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This page is **primarily advertisements** rather than satirical content. The top half features perfume and gift ads (Boss cracker, Frank M. Prindle & Co. perfumes, Wassermann Brothers banking, and Hippodrome theater). The bottom half advertises rail travel (Overland Limited train service to California). The only satirical content appears to be **"An Anecdote of Wagner"** and **"What He'd Catch"**—brief humorous stories about the composer Richard Wagner. The Wagner piece humorously depicts him as self-conscious and physically unrestrained during a rehearsal. The second story is a joke about catching early birds, playing on the proverb. These are minor filler pieces typical of *Life* magazine's mixed entertainment content rather than political satire.

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er Park @ Tilford’s Acker Merrall & Condit Co's jesd all leading grocers For Her Own Protection. | Y . madam,” said the salesman, “this is | the most exquisite dinner set we ever| randled. The price is $150." “Ll take it.” said Mrs, Richley, “if you'll Price $6.90.'"" rather an odd “Yes, but I want to deceive our servant girl.” hiladelphia Press. An Anecdote of Wagner. IE following anecdote of Wagner is told Alfred Reisenauer, the pianist, who, as pupil of Liszt, knew the composer of “Par- personally ways more or less self-con- says Reisenauer, “and only at rare Is did his friends see him in moods that j be called anything but premeditated. In cuth I saw him in a highly characteristic ation, and I never shall forget it. It was arsal of ‘Parsifal.’ The garden scene just been admirably sung and danced, reupon Wagner, in his exuberant jo} sexed and kissed the artists, and then, quite le himself, goy down on all fours and like a dog, concluding his exhibition by wing his legs in the air and balancing elf on his head. At this interesting mo- 1 Liszt and several of his pupils, including nyself, walked on the stage. Quick as a flash, . who always played the réle of Wagner's constituted defender, said grimly, ‘Well, a pose, it’s the hardest one in the ld to hold, by thunder!’ For the sake of Meister we tried to restrain our mirth, but ffort was not wholly successful. I firmly that Wagner himself was the sensation for which he Harper's Weekly. What He’d Catch. was “half seas over” and was on a 3 lock owl car headed for home. The conductor knew him. owdy, Mr. Blank,” ‘Aren't you ve. however secretly pleased was responsible said the man in the getting home rather Early I shud say,” replied the passenger. Weil, you know the early bird catches the worm,” said the other. ‘ot in zhis case,” came from the tipsy indi- vidual. “Zhis early bird's goin’ to catch za il. I'm married.”"—Kansas City Times. THE Most EXQUISITE CHRISTMAS GIFT A gift that compliments most delicately the taste of both sender and recipient. that beings thorough enjoyment, is a selection from the fascinating perfumes of the ASO: To enable you to select the odor that most appeals to you, we will send sample vi Ve-o-lay) of Paris. $1.35 ¢: The faint elusive sweet ness of the Ambre. Samm ple vial postpaid, 0c. Inspired by a sweet, dainty wild ower. Sam: ple vial postpaid, 10c. In delicacy, subtlety, in all shat de real and sat nearly a cent $3.00 Bouquet Farnese Delicate, subtle, lasting. Sample vial postpaid, th. to the latter lasting and famous Af, IN VIOLET (pronounced fais $3.25 Brise de Violettes Redolent «(th the teeath of crvthed violet vial postpald, 2 $1.35 Extra Vio.ctto An exquisite extract ot fresh “Soodland. violet. Sample vial postpaid, 0c. ‘s the most refined sensibilities, in the lasting qualities that mean tory economy, the wide range of Vivlet’s products have beea inimitable and unlimited for tount’s (Ve-o-lay) preparations are not sold everywhere, but are always found in those shops that enjoy the best patronage. Farnese Face Food, a Real Beautifier isa delightful substitute for the many face creams so commonly sold, Itisa clear, liquid lotion, a tonic, and a pare, delicate skin food. It removes surface blemishes, makes firm, plump contours on f ms neckand bust. Ei i leaves the skin cool, soit and beautiful. Positively Ina handsome bottle, daintily encased. Price, $1.80 postpaid. Send us your name and ad- FREE Ses td'ee will wall yoo an exquisite sachet of Bouquet Famese, FRANK M. PRINDLE & CO. Sole Agents for the United States WASSERMANN BROTHERS BANKERS AND BROKERS 42 Broadway, New York New York Stock Exchange Members of 4 New York Coffee Exchange Chicago Board of Trade BRANCH OFFICES: Astor Court (Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.) Windsor Arcade, corner 46th St, and Sth Ave, Imperial Hotel. Fifth Avenue Hotel, Ocean Avenue, West End, N.J., during Sammer months. SENSATION OF THE STAGE “THE ROMANCE OF A HINDOO PRINCESS” With Plunging Elephants and Gorgeous Pageantry “A YANKEE CIRCUS ON MARS Inclading Claire Tetiot and Her Lions and Other Unrivali Lists bed Special DAILY MATINEES aT 2 EVENINGS AT 8 THE OVERLAND CALIFORNIA The traveler's fornia’s grandeur are er.hanced by the incomparable that delights those take the perfectly-equipped ions of Cali- service who OVERLAND LIMITED on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Most luxurious in every appoint- ment; unequaled in speed, safety and comfort; electric lighted throughout Leaves Union Pas- senger Station, Chicago, 8 p.m Tourist sleepers at 6.05 p.m. and 10.25 p.m. A_postal to F, A. Miller, G. P. A., Chicago, will bring full information ree. comicbooks.com