Life, 1905-09-14 · page 18 of 24
Life — September 14, 1905 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine contains three distinct sections: **"Wit, Scissors and Nulls"** (top): A humorous anecdote about a school principal who regained his composure after being insulted. The joke illustrates how dignified restraint can be more effective than angry response—a common theme in period humor about gentlemanly behavior. **"Scriptural Passages Illustrated"** (center): A series of brief jokes contrasting biblical passages with modern observations. One jokes about a statesman who makes speeches but isn't actually a statesman—likely satirizing verbose politicians of the era who lacked substance. **Advertisements** (bottom): Wilson Whiskey and Hunter Whiskey ads, plus a New York Central railroad timetable. The page exemplifies *Life*'s format: satirical humor targeting pretense, pomposity, and social affectation mixed with commercial advertisements. The jokes rely on readers understanding period class conventions and rhetorical expectations.
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