Life, 1895-11-07 · page 18 of 18
Life — November 7, 1895 — page 18: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two brief humorous anecdotes typical of early 20th-century Life magazine, plus period advertisements. **Main Cartoon/Text:** The large illustration shows a man (identified as "Jones") who appears intoxicated from using "fixitive" (a chemical used in art/photography), battling a mass of snakes. This illustrates a religious joke below about Episcopal versus Methodist churches. The Methodist clergyman jokes that while Episcopalians claim "Apostolic Succession" (spiritual authority traced to the apostles), Methodists have "Apostolic Procession"—referring to the Methodist practice of "Itinerancy," where clergy regularly move between churches. The satire mocks Methodist clergy as perpetually wandering. **Second Anecdote:** A brief, mild joke about two impatient ladies waiting at a friend's door, unable to determine if anyone is home despite ringing the bell multiple times. **Context:** Both pieces represent the gentle, domesticated humor typical of Life's satirical content of this era—poking fun at social conventions and religious denominations through wordplay rather than sharp social critique.
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Photo. Jones (after an over-indulgence in fixitive) : AN Episcopal and a Methodist clergyman were recently discussing the merits of their respective churches, “Well, anyhow,” remarked the Episcopal brother asa clincher, ‘we have the Apostolic Succession.” “That's all right,” cheerfully responded the Metho- dist, ‘ but we have the Apostolic Procession.” “What's that?” queried the other. “Why, the Itinerancy,” was the reply, ‘ which gives to all our churches a noble procession of apostles."— Tribune. NOW LOOK PLEASANT, PLEASE. Two ladies stood on the door-step of a friend's house waiting for admission, and they became very impatient at the delay. ‘It's very odd to be kept waiting at Mrs. Darley’s,” said **The door is usually opened so promptly.” I'm getting very tired.” “1 wonder if there is absolutely no one in the house?” ‘Of course there are people in. We'll ring again.” ** You rang before, didn’t you ?” “Why, no. I thought you ran; ‘Well, | was sure you rang. How ridiculous.” ‘Yes, isn't it?" ‘Then one of them rang, and the door was opened.—Ex. Importer and Maker of RICH FURS 24 East 23d St., Madison Square, South. MAKER OF Persian, Mink, Sealskin, and Crown Sable Garments. IMPORTER OF Theatre and Carriage Wraps, Cloth Driving. Coats, For-lined and Trimmed. A rich variety of exclusive things in Collarettes and Capes. Garments remade to present style of Fashion. Wholesale Department. Skins and Trimmings for Tailors and Makers of Robes et Manteau PURITY een S.LIEBMANN'S SON'S BREWING C0, BROOKLYN -N.Y. Beeman’s—.7"= orn Pepsin Gum wae oat each wrappers The Perfection of Chewing Gum ‘for ad a Dalitees Remedy fo Send Sc. for sample package Beeman Chemical Co. 23 Lake Gt., Clevelssd, 0. inators of. Popsin Chewing cum. comicbooks.com