Life, 1886-07-08 · page 15 of 16
Life — July 8, 1886 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising page** with one brief humorous item. The main content is a short joke titled "HE WAS A BOODLE," playing on a double meaning of the word "boodle." The boy uses it to mean a husband who "catches" (wins over) his sister repeatedly—a pun on the slang term "boodle," which in 19th-century American usage referred to money obtained through graft or bribery, or more broadly to a worthless person. The joke's humor relies on the innocent misunderstanding: the sister likely meant "boodle" colloquially (perhaps as slang for an attractive or desirable husband), but the boy interprets it literally as someone who repeatedly "catches" or wins her affection. The rest of the page consists of period fashion and retail advertisements for clothing, tailoring, trunks, toiletries, and amusements—typical content for a magazine of this era. No political commentary or significant social satire is present on this particular page.
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HENRIETTE FRAME, ROBES and MANTEAUX, Solicits’ an inspection. of some very beautiful designs for evening dress, wraps and Street Costumes, select- ed during her trip abroad, suitable for Fall and Winter. Out of town orders receive special attention. Perfect fit guaranteed on receipt of + measurement. 232 West 22d Street, NEW YORK, Common SENSE BINDER FOR BINDING “LIFE: Cheap, Strong and Durable, Will hold 2 numbers. Mailed to any part of the United States for $1. Address office of “* LIFE,” 1155 Broapway, N. Y. John Patterson ¢ Co., Wailors & Jmporters, fio. 436 firth Avenue, Ladies’ Department, i Fo. 431 Fifth Avenue, few Pork. HE WAS A BOODLE, ** ARE you a boodle ?” asked a small boy of his sister's new husband. “IT don’t know what that is,” responded the happy man, patting the boy on the head. “You must be,” persisted the boy. “I do n't know what you mean, exactly.” “ You are my sister’s husband, ain’t you?” ‘Yes, of course.” ‘Well, then, you are a boodle, ‘cause sister said a boodle husband would catch her every time.” — Washington Critic. Tomer Soars: “You have demonstrated that tly p aie be enna Ee theratarse tp oe mend to ladies and to the communit in general the employment of yout pure Ta ‘Belle toilet Is made from the choicest quality of stock, and contains a LARGE PERCENTAGE of GLYCERINE; therefore it is specially adapted for Toilet, Bath and Infants. E. D. KAHN & CO. 56 WEST TWENTY-THIRD ST., Are offering unusual inducements in Choice Novelties for SEASIDE AND MOUNTAIN WEAR. Wraps, Jackets, Ulsters, Costumes and Millinery, and invite early inspection. E. D. KAHN & CO.,, 56 West Twenty-third Street, N. Y. AMUSEMENTS, EDEN MUSEE, 234 St., bet. 5th & 6th Aves. Open from 11 torz. Sundays, 1 to 11. ALWAYS DELIGHTFULLY COOL. CONSTANTLY SOMETHING NEW. PROMENADE CONCERTS DAILY. ADMISSION, so CENTS. THE MYSTIFYING CHESS Cavanagh, Sanford & Co., Merchant Tailors and Importers, = MAKE THE MOST RELIABLE NG se TRUNKS, Baas, pei ‘\ &e., &e., 723 SIXTH AVE., below 42d St. ss6 BROADWAY, below Prince St. x CORTLANDT ST., cor. B'way NEW YORK. CHILDREN, 25 CENTS. AUTOMATON, AJEEB. 61 West 23d STREET, Opposite Fifth Ave. Hotel NEW YORK. MAKERS OF THE SHIRT PAJAMAS AND GeRS UNDERWEAR Unequalled tor fi Excellence, Without a rival as a dra, sing for all Salads, and asa sauc Cold Meats, etc. 's : is prepared with extreme care; all its ingredients are of the purest and de: will keep good for years. BEWARE OF ALL)IMITATIONS. Ks.com