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This page is primarily **advertisements and short humorous items** rather than political satire. The main article discusses a dispute between Mr. Metcalfe (apparently a drama critic for *Life* magazine) and theatrical managers' association. The managers allegedly retaliated against Metcalfe for unfavorable reviews, falsely claiming he made anti-Semitic remarks. The piece argues the managers' retaliation was arrogant and warns that if newspaper writers united against such treatment, they could force managers to capitulate. The page also contains several brief jokes: a woman deflecting a landlord's concern about unmarried female tenants; a singing student asking if her voice might be useful "in case of fire." The remainder consists of period advertisements for liqueurs, ginger ale, fishing equipment, electrical parts, and banking services—typical *Life* magazine filler content.

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LIFE- An Insinuation. ERY sorry, ma'am, but we never let our flats to ladies alone.” ‘My dear man, do I look as if I was ever llone?"—London Sporting Times. NO DINNER COMPLETE WITHOUT NO | DINNER COMPLETE WITHOUT IT IT No drink on earth more delightful than ROSS'S ROYAL BELFAST GINGER ALE, Mr. Metcalfe and the Managers. HE dispute between Mr. Metcalfe of Lire and the Managers’ Association bids fair to drag outits weary length for some time yet and become almost as much of a bor paper readers the trouble in the am told by friends who are learned in the law that there are statutes made and provided under which Mr. Metcalfe can win, and cer- tainly, so far he seems to have decidedly the best of it. The legal questions of the case will be decided in the courts in time. In the mean- while the point which interests new er men is that the theatrical managers h: be- come so strong and arrogant as to presume to attempt _o revenge themselves upon a dra- matic critic who, in the pursuit of his calling, ventures to. speak disparagingly of th:ir pro- ductions. The flimsy excuse that the mai agers resent Mr. Metcalfe’s alleged anti-Semitic utterances is unworthy of consideration in the first place, because the utterances complained of do not exist, and further, because the claim jof the men who are arrayed against Mr. Met- at he has wounded their religious is too absurd for argument are not the kind of men who would care LIQUEUR PERES CHARTREUX -GREEN AND YELLOW— THIS TAMOUS CORDIAL, NOW MADE AT TARRAGONA, SPAIN, WAS FOR CENTURIES, DISTILLED BY THE CARTHUSIAN MONKS. (PERES CHARTREUX) AT THE MONASTERY OF LA GRANDE CHARTREUSE, FRANCE, AND, KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AS CHARTREUSE. THE ABOVE CUT REPRE: NE BOTTLE AND LABEL EMPLOYED The what Mr. Metcalfe called them, so long as he did not interfere with their pocketbooks If the newspaper writers of the country | would stand together and refuse to grant! AND IT 1S NOW Ki: PERES CHARTREUX (THE MONKS, HOWEVER, STILL RETAIN THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE OLD BOTTLE AND LABEL AS WELL), DISTILLED BY THE SAME ORDER INKS WHO HAVE SECURELY GUARDED THE SECRET OF ITS MANUFACTURE FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS AND WHO ALONE, POSSESS A KNOWLEDGE OF THE ELEMENTS. OF THIS DELICIOUS NECTAR. | A SEDALIA (Mo.) girl who is taking sing- ing lessons asked her teacher: “Do you | favors to the trust man gers so long as they | persist in their present arrogant attitude to-| ward the press, it would bring them to their | knees in short order.—The Journalist POOR shave is a cross between a joke and acrime. A} good shave means Williams’ Shaving Soap. fr | think T can ever do anything with my voice?” The professor very cautiously replied: it may come in handy in case of fire.”"— e York Tribune. PERFECT ICNITION at incone ITH fly or with bait, big fish or small, salt water or fresh, from a tarpon outfit to brook trout, there is just one rod, first, last and a'l the time—the Divine, Why | ng but the best for you? Send for catalog. Fred, | | D. Divine Co., Utica, N. Ye Bottled . Only DAYTON ELECTRICAL MFG. CO. DAYTON, OHIO 120 QEAVER BUILOING, offer a list of HIGH ‘DS and guar. ying from 3% to 5%. The securities are on band for tmmedi- ate delivery. Lists and full particulars upon application, Redmond & Co., BANKERS 607 Chestnut St., 41 Wall Street, PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK A guesswork cocktail is always a new experiment. You rarely get the same thing twice from the same mixer. CLUB COCKTAILS are scien- tifically blended from choicest liquors. Their aroma, taste, strength, are always uniformly ex- cellent, and their ageing is a virtue the tried taster can appreciate. Always ready. ist strain through cracked ice and serve. Seven kinds — Manhattan, Martini, Vermouth, Whiskey, Holland Gin, Tom Gin and York. G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Proprietors Hartford New York London «No one Who smokes URBRUG'S ARCADIA MIXTURE could ever attempt to describe its delights.’” Why? The Tobaccos are all aged; thoroughly seasoned, Age improves flavor; adds mildness; pre- vents biting. In the blending, seven countries, from Latakia to America, are called upon. Made since 1876, Surbrug’s “ Arcadia” is in a class by itself jothing so rich in flavor — so exhila- rating ta guality. A mild stimulant. The Delight, The Pleasure when it dawns on you will be lasting. AT YOUR DEALER'S. THE SURBRUG CO., New York City comicbooks.com