Life, 1929-04-19 · page 39 of 52
Life — April 19, 1929 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **multiple brief satirical items** typical of Life's format, plus a full-page advertisement. **The cartoons/jokes:** - A golf-course exchange where a guest refuses to be taken "past" the Club House—likely satirizing exclusionary country-club attitudes or class snobbery - Two "Young Modern" women discussing cleaning a cigarette holder with hairpins—mocking 1920s flapper culture and women's casual smoking habits - A quip about Trotsky (Russian revolutionary) denying he's dying, with the joke that a second interview might succeed—dark commentary on political instability/violence of the Soviet era - A jab at the Kaiser's grandson studying America, suggesting America itself is a poor influence **The advertisement** occupies the lower half, promoting **Forhan's toothpaste**, emphasizing that white teeth don't prevent gum disease (pyorrhea), a genuine health concern in this era. The ad argues prevention through daily brushing is cheaper than extensive dental treatment. The overall page reflects 1920s American anxieties: class boundaries, changing gender roles, international political chaos, and emerging consumerist health messaging.
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Host: Now we come to the tenth, It's a long hole, and takes us right past the Club House. Gvest: It's not going to take me past. —Punch (by permission) First Younc Mopern—Be sure to remind me to buy some hairpins. Sreconp Younc Mover nx—Why, whatever for? First Youno Movern—Oh, my dear, I simply must clean out my cigarette holder. —Melbourne Table Talk. Glass of Soda with tablespoonful Abbott's Bitters tonic: and palatable. Sample Bitters by mail, cts. in stamps. C. W. Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Md. Anp Here's Anotuer Heapttne We Like: “Trotsky Denies He Is Dying In First Press Interview.” But maybe the second interview will get him. —The San Diego Sun. The Kaiser's grandson is over here to study America, Well, he couldn't have come to a better place for it. —New York Evening Post. Lye is published every Friday, eimultaneously 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 Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, ngland. The foreign trade supplied from Lire’s B.C. Leadon Office, 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 loee 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 be addressed to LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York. Yearly Subscription Rate, $5.00 (Canadian, $5.80; Foreign, $6.60). Are White Teeth Impostors? p22 4. out of 5 say, “yes! Though too few of us realize it, teeth of gleaming whiteness do not signify immunity from dis- } eases that take high toll in health from 4 persons out of 5 after forty and thousands younger. 0 favorites are played. Pyorrhea and other gum diseases treat everybody alike. They ignore teeth and attack gums, And unless forestalled they ravage beauty and youth. They hurry destruction of health and teeth. If contracted, only dental treatment of long duration can stem their ad- vance. But modern dentistry brings you protection. If you will let him, your dentist can preserve the health of teeth and gums. See him at least once every six months, And between visits brush teeth and gums vigor ously, every morning and every night. Of course, to obtain the best results, you thould use a dentifrice that is good for both teeth and gums. Forhan’s is such a dentifrice. After using it for a few weeks you will note a distinct im- provement in the appearance of teeth and gums. For it cleans teeth and helps to protect them from decay. In addition, it helps to firm gums and keep them sound. As you know, such diseases as Pyorrhea seldom attack healthy gums. If you agree that prevention is better than cure, add the daily use of Forhan’s and a semi-annual visit to your den- tist to the routine of life. It is economy. Get a tube of Forhan’s from your druggist, 35c and 60c. Formula of R. J. Forhan, D. D.S. Forhan Company, New York City. Forhan’s for the gums YOUR TEETH ARE ONLY AS HEALTHY AS YOUR CUMS comicbooks.com