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This page is primarily **advertising and lifestyle content** rather than political satire. The main articles are social vignettes: "A Man of Many Friends" describes Sir Henry Irving (a famous actor) befriending American visitors in London; "Nursing the Wrong Baby" is a humorous anecdote about a man mistakenly rocking someone else's infant. The advertisements include Dr. Sheffield's dental products, Sanderson's "Mountain Dew" Scotch whisky, Redfern Corsets (with an illustration of an idealized female figure), and travel promotions to Jamaica and via the Hamburg-American Line. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and leisure interests rather than containing political commentary or satirical cartoons.

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1 Iet used ¢ by your this wer, adly is to you anda *-LIFE- Dr. Sheffield’s Antl-Septic Creme Dentifrice Put up in collapsible Tubes Tooth Powder Put up in Cans convenient for Tourists Elixir Balm A delightful Mouth Wash Used by the Elite of the World Since 1850. FOR SALE EVERYWHERE. ‘BOOK PLATES and own evena few,you should hare dividuaiity, ‘Abd get together a TI ec. hal many of ors have availed themselves of our ‘ve interested we will gladly send full information 0 our prices for this work, including both dest oper plate. Ifyou wish to see a specime’ jaimps for a proof on vellum, BOSTON BOOK PLATE STUDIO Business Address: 42-4 High St., Boston, Mass, “SANDERSON’S “MOUNTAIN DEW” SCOTCH is a pot-still whisky. G It is made in a pot stil a little at a time. @ It is distilled from the finest Highland malt dried over aromatic peats. @ Then it is aged for at least 7 years. @ That's why it's a/ways the same—always mellow —always pure. A Man of Many Friends. t characteristic of the late Sir Henry Irving to make friends of Americans whom he met in London, and to show his apprecia- tion of the esteem and admiration in which he was held here. But it would have been asking too much to expect him to be familiar with cach person's claim to his recognition. A con- tributor to the New York Sun says that it was often a case of “going it Blind” on the part of the actor, A certain New Yorker arriving in London found an invitation from Sir Henry to one of the famous suppers in the Beefsteak Room of the Lyceum Theatre. He accepted the invi- tation with delight, had as good a time as the guests at these gatherings invariably did, and ultimately became a close friend of the actor. But neither at that first supper nor at any time later did his host say a word to explain how he happened to invite a man he had never met before. oat last his American friend decided to question him on the subject. “Tell me, Irvin; he said, “how did you happen to ask me to take supper with you ten why you did it.” “So have I,” answered the actor, blandly, “and to save my life I was never able to recall what the reason was. But I'm sure it was a good one!’—Vouth'’s Companion. Nursing the Wrong Baby. |THE clerk at the Stafford Hotel was smiling Ti Ily yesterday afternoon and a caller asked him the cause of his jocularity “Why, it’s a story a Missourian who is stay- his who is a well-known contractor here in Baltimore “Shall we have the story?” asked the caller. “Sure,” returned the other, “only we'll have times gi to brief sessions of bibulousness, and wh returning from one of these a short time ago he made up his mind that he would not disturb his wife. ching home he was suce! upstairs. Here he saw—or thought he saw: in the dim light which the electric lamp out- side shed through the window the §-month-old baby sitting up in the rocker, while his wi was comfortably sleeping in the bed beyond. Softly creeping over to the rocker he took the baby in his arms and began to rock her to sleep. when his wife awakened. “*John,’ she said, ‘what are you doing ther “*Sh!m’ dear,’ whispered John ; ‘I'm rock- baby to sleep.’ ‘Baby’s been asleep for over an hour,’ said the patient wife, reproachfully. ‘John, put down that doll and come to bed. I rather think you need a little sleep.’”"—Baltimore Herald. — T! E never was an angel who wouldn't take off her wings and cook for the man she loved—New Orleans Picayune. years ago in London? I’ve often wondered | ing at his house just told me about a friend of | to eliminate names. This contractor is some-| REDFERN Corseting is as smooth as a snug-fitting fine kid glove. The figure reveals the full beauty of the lines and curves of the model, which is scientifically designed as the proper base for figure fashions. There is a Redfern Model to mold all types of form into correct lines for all modes of dress. Filled with Arctic whalebone, made of choice fabrics and trimmed in lingerie effect. “SECURITY” Rubber Button Hose Supporters on all models. Sold at the best shops at from Three-and-one-half to Fifteen dollars per pair. THE WARNER BROTHERS COMPANY. The Gem of the WEST INDIES steamers of the ATLAS LINE SERVICE FIRST-CLASS RATES acTe MAIC 20 we od and upward, Tncluding bert and For further particulars apply HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINS Bonion. 92 feate St, wdotpa Sts” Vallasetphta, 1350 Wa 1 Califoraia Rt. St. Leela O01 Olive comicbooks.com