Life, 1904-06-02 · page 48 of 50
Life — June 2, 1904 — page 48: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two brief humorous anecdotes at the top, followed by advertisements. The first joke plays on a child's misunderstanding of classical mythology. When asked who Atlas was, the boy correctly identifies him as "a giant who supported the world" but then adds the punchline: he "must have married a rich wife"—implying Atlas needed financial support to continue his labor. The humor lies in the child's innocent, literal logic applied to mythology. The second anecdote features a Scottish minister boasting that his sermon notes are unnecessary encumbrances, with his servant deadpan agreeing that "it makes ye mair impressive, an' ye need it"—a gentle jab at the minister's overconfidence in his preaching abilities. The remainder is advertising: Studebaker automobiles (electric and gasoline models) and White Rock sparkling water. These ads are period-appropriate promotions emphasizing reliability and refinement, typical of early 20th-century marketing.
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