Life, 1929-06-07 · page 37 of 48
Life — June 7, 1929 — page 37: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines brief satirical jokes with a Forhan's toothpaste advertisement. **The Cartoons/Jokes:** The top cartoon depicts a woman in a kitchen with two men, one seated. The caption jokes that a defendant in court wants "a few more weeks to get her ankles in shape"—likely referencing 1920s fashion or a specific legal case where a woman's appearance mattered to her defense. Additional short jokes mock theatrical "Siamese twins" acts, battleship design flaws, and a husband whose brewery work explains bottles at home. These are light, topical humor typical of the era. **The Advertisement:** The larger "Are White Teeth Impostors?" ad warns that white teeth don't guarantee gum health, promoting Forhan's dentifrice as prevention against pyorrhea (gum disease). It reflects early 20th-century dental hygiene messaging and advertising strategy: creating health anxiety to sell products. The page is primarily advertising-driven rather than political satire.
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35 Jupce—So you think the defense will ask for a continuation? Prosecutinc Atrorney—Yes, the defendant wants a few more weeks to get her ankles in shape. —Film Fun. Abbor's Bitter, meets every require ment of & tons. i stan CI W. Abbott & Con cig“ Ams “Of the Siamese Twins now in the amusement field, none are Siamese,” says a theatrical weekly. What has always worried a few of us is: Are they twins? —Detroit News. Ina Pinch use ALLEN’S FOOT «EASE Windscreen wipers are now being fitted on the captain's bridge of one of the latest battleships. But there is still no aperture through which the Captain can thrust his arm to in- dicate that he is about to turn a cor- ner. —Punch. Gourer (who has just gone round in 112): “Well, how do you like my Mars. Hices (noticing bottles): Been having a party? game?” Mrs. Bices: “No, my ’usband works in a brewery, an’ that's ‘is ‘ome-work.” Cappte: “I suppose it’s all right, —Humorist. but I still prefer golf.” —Tit-Bits. Are White Teeth Impostors? poo 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. O favorites are played. Pyorrbea 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 should 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 35c and 60c. Formula of R. J. Forhan, D. D.S, Forhan Company, New York City. Forhanys for the gums YOUR TEETH ARE ONLY AS HEALTHY AS YOUR GUMS comicbooks.com