Life, 1928-09-14 · page 31 of 40
Life — September 14, 1928 — page 31: what you’re looking at
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This page contains satirical humor pieces and advertisements typical of 1920s Life magazine. The cartoons and jokes mock social pretensions and modern absurdities: **"This Way Out"** ridicules "gate-crashers"—uninvited party guests—through a anecdote where a clever hostess exposes an intruder by addressing him as "Waiter," forcing him to leave. **"Time's Changes"** includes jokes about shifting social norms, including a quip that the Du Ponts are now "as Democratic" as the general public—satirizing wealthy industrialists' political positioning. **"Performance Now Going On"** references John Barrymore's controversial acting methods, suggesting theatrical morality is questionable. **"Add Americana"** mocks a Texas pastor (Rev. J. Frank Norris) being advertised as "God's Gunman" despite recent murder charges—critiquing religious hypocrisy and sensationalism. Other jokes target modern inconveniences (fast cars without brakes, radio announcers as leading men). The dominant advertisement promotes Forhan's toothpaste for gum disease (pyorrhea), a common health concern of the era.
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THIS WAY OUT Tuxixc of ‘“gate-crashers,"’ numerous yarns we being circulated regarding those possessors of perverted intrepidity. One of the best con- eras a hostess who observed among her guests a syange gentleman who had not been invited. Hier tactics were superb. She approached the in- guder and said, ‘Waiter, tell the butler that come there is an uninvited man present and instruct Lived him to have the person shown out."* 1 the —Sporting and Dramatic News. ene is — SSS ee Foe busy men and women—Abbutt’s Bitters, a de- nigbstul jad Invigorator. Sample by mall, 25 ete CW. Atiott & Co., Baltimore, Ma. ——— be, foh TIME’S CHANGES Asonutx simile for the day that we never ex- pected to write but now do is as follows: “As Democratic as the Du Ponts of Delaware.” —Ohio State Journal. Tie uinur has been reached. This sign hangs over an American place of business: “Fashionable Beautee Shoppe." —Florida Times-Union, “Miriam, 1 hear you had two young men here last night.” “Well, ma'am, look how long the evenings are for only one.” —Evtrysooy’s Werxty (Loxvon). PERFORMANCE NOW Joun Barttycory’s method's unlawful 29 ADD AMERICANA Ire found in the Chicago New World, and flagged for a moment here as it returns East on its way to the American Mercury: “New York—A correspondent in Texas writes to The Times of an attempt to stir bigotry in his state. Among other features mentioned is an an- nouncement of a lecture tour by Rey. J. Frank Norris, Baptist. minister, recently acquitted on a charge’ of murder. “Norris is whiely advertised as ‘God's Gun. —Chicago Evening Post. In a Pinch, use ALLEN'’S FOOT=EASE WHOO-0-0-OSH! Tie New rocket-propelled motor-car has twenty- seven cylinders and no brakes. It seems the only type of car that could get through a ons-way street the wrong way without police interference. —London Opinion. “Tnovsaxos of Smith's henchmen,"* ob- serves the Denver Times, “will vote for New York's Governor."" Well, fifty thousand hench- men can’t be wrong York World. GOING ON As morals he secks to reverse. “Ten Nights in a Barroom’’ was awful; “Ten Years in Elections’* “All judges makes mistakes." —Evening Paper. te PE Esay printers is not infallible.—Punch. a of Tue racxinc pictures may be all right unless they start trying to make leading men out of the radio announcers.—Chicago Tribune. is worsel —Washington Star. Lire is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Geet Bdsain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U. S. atent Office. illustrations in Live are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights nely to Lirs, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter n, E. C.. England.’ The foreign ‘trade supplied from Live's Leadon Othce, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. C. No contributions will be’ returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. Live does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior to the date of issue to be affected. All communications should he addressed to LIFE, $98 Madison Avenue, New York. Yearly Subscription Rate, $5.00 (Canadian, $5.80; Foreign, $6.60). YOUR TEETH ARE ONLY AS HEALTHY AS YOUR Teeth may be flashing white STILL - - Pyorrhea attacks 4 out of 5 Se long as you neglect to combat dread Pyorrhea, health is jeopardized. This grim foe which ignores the teeth and attacks the gums robs 4 out of 5 after forty and thousands younger. Take this precaution: See your dentist every six months. And start using Forhan’s for the Gums, today. As a dentifrice alone, you would prefer it. Without the use of harsh abrasives, it helps to keep teeth clean and restore their natural whiteness. Also it protects them against acids which cause decay. But Forhan’s is more than an ordinary dentifrice. If used regularly and in time, it helps to firm gums and keeps them sound and healthy. And Pyorrhea seldom attacks healthy gums. Get a tube of Forhan’s today! Use this dentifrice every morning and night. Massage your gums daily with it, following directions in booklet that comes with tube. This good habit is health insurance. Two sizes— 35c and 60c. Formula of R. J. Forhan, D. D. S. Forhan Company, New York Forharys for the gums GUMS comicbooks.com