Life — September 1, 1927 — page 38: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **toothpaste/gum advertisement** for Dentyne, featuring a close-up photograph of a man's face emphasizing his smile. The ad copy uses straightforward pitch: Dentyne keeps teeth white, breath sweet, and promotes friendly social interaction ("Smiles make friends the world over"). The lower half promotes **next week's American Legion issue** of Life magazine, highlighting contributions from notable writers and cartoonists including Russell Patterson, Grantland Rice, Charles Dana Gibson, and Ralph Barton. It references coverage of "the Second A.E.F. to the bottle-fields of Paris," likely referencing post-WWI American Expeditionary Forces activities. The right column lists **Life's Camps for Needy Children** donations—a charitable fundraising effort. There is **no political satire** on this page; it's primarily commercial advertising and charitable giving announcements typical of early 20th-century Life magazine content.