the ones with the superiority complex." The humor suggests headaches are a marker of refined, stressed individuals. The column promotes Kohler Antidote, a headache remedy, claiming it works "gently and harmlessly" versus "potent drugs." **"A Walk to Thermopylae"** is a baseball dialogue between a pitcher and catcher with working-class vernacular, likely referencing a romantic interest named Harrisburg. It's unrelated satirical banter. The page is primarily **advertising**: for Kohler Antidote (headache remedy), Old Town Canoes (luxury recreational equipment), and Gastrogenogen Tablets (digestive aid). These ads use period-appropriate messaging about health and leisure that modern readers would find quaint—emphasizing safety, gentleness, and aspirational lifestyle imagery.
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LIFE + Our Corner Edited exclusively tor those who are occasionally afflict ed with headachs They are our best people, the ones wath the supenonty complex. baweary HENRY HEADACHE The cost of living is high, bu worth it Sometimes you pay the price with a headache—but needlessly ! Yes, it’s stupid tc in the noble bean, v rid of it (the pain, not the 7 easily and even plea well, the answer is K rAnt the rem. edy that does its stuff gently and harmlessly Just a few minutes, and your head ache is replaced with the wonderful feeling that lite is mighty nice, alter all. Lotsa pep 'n everything Compare that with how you've felt dite shocking. sour system with potent drug Dru have been selling Kohler Antidote siace ‘way back in the Gay Nineties | Buoyant, steady and graceful Turar’s a joyousness—a sense of absolute freedom about ¢ ng that comes with po other sport. “What shall we do this sum- mer?" 1s uppermost in the minds of thou- sands. Why not let an “Old Town Canoe” help answer the question for you? You'll be mighty proud of your “Old Town." These canoes are patterned after actual Indian models. Graceful, sleek and fast, “Old Town Canoes” win the admiration of all who see them. Remarkably low in price too, $64 up. From dealer or factory ‘The 1926 catalog is beautifully illustrated with all models in full colors, Write tor your free copy today. Oro Town Canor Co. 1636 Middle St., Old Town, Maine ‘Old Town Canoes” A Walk to Thermopylae HE tele t y ate strolling on from the will lead of half-tr in’ at_ me Tur R word fe TOHER out there fer Catcnrr: Mebbe in the Pitcnes burg they there ev'ry near marryin’ b Catcurs particularly i same t past Catcnrs ! An’ the candy! righ t sold her what she wanted fer 3 Pircner ! them candy butchers: ma Carenre week he crap game Pitciirx: Mebbe I shoul th’ cap when I went past Catener: She wuz scratchin’ th Pitcner: Yesterda a red s Yel! At be like to t Catoner somelw Mays fer pitchin’ fer Piteues lady friend Catcner: Wait till friend an’ I'll see wh team rehef pitcher walks t catcher s s toward Pitcure: Hey, wh Catcurs Ask th’ Ministering Ange OU hover o'er my t My every You're mine for better or asking for wor You know my every care and ill You press upon my lips—a pill My nurse A digestive aid that does not defeat its purpose! Gastrogen Tablets work in a better way! Your druggist has them in handy pocket- tins of 15 tablets for 20c; also in cabinet- size bottles of 60 tablets for 60c. If you pant to try them before you buy them, send the coupon for free introductory packet of 6 tablets. GASTROGEN OMiblets € Pirated Mrere 1908 comicbooks.com