Life, 1905-06-01 · page 45 of 52
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This page consists primarily of **advertisements and humorous anecdotes** rather than political satire. The two stories ("A Successful Ruse" and "An Epicurean Stew") are genteel comedy pieces common to Life magazine's humor section. The first describes an elderly Odd Fellow who silences a woman's large hat at a theater by suggesting it has "nothing behind it"—a mild insult that embarrasses her into removing it. The second recounts a fastidious diner's overly detailed oyster stew instructions, ending with the punchline that the waiter asks if he wants oysters "with or without pearls." The dominant content is **commercial advertising**: a Ahrn Morrall & Conduit Company "Cellarette" (a cabinet containing twelve bottles of liquor, priced $15), a Krementz button company ad, and vacation home promotions. These reflect early 20th-century consumer culture and leisure activities (yachting, automobile touring, summer homes). There is **no political satire** on this page—it represents Life's lighter, lifestyle-focused editorial and advertising content.
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T HE lat Fellow A Successful Ruse. A. M. Simpson, the oldest Odd in the world, who died during winter at Staunton, Va. aged 93 years, 5 the ct of discussion recently among p of Odd Fellows of Lynchburg. r. Simpson late said one, “was full of inter- « experiences, I remember an experience about a theater it. He went, one junket to New and nat- the first evening in the metropolis, eda theater, York, he those days women weren't compelled to ff their hats in the the: Vell, Mr orchestra sjoying the play famously, when a wo- na two-foot hat plumped down in the in front of him. ater. in’ his pson s Tt was Neverthe- ‘ew York the- at he wv he did not s benefits through no fault after a good deal of silent a modest man to disturb any Ir. Simpson was s nature did not often get to a und now se to miss s in one, n. So, good deal of bashful hesita- touched the woman and said in the politest tone: take off your he leaned forward, nt Madam, will you. kindly The 1 him—ignored him ab- itely little louder: Will yc se take off that big hat, nadam ? nothing behind it’ mipsin. réaclied “dowWii JGndAeitia eat, hat, and put it on. Instantly, mall parts of the there came a and ferocious chorus Here, take off that hat.” Hats off.’ Hats off, Off with your hat, own house. down in front! Off with it’ woman removed her hat instantly, At instant Mr. Simpson, chuckling, re- "Los Angeles Times. eved his own. An Epicurean Stew. S)tTINe opposite to me in a oys! yster-house the other day, © New York Press, * men undertake waiter to the in oyster stew, As nearly i remember, these were his instructic "Ni waiter, tell the cook I don’t mtt sand milk merely mixed and I want the milk carefully boiled first. he oysters vuld then be added without the The liquor should not be put in until ¢ seasoning is added. Be very particular to | rich milk and nothing but the best, zed butter, T want fowntown ysa writer those transmit as one of stidious who to structions throu the wanted nw, kindly oyst juor. is s for the oysters, No ordinary stock oysters for ve. Do you understand ?* I think sir.” replied the waiter, you wish the oysters with or without?” Vith or without what?’ asked the cus- so, “but tomer. “Pearls, sir.’"—Youth’s Companion, JUST THE THING for Summer Homes and Clubs; aboard the Yacht; for Tourists, Campers, on the Automobile Tour, or for the Bachelor’s Den. It contains twelve full size bottles of wines and liquors, especially bottled for and im- ported by us, as listed below, 2 BOTTLES SCOTCH WHISKEY Strathmill Gold Top. The King’s Whiskey From W, & A, Gilbey's Distillery, Abdso! Pure, Highly Recommended 2 BOTTLES RYE WHISKEY A. ML & C. CO. * Private Stock " The Finest Whiskey; Selected Stock 1 BOTTLE * PLYMOUTH GIN Bottled by W. & A. Gilbey. The Finest Gin Imported’ 1 BOTTLE COGNAC BRANDY, “An Old and Delicious Hrandy Bottled by Boutelleaw Fils, Cognac 1 BOTTLE “LIQUEUR” Cherry Whiskey. The Most Perfect Liqueur N. BY lection of goods, at same pric United office, expr Chambers St., West Bway & Warren St. 57th Street and Sixth Avenue BRANCHES: Baltimore, Md., Newport, R. 1, Branch, N. J., Asbury Park, N. Greenwich, Conn., Stamford, Conn. KREMENTZ ‘On the Back of the fiutton insures Permanent Satis~ faction, Iteannot break {rom service. ‘The shape of Behl mates 4 When, Buttoned it stays buttoned, Dut Sold by Jemeters ved Haberdashery, Write or booklets Cols Bunoos EREWINT? 800.6) Chestnut Se Soar, WI. Don’t go away without the @ELLARETTE s, may be varied to suit taste, if desired Above Cellarette delivered by freight, all charges prepai s, on receipt of the price. $15.00. ss order, or registered mail made payable to us. Address Mail Order Department, 135-139 West 424 Street, New York Cellarette on sale at all our stores STORES IN NEW YORK, Fifth Avenue, corner 42d St. 102d St. & Broadway 135-139 West 42d St. BROOKLYN STORE : 1215-1219 Fulton Street J.. Yonkers, N. Y., Flushing, N. Y., Mt. Vernon, N.¥., 1 BOTTLE CLARET Chateau Loudenne, Gilbey 1 BOTTLE SAUTERNE St. Croix, Old in Bottle, Bottling 1 BOTTLE BURGUNDY Pommard, Old in Bottle. Bottling 1 BOTTLE INVALID PORT A Fine Vintage Wine. Gilbey 1 BOTTLE SHERRY 3 Years Old, Pale and Dry. ‘A. Gilbey “Grand Vin.” W.& A, W. &. A. Gilbey's W. & A, Gilbey’s Rottled by W & A, Bottled by W. & railroad station in the York post. ts Remit by draft on New 76th St. & Columbus Ave. 125th St. & Seventh Ave. Montclair, N. J., Morristown, N. J.. Long Summer Homes in Green Hills of Vermont ISLANDS and SHORES of LAKE CHAMPLAIN Terms $4 to $10 per week New trains between Boston, New York, Springfeld & Vermont points. As good as any on the continent, 150 page dlustrated brochure mailed free on receipt of 6c in stamps for postage. Address A. W. ECCLESTONE, So. Pass. Agt. 385 BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY comicbooks.com