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This page primarily contains **advertising and editorial content** for a book called *Letters of a Self-Made Failure* by Maurice Switzer, illustrated by Frank Godwin. The book presents humorous business ethics through letters, framed as satirical wisdom about success through failure. The **"Stories with Smiles"** section contains three light satirical anecdotes mocking social pretense and human nature: 1. A wife's backhanded compliment about her baby resembling her husband, then immediately asking for an expensive hat 2. A Black waiter's "reciprocal favor" scheme—offering to give his boss a short restaurant check in exchange for a job recommendation 3. A newlywed scolding her husband for muddy carpets (revealed to be their new puppy), illustrating marital misunderstanding The humor relies on familiar early-20th-century stereotypes and domestic comedy tropes. The page is primarily promotional material rather than political satire.
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Letters of A Self-Made Failure By MAURICE SWITZER With 14 brilliant pen drawings by Frank Godwin “Letters of a SELF-MADE FAILURE Setting forth in a humorous, Unique, epigrammatic style a mmmon-sense, livable Code of business ethics which Eventually Spells juscess. HEN you read this little book you chuckle; then you think. worth reading. Not only an addition to your library, but a rich and copious fountain of refreshment, spiced with keen humor and flavored with horse PRESS OPINIONS Watten in a lively, epigrammatic helittle volume as entertaining a A series of witty letters embodying wisdom, common sense and a palatable sauce of shrewd hi NOY, Ought to appeal to a lange circle of busin fesuonal men BOSTON TRA Hemo epiyrammatic letters wil PITTS Os its maxims could t Preveation of Pailures. mon Pe These letters from one brother t ct hard sense and straight —WASHINGTON STAR. Toe book is wise. enisrammaticya PORTL, Pull of keen philosophy and bright eeDETROIT FREE PRESS. It matters not whether you are “chief y. it will be profitable as well as IMITAR. Published by SMALL, MAYNARD & CO. BOSTON “Letters of a Sett- ‘Made Failure” Stories with Smiles Born Diplomat—*Harry, I am be- ginning to believe the baby looks like you. you, dear?” Y I notice it more and more every day. I'm so glad.” Do you really want him to look like me?” “Of course I do. since we had him ch give him your name. “Sweetheart, you don’t know how happy you make me by saying that.’ “And, Harry, dear, I found the loveliest hat today. I don’t believe I ever saw any- thing that was so becoming to me. It’s $25. Do you think I ought to pay that much for a hat?”-—Chicago Record. I've been sorry ever ened that we didn’t Plan to Reciprocate—‘ Well, what can I do for you, Sam?” asked Jones, as the colored waiter who usually served him at the restaurant entered the office. “T got a chance to change mah p’sition, boss. ya good word fo’ me? ‘se hones’ an’ sich?” I know, of course, that you’re a good waiter, Sam, but how do I know you're honest?” “Well, jes’ say yo’ think I’se hones’. Dat’ll do.” “All right, Sam; anything to oblige you.” “Thank yo’, boss, thank yo’ very much. When yo’ comes ovah tomorrow be sure to sit at mah table. I'll give yo’ a sho’t check.”’—The Pathfinder. A Honeymoon Incident—His name was Charlie and they had been married only a week. She was particularly affec- tionate and their thin-walled apartment concealed little of import from curious neighbors. One night the neighbors gasped in amazement and then suspended all other things to listen, “She” was speaking in strident, angry ton “Charlie,” she was saying, imperiously, “Jf you ever come into this house again and muddy my carpets with your feet, right back home you go!” “Gosh! A divorce,” breathed the next door man to his wii They spent most of the night wondering whether the newly- weds could live together another week. “Well, he had no right to spoil her carpets,” commented the wife with a finality that ended the discussion. Next morning a curly-haired black pup was cavorting over the lawn of the newly- we “Charlie,” the young wife was saying to the new pet, “I’m sorry I scolded you last night, but your feet were terribly muddy.” Columbus Dispatch. Unequal Competitors—*Now, Thomas,” said the foreman of the construction gang to a green hand who had just been put on the job, “keep your eyes open. When you see a train coming, throw down your tools and jump off the track, Run like blazes!” “Sure!” said Thomas, and began to swing his pi Ina few minutes the Em- pire State Express came whirling along. Thomas threw down his pick and started up the track ahead of the train as fast he Sliced Oranges with a dash of Abbott's Bitters are appe- tiaing and healthful. Nampte of bitters by mail. 25 eta. in stamps, C. W, Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Ma. (4D¥. 5 sleuths looking for Point 7. If they'd stop fencing they'd find it quicker. Have you tried? Here are the first six: Point |—Crowded with flavor Point 2—Velvety body— NO GRIT Point 3—Crumble-proof Point 4—Sterling purity Point 5—From a day- light factory Point 6—Untouched by hands Point @) Whar 7 NOVEMBER FILM FUN At all Newsstands Now. 10caCopy. $1.00 Year. oy by LESLIE-JUDCE CO. 22S Fifth Avenue, New York City WANTED—AN IDEA! WHO CAN THINK OF SOME imple thing to patent. Protect. your ideas, they may bring you wealth, Write for “Needed Inventions” and “How to Get Your Patent and Your Money.” Randolph & Co., Patent Attor- neys, Dept. 129, W. ROMEIKE’S mee CUTTING BUREAU will send you all newspaper clip- Which may appear about Fou, your tants or any mabe out Irgnds. or any 4 ject On which you may want to be up-to-date. aper and periodical of importance jn the United States and Burope 1s searched. Terms, $5.00 lor 100 notices. HENRY ROMEIKE, 106-110 Seventh Ave., N.Y. ington, D.C. comicbooks.com