Life, 1928-03-29 · page 31 of 34
Life — March 29, 1928 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** with one notable literary piece. The main content is a sentimental poem titled "Dot and Go One" (reprinted from *Punch*), which tells of Johnnie, a three-legged dog owned by a wealthy person with a fine car and physician. The poem describes how the disabled dog rides in this car, lives comfortably, then eventually passes away—leaving his master feeling emotionally "lop-sided." The piece is touching animal sentiment—typical early 20th-century magazine fare—rather than satire or political commentary. The remaining page consists of travel advertisements (steamship lines to Europe), a hair product ad (Glostora), and brief humorous social observations under "What an Age!" The photos show men's hairstyles demonstrating the product's effect.
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Dot and Go One Joux~xie had only three legs (Motors will not play fair) ; Sealyhams have such wee legs, Really they need their share. Johnnic was quite lop-sided, But the person that Johnnie owned A glorious car provided Where Johnnie could sit enthroned. His man was a great physician, Wanted in every part, And proud was Johnnie's position In the car—and his doctor's heart. Bat the ex-leg got more groggy Till Johnnie in kind arms found The comfiest way for a doggie To the happy hunting-ground. And, as he was never snappy, There isn't a doubt that he In the dog-star is perfectly happy (Or wherever good doggies be). He scampers incredibly faster Than terrestrial paws allow. Lop-sided? Oh, no—it's his master That's feeling lop-sided now. —Punch. Maddening ry separated on account of in- itibility, didn’t they?” he never would get angry when —Boston Transcript. To PARIS & ITALY Marseilles, Vienna, Trieste, Italy and Central Europe For a change—try this de luxe Southern Service to Paris. via Mar- scilles. World's fastest motor-ships | ‘o Paris, Vienna, Trieste, Rome, the Riviera and Central Europe. ‘The last word in luxurious accom- | modations and cuisine. Motor ferry rvice—drive on here, drive off at estination—no crating or packing: | surprisingly economical rates. Send for brochure of interiors, descrip- tions, rates, and sailing dates. | Any Steamship Agent, or Direct to | PHELPS & CO., General Agents Cosulich Line 19 Battery Place, New York Sail on World’s Fastest Motor Ships SATURNIA VULCANIA 24009 Gross Tons— 24000 Gross Tone— | No Smoke or Cinders No Smoke or Cinders PRESIDENTE WILSON Pamous for Her Superior Service to Italy Your Hair Keeps Neat, ‘Rich-looking and Orderly [5 your hair lacks natural gloss and lustre, or is difficult to keep in place, it is very easy to give it that rich, glossy, refined and orderly appearance, so essen- tial to well-groomed men. Just ruba little Glostora through your hair once or twice a week,—or after shampooing, and your hair will then stay, each day, just as you comb it. Glostora softens the hair and makes it pliable. Then, even stubborn hair will stay in place of its own accord. It gives your hair that natural, rich well-groomed effect, instead of leaving it suff and artificial looking as waxy pastes and creams do. Glostora also keeps the scalp soft, and the hair health by restoring the natural oils from whic! the hair derives its health, life, gloss and lustre. Try it! See how easy it is to keep your hair combed any style you like, whether brushed lightly or combed down flat. If you want your hair to lie down par- ticularly smooth and tight, after apply- ing Glostora, simply moisten your hair with water before brushing it. A large bottle of Glostora costs but a trifle at any drug store. A generous sample FREE upon request. Send This Coupon and Try it FREE THE R. L. WATKINS COMPANY. 33—G-36 1276 West 3rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio ! | | Please send me FREE, a sample of GLOSTORA, all charges paid. | | | t What an Age! “F. P. A.” writing in the New York World, says in effect: “While this is the age of telephotography and radio, it is also the age of revolving doors and paper towels.” Yes, and it is also the age of rice pudding, intellectualized detective stories, spare ribs, overpolite movie ush- ers, six-inch telephone booths, cigarette lighters, prize novels, cold taxicabs and lift bridges—Chicago Daily News. A sociotoaist advises waiting two years and giving the child a name which will suit his characteristics. At two years, if he is healthy and normal in all re- spects, the name would be Attila. —Detroit News. STUDENT via the MEDITERRANEAN Shore excursions Gibraltar, Algiers, Palermo, Naples, oa. Entire tourist class chartered exclusively for American tourists. Literature. INTERCOLLEGIATE TRAVEL BUREAU 2929 Broadway, N. Y., YELlowstone 7983 928 Student Tin ARDIonment. ‘assoc Write for literature. ee 551 FIFTH AVE® comicbooks.com