Life, 1929-05-03 · page 33 of 44
Life — May 3, 1929 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several brief satirical jokes typical of *Life* magazine's humor section, followed by a full-page advertisement for Forhan's toothpaste. **The cartoons** include a sketch of female aviators in bathing suits (captioned "The lady aviator's union, No. 56, has decided the usual costume to be impractical")—mocking women entering aviation by suggesting they'd abandon proper dress. Other jokes mock vanity (a man's wife taking three times longer to dress with a triple mirror) and domestic life. One joke references an Indian snake charmer using bagpipes instead of traditional pipes—absurdist humor typical of the era. **The Forhan's advertisement** warns that 4 of 5 people over forty neglect gum care, risking pyorrhea (gum disease). It emphasizes that healthy teeth require healthy gums, promoting regular brushing and dental visits. This reflects early 20th-century marketing of oral hygiene as a modern health concern, positioning the product as scientifically endorsed preventative care.
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31 “Since you got your wife that triple mirror, does she dress more quickly?” “It takes her just three times as long.” —Tit Bits. Glass Ginger Ale with tablespoonful Abbott's Bitters debghtful tonic and palatable. Sample Bitters by mail, 25 ets. in stamps. C. W. Abbott & Co, Baltimore, Md) An explorer discovered in Mongolia the skeleton of an unknown animal twenty-five feet long, and as big as a motor-bus. In those days, of course, all passengers were carried inside. —Passing Show. The lady aviator’s union, No. 56, has decided the usual costume to be impractical. An Indian snake charmer now plays to his pets on the bagpipes instead of the usual reed pipes. We don’t care; Rector—Is that your cigarette stub? Smartt Son—Go ahead, Dad, you saw it first. “Let's jump!” we never did like snakes. —Humorist. —Notre Dame Juggler. “By Goth, you took the words right out of my mouth!” Lie is published every Friday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U.S. Patent Office. The tezt and illustrations in Live are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain apply to Live, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, 5 England. London Office, 4 The foreign ‘olls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. C. ade supplied from Live's No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. Ltrt does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of addres: t date of issue to be e d to LIFE, 598 M. Yearly Subscription Rate ould reach this office two mocks peter ted. All communications should be in Avenue, New York. 5.00 (Canadian, $5.80; Foreign, $6.60). No matter how white teeth may be NOBODY’S IMMUNE’ *4 out of 5 While Caring for Teeth Neglect the Gums and Sacrifice Health to Pyorrhea ENTAL authorities tell us that in this super-civilized age of luxurious living and soft foods, proper care of the gums is as important as care of the teeth, For when gumsare neglected they cannot resist disease. Th recede from the teeth ‘which loosen in their sockets, Then Pyorrhea sets in, Its poisons ravage health and leaveintheir wakea trail of havoc... Anced- less sacrifice made by 4 persons out of 5 after forty and thou- sands younger, Bare ey toate of course. ut also brus! 8 vigorous): with Forhan'sfor the Gunma. helps to firm gums and keep them sound, As you know, Pyorrhea seldom attacks healthy gums. When you have used Forhan’s for a few days you will see an improvement in the appear- ance and health of the gums. Also you will note that this den- tifrice cleans teeth and protects them against acids which cause decay. Pay a semi-annual visit to your dentist. And start brush- ing teeth and gums with For. han’s regularly, morning and night. Teach your children this health habit. The "li thank you in later years. Get a tube of Forhan’s from your druggist today. Two sizes—3Se and 60c. Forhan Company New York Y) VV Forhan’s for the gums YOUR TEETH ARE ONLY AS BEALTHY AS YOUR CUMS comicbooks.com