Life, 1929-05-17 · page 39 of 52
Life — May 17, 1929 — page 39: what you’re looking at
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This page combines satirical humor pieces with a dental health advertisement. The main cartoon depicts "Jack Sprat" and his wife—referencing the nursery rhyme about a couple with opposite preferences—who "compromised" on housing by combining a car and cottage. The joke satirizes marital compromise: rather than one spouse getting a home or the other getting travel, they created an impractical hybrid vehicle-house. The surrounding text consists of witty one-liners from various publications (Punch, Montreal Star, Humorist), typical of Life's format of reprinting humorous observations about everyday frustrations—world-end predictions, shaving accidents, child psychology. The lower half features a Forhan's toothpaste advertisement warning that four of five people neglect gum health, risking pyorrhea (a gum disease). The ad emphasizes that white teeth hide unhealthy gums—a public health message common in early-20th-century advertising.
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Fair Enough! Jack Sprat wanted a home, his wife preferred to tour. “compromised.” And so they 37 An author says some people keep on predicting the end of the world in spite of the fact that they are always wrong. But he must admit that they get a little nearer every time. —Passing Show. “You can shave without the loss of a second,” states a safety razor adver- tisement. What we really want is a razor which will enable us to shave without the loss of our chin, —Humorist. Wine jelly when favored with Abbort’s Bitters is made more delightful and healthful. Sample Bitters by mai 28 cts. in stamps. C. W. Abbott & Co, Baltimore, M A psychologist advocates punishing a child by boredom instead of spank- ing. This is easily effected by a little psychology. —Punch. “Thankful? What have I got to ihe, Pease be thankful for? I can't even pay my bills.” “Why, man, be thankful that you are not one of your creditors.” —Montreal Star. Lue is published every Friday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U.S. Patent Office. The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, E. C., England, The foreign trade supplied from Live's London Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. C. No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. Lirt does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of adaress should reach this office two weeks prior to the date of issue to be affected. All qgmmaenivations should be addressed to LIFE, 598 M. Yearly Subscription Rate, $5.00 (Can $5.80} Foreign, $6.60). Even when teeth are white NOBODY’S IMMUNE” *4. out of 5 Neglect the Gums and Surrender Health to Pyorrhea younger. 5 after forty and thousands cleans teeth and protects the crevices where decay so often ANGER seems so remote when teeth are white. But, as your dentist will tell you, teeth are only as healthy as the gums. And diseases that attack the gums seldom reveal their presence until too late. So start taking proper care of the gums to preserve teeth and safeguard health from dread Pyorrhea—the disease of neglect that ravages 4 persons out of Every morning and every night, when you brush your teeth, brush gums vigorously with the dentifrice specifically made for this purpose—Forhan’s for the Gums. Within a few days you'll notice an improvement in the way your gums look and feel. In addition, your teeth will look cleaner and whiter. For while this dentifrice helps to firm gums and keep them youthful (the surest safe- guard against Pyorrhea), it also begins. Get This Good Habit Remember, nobody’s immune. And the safeguard against dis- ease is a semi-annual visit to your dentist and proper daily care. Get a tube of Forhan’s from your druggist today. Two sizes —35c and 60c. Start using it, morning and night. Teach your children} this good habit. It will protect their health. Formula of R. J. Forhan, D. D.S. Forhan Company, New York. Forhans for the gums YOUR TEETH ARE ONLY AS HEALTHY AS YOUR GUMS comicbooks.com