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This page combines short satirical pieces with period advertisements. The main humor comes from brief anecdotes: **"Not Quite"** jokes about a history class where a student confuses "John Brown's Body" (the Civil War marching song) with "John Brown's Body Lies Over the Ocean"—a nonsensical misremembering. **"Correction"** mocks a doctor's claim that crying benefits complexion, suggesting the real beneficiaries are cosmetics manufacturers. The page's largest content is advertising for **Marmola**, a weight-loss tablet marketed to 1920s consumers seeking slenderness. The ad promises results without diet or exercise—reflecting era anxieties about body image. **"This Strenuous Life"** is a poem (attributed to *Touchstone/London Morning Post*) comparing ancient savages' busy, dangerous lives to modern concerns about "the pace that kills," before ironically noting we survive despite predictions otherwise. The remaining ads promote **Wrigley's Spearmint gum** and **Apollinaris** sparkling water as refreshments. The page reflects 1920s consumer culture, body-image anxiety, and nostalgic romanticism about "primitive" life.

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