Life, 1929-02-22 · page 29 of 36
Life — February 22, 1929 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine combines short humorous anecdotes with a full-page advertisement for Forhan's toothpaste. The cartoon at top shows a bookkeeper hopefully informing his employer he's completing 15 years of service; the employer's curt reply—"All right, I pardon you"—suggests the employee expects to be fired, making his long tenure seem more burden than asset. The scattered jokes mock various social types: a "hardened crook" who can't understand crime slang, a husband refusing dinner, and criticism of "The Singing Fool" (likely a 1928 talking picture). These brief, punchy gags reflect *Life*'s satirical style. The Forhan's advertisement dominates the lower half, warning that "4 out of 5" suffer from gum disease—a disease-of-neglect that attacks even those with attractive teeth. The ad promotes regular dental care and Forhan's specifically formulated dentifrice, appealing to vanity (white teeth) and health anxiety simultaneously.
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27 “An intoxicated fish is most unlikely,” says a writer, It is certainly unusual for an angler to see a salmon-trout floating down-stream clinging to a twig and sing- ing “Ole Man River.”"—Punch. Lavy Visitor (at the jail): Do you want some magazines? Harpvenep Crook: No. I can’t under- stand the stories, They're all written in this crook jargon.—Detroit News. Diespoonful Abbott's Hitters nd palatable. Sample Bitters by CW, Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Mrs. Youncsrive: I'm going to cook dinner today myself. What would you like, dear? Hussy: Er—crackers and cheese, I guess.—The Pathfinder, Booxxeerer (hopefully to employer): Pardon me, sir, but this month I commence my fifteenth year of service with you. Empvoyer: All right, I pardon you. “The Singing Fool” is described as the best talkie. But to some women it’s just their husband taking a bath. —Passing Show. —Everybody's Weekly. “Live is pablished every Friday, simultaneously in the United States, . Canada and British’ Possessions. Title registered in U. S. addressed envelope. Lire does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions. + and illustrations in Live are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights ly to Live, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter f. 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 Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prigr to the date of issue to be affected. All communications should be addressed to LIFE, $98 Madison Avenue, New York. Yearly Subscription Rate, $5.00 (Canadian, $5.80; Foreign, $6.60). Danger lurks \\ behind white teeth NOBODY’S IMMUNE* *the disease-of-neglect ignores teeth, attacks gums and claims 4 out of 5 as its victims HITE teeth are attractive. Their soundness contributes to the preservation of good health. But teeth are onl; as after forty and thousands younger sacrifice health. But these odds are unfair, de- to ceiving. Just follow this regime: de In addition, the way in which Forhan’s cleans teeth and helps rotect them from decay wlll fight you. the gums. And how- they may be, danger lurks behind them. For certain prevalent diseases of neglect ignore teeth and attack the gums. And when once contracted only expert dental treatment can stem their ad- vance. Too many of us disregard this threat. And as the penalt; for negiect, 4 persons out of See your dentist at least once every six months. And when you brush your teeth, brush gums vigorously, but use the dentifrice made for the purpose . . . For han’s for the Gums. This denti- frice helps to firm gums and keep them sound. Thus it forti- fies teeth and health. As you know, Pyorrhea seldom attacks healthy gums. Start using Forhan’s regularly, every morning and every night. Teach your children this good habit. ey"ll thank you in the ears to come. Get a tube of ‘orhan’s from your druggist. ‘Two sizes, 35c and 60c. Formula of R.J. Forhan, D.D.S. Forhan Company, New York Forharys for the gums YOUR TEETH ARE ONLY AS HEALTHY AS YOUR GUMS comicbooks.com