Life, 1928-02-09 · page 30 of 35
Life — February 9, 1928 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes editorial content with advertising typical of 1920s Life magazine. **"Dusty Answer" Review**: A poem-format book review by Arthur Guiterman critiques Rosamond Lehmann's novel. The repeated phrase "dusty answer" (meaning unsatisfying response) refers to life's disappointments. The plot involves tangled romantic relationships among young British adults—Judith, Mariella, and four men named Julian, Martin, Charles, and Roddy—where passion leads to tragic outcomes (death, drowning, emotional emptiness). **Advertisements**: The page features multiple ads: - American Express travel services promoting European vacations with personalized itineraries - Forhan's dentifrice (toothpaste) warning about pyorrhea (gum disease) affecting people over 40 - A humorous "If I were a motorist" piece promoting Eveready batteries The "Hotel Guest" joke depicts a frustrated patron calling management about noise from the fire department—absurdist humor emphasizing the hotel's lack of control.
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ine ROPE ECURITY, freedom from care— and every travel comfort are the experiences assured to Europe- bound travelers by the American Express plan of Independent travel. You seeall the things and places you wish in utmost ease and com- fort. Your own personal prefer- ences and requirements are em- bodied in the itinerary. YOU have the option on the sightseeing, class of accommodation and amountto be invested in the trip. ‘When the tentative plans submitted by our travel ex- perts meet with your en- tire satisfaction, the Amer- ican Express proceeds with the actual arrangements... providing you in advance withall you need for your journey. ..tickets, reserva- tions, etc., with an automatic in- troduction to service at eve: American Express office abroad. The new booklet “American Traveler in Europe” fullydescribes how to goto Europe, where to go, and what to see in ease, safety and comfort. Call, telephone or send couponforacopyrod enearest office bel: iow. AMERICAN EXPRESS Travel Department 65 Broadway, New York 58 E. Washington Street Chicago Market at Second Street San Francisco 606 McGlawn-Bowen Bldg. Atlanta, Ga. Please send “The American Traveler in Europe" to Standing- in-line delays and disappoint- ments are eliminated Life Rhymed Reviews Dusty Answer Henry Holt & Co. WE pray, we yearn in toil and strife, Betrayed by Hope, that false ro- mancer}; And what's the best we get from Life?— A dirty look, a dusty answer! By Rosamond Lehmann. The bairns whom Judith met next door Were Mariclla, fair of body, And Mariella’s cousins four, Named Julian, Martin, Charles and Roddy. The boys grew up with brains and looks And scarcely worked or worried any; They don’t in cultured English books Where no one ever lacks a penny. And yet their lives were full of snarls With jarring claims on one an- other, For Mariella married Charles Though loving Julian, Charlie’s brother. And Judith cared for none but Rod, Though Julian loved her, so did Martin; While Rod's affairs were quite too odd For any girl to play a part in. And as for girls, their loves and hates,— They shocked me some, I must acknowledge, Those epicene sophisticates Whom Judith knew at Hectic Col- lege. Well, Charles is dead a long, long da And Martin’s drowned, the decent fellow; And Mariella’s gone a’ And Rod and Julian both are yellow. So Judith’s rid of all the set; And any other queer entrancer Who comes to pester her will get A dirty look, a dusty answer. Arthur Guiterman. Courtesy to Patrons Horet. Guest (phoning to Say, whatsa big idea? Some- running up and down the halls and I can’t catch a wink of sleep. Aporocetic Crerx: I’m very sorry, sir, but, you see, we have no control over the fire department.—California Pelican, Irate. TEETH ARE WHITE So good to look upon, teeth of flash- ing whitenessadorn personal charm, But they do not safeguard health against Pyorrhea. Unaware of this fact, 4 persons out of 5 after forty and thousands younger pay Pyorrhea’s price. They sacrifice health. Take this precaution: See your dentist regularly. Use the dentifrice that not only cleans teeth white but also helps to firm gums. Pyorrhea seldom attacks healthy gums, Morning and night, every day, use Forhan’s for the Gums. It doesalla dentifrice should do. Get a tube from vour druggist—35c and 60c. Formula of R. J. Forhan, D.D.S. Forhan Company, New York Forhan's {2 for the YOUR TEETH ARE ONLY AS sane AS YOUR GUMS If I were a motorist I'd be primed for chang- ing tires along dark country roads, ready to pick out road-signs at dark intersections, ready for all those jobs that come to the man who drives a car at night. Not only ready, but Eveready, if you get me, with a good flashlight. And I'd keep that flash- light hitting on all cylin- ders by using genuine Eveready Batteries — the kind that lasts and lasts and lasts. Get the flashlight habit. That’s my tip to motor- ists, and no foolin’. comicbooks.com