Life, 1904-12-15 · page 42 of 44
Life — December 15, 1904 — page 42: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine (appears early 20th century, based on styling) contains primarily **advertisements and a brief satirical anecdote** rather than political cartoons. The main text piece—a story attributed to the *Washington Post*—humorously critiques Civil Service patronage. It describes a woman seeking a Treasury Department position under General Spinner during the Civil War era. The joke's point: she succeeds *because* she has **no political connections or "influence,"** which impresses the General as refreshingly honest. This satirizes the contemporary problem of government jobs being awarded through political favor and personal connections ("influence") rather than merit. By inverting expectations—rewarding lack of political ties—the anecdote highlights how corrupt or based-on-patronage the system typically was. The remainder consists of commercial advertisements for ale, chocolates, typewriters, and medicines.
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* SHAVING WILLIAMS "sour “Theonly Real Shaving Soap” Silane’ Sharing Ste, Live the Simple Life BY DRINKING ¥ re da ia ‘Scop, told everywhere, “Wette for booklet “How to Shave" r J. B WILLIAMS CO, PPLICANTS for Government positions under the civil service have a more or less discouraging time of it. Tt was not so in the olden days when positions were first thrown open to women during the civil war. | Here is the story ef the appointment und Gen. Spinner of one who is still a clerk iv the Treasury Department. “It was in 1864," she said, “two years after | the appointment of women had become a per- manent thing. I was in Washington visiting a sister. I made up my mind that I wanted s position, and so, without saying a word to any one, I went to the Treasury and made my own application. I simply walked into Gen, Spin- ner’s office, and said: “Gen. Spinner, I would like a position in the! Treasury.’ The General looked up carelessly, and then went on with his work and Confections Wholesome, pure, delicious Sold where they sell the best. ipa Butablieded faa What can bo better than a bound vol- ume of LIFE, with ts miscollany of high ELFAST RAND 25° EACH Sussex IF YOUR DEALER WONT SUPPLY YOU. WRITE US EMIGH & STRAUB-Dept CC.TROY,NY class, artisticand satirical pictures andtext?| ‘How long have you been in Washington?” any « he asked. “Three years.’ “‘What influence have yor “What influence?” I know what you mean.’ embarrassed. WASHINGTON “Yes, influence,’ he said. ‘What Congress man do you know?’ | “‘{ don't know any,’ I faltered. This time the General threw down his pen, leaned back in his chair, and looked at me. “"You've been in Washington three years and don’t know any Congressman?’ he queried. | ‘Goo That's recommendation enough. The position is yours.’ "—IWashingtow Post. Wo can supply any of the more recent volumes of LIFE durably bound in cloth at $4.00 per volume, postpaid. An allowanco of $2.00 is made if the loose copies are returned. he asked. stammered. “I don’t I was beginning to get HOLIDAY TOUR VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD December 27 has been selected as the date for the Personally-Conducted Holiday Tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad to Washington. This tour will cover a period of three days, affording ample time to visit all the principal points of interest at the Na- tional Capital, including the Congres- sional Library and the new Corcoran Art Gallery. Rate, covering railroad transportation for the round trip and hotel accommodations, $14.50 or $12.00 from New York, $13.00 or $10.50 from Trenton, and proportionate rates from other points, according to hotel select- ed. Kates cover accommodations at hotel for two days. Special side trip to Mount Vernon, All tickets good for ten days, with special hotel rates after expiration of hotel coupon. For itineraries and full information apply to Ticket Agents; C. Studds, Assistant Eastern Passenger Agent, 263 Fifth Avenue, New York; or ad- dress Geo. W. Boyd, General Passen- ger Agent, Broad Street Station, Phil- adelphia. HE Smith Premier Typewriter Company has been favored with orders from the Educational Department of the London, England, County Council for 74 Smith Premier Typewriters (and 6 Tabulators). Another evidence of the increasing popularity of this machine, D* FELIX LEGUEN said to an inter- viewer: “My opinion is that Dr. Doyen’s serum is worth nothing. I base my statement on the fact that no beneficent results are known to have come from it. If it’s a success, why does the doctor guard its secret, when, by common accord, it is agreed that all mankind should immediately derive benefit therefrom?” But the whole serum business is arrant quackery, and the Pasteur Institute is respon- sible for more injury to the practice of medi- cine than anything since the dawn of the scien- tific treatment of disease.—Zoophilist. Pattoma sii You can make in a moment braclag beef tea with water heated on an alcohol lamp, and a little [G: COMPA EXTRACT oF BEEF oMd da Get the jar sits with this aa signature In blue: Tr GOUT & RHEUMATISM Ustke Great English Remedy BLAIR’S PILLS Sate, Sure, Cspot! BOS. Sy, DRUGGIS Cured to STAT CURED. So Me ‘afterwards. Book 2: P, HAROLD MAYES, Baffalo, Ye BOND & LILLARD WHISKEY IS THE BEST WE CLAIM THAT Old Crow Rye 1S BRST—BECAUSR iso! sig. tiller far more price than any other made in the United States. It is hand made, sour mash, and has the best reputation, Our Scotch Whiskies are true Glenlivets; are sold straight. ‘The Souvenir is old. ‘The Bonnie Brier Bush is very old, H. B. KIRK & CO., N. Y. comicbooks.com