Life, 1904-07-07 · page 35 of 40
Life — July 7, 1904 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, with one humorous anecdote. The main content is "His Clear Memory," a courtroom joke from the *Philadelphia Ledger*. A lawyer attempts to discredit a witness by questioning his memory over time, asking him to recall events from twelve years prior. The witness brilliantly turns the tables: he vividly remembers the lawyer's father borrowing $15 for the lawyer's suit—a debt apparently never repaid. The joke satirizes **legal tactics of intimidation** and exposes the lawyer's own questionable character, suggesting that sharp memory cuts both ways. The remainder consists of vintage automobile and product advertisements: Veeder odometers, Evans' Ale, Pope Manufacturing Company's Dobe automobiles, and Whiting Fine Writing Papers. These ads are typical of the era's consumer goods marketing, emphasizing reliability, quality, and modern convenience. The page contains no political cartoons or caricatures—it's a mix of humor and period advertising.
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Most. of the fetters Uncle ‘Sam writes and the best of those he finds in his mail boxes are on Whiting's Fine Writing WHITING PAPER COMPANY His Clear Memory. STORY is told of an eminent lawyer re- ceiving a severe reprimand from a wit ness whom he was trying to browbeat. It was an important issue, and in order to save his couse from defeat it was necessary that the ‘yer should impeach the witness. He en- deavored to do it on the ground of age, in the following manner : “How old are you?” asked the lawyer. venty-two years,” replied the witness. “Your memory, of course, is not so brilliant and vivid as it was twenty years ago, is it?” asked the lawy: “I do not know but it is,” answered the witness. “State some circumstance which occurred, say twelve years ago,” said the lawyer, “and we shall be able to see how well you can remember.” “I appeal to your Honor,” said the witness, “if Lam to be interrogated in this manner; it is insolent.” “You had better answer the question,” re- plied the judge. “Yes, sir; state it,” said the lawyer. “Well, sir, if you compel me to do it, I will. About twelve years ago you studied in Judge ——s office, did you not?” answered the lawyer. “Well, sir, I remember your father coming nto my office and ing to me, ‘Mr. D—, my son is to be examined to-morrow, and 1 wish you would lend me $15 to buy him a suit ot clothes.’ i to this he has never paid me that sir, | remember as though it were yesterday.”"—Philadelphia Ledger. How Far You Go.” VEEDER ODOMETERS are supplied withoat asking, on the following cars : Stevens-Duryea, Knox, Baker, National, Pierce, Oldsmobile, Appersen, Buttalo, lide. Most other makers supply.them when re- quested. Free Booklet. ‘THE VEEDER NYG. CO., 7 Sargeant St, HARTFORD, CONS. \ Makers of Cyclometers, Odometers, Tach ometers, Counters and Pine Castings COdemeter x peste > lis famous for the enthusiasm jand responsiveness which it infuses into country life. A Refreshing and Invigorating Beverage. Fasy to get, cary to serve, always ready. I remember, also, sir, that from], A light, stylish, speedy (iasoline Runabout Engine in front Bevel gear drive Wheel steerer Simple construction Easy to operate A type of car that appeals to those desiring a reliable gasoline runabout 6 Horse Power, $650. A modern (Gasoline Touring Car A powerful hill climber Each part as true to measurement as a chronometer Backed by the Pope reputation for quality Model B—like illustration — 10 Horse Power, $1,200. Without tonneau, $1,050. POPE MANUFACTURING CO., Hartford, Conn. BRANCHI New York—12 Warren § Boston—aax Columb Chicago, Hl—a97 Wells St. Members Washington, D.C.—819 rath St, NeW. Providence, R.L_—15 Snow St. Phitadetphia, Pa—gop Arch St San Francisco, Cal.—asr Mission St, Association Licensed Automobile Manufacturers. comicbooks.com