Life, 1906-05-17 · page 23 of 28
Life — May 17, 1906 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and humorous anecdotes**, not political satire. The main content includes: **"It Was His Only Tie"** — A genteel anecdote about Mark Twain arriving home without a necktie. His wife scolds him for neglecting his appearance; he responds by having a messenger deliver her a single necktie with a note implying it's her only tie (a cutting remark about *her* appearance). The joke relies on Twain's reputation for wit and social commentary. **"A Liberal View"** — A domestic humor piece where a boy defends his friends (the Martin boys) against his mother's moral disapproval, turning her own logic against her—suggesting he himself isn't perfectly behaved either. The page is otherwise filled with period advertisements for hats, soap, collars, safety razors, and automobiles, reflecting early 20th-century consumer goods marketing. The ads feature product illustrations and testimonials typical of the era. No significant political commentary or caricature appears here.
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“The Beata be mad NVA merical oaa a C.eK HATS FOR MEN The Cambridge Mixed Derby— A proper hat for Summer wear. Knapp-Felt De Luxe hats are $6. Knapp-Felt hats are $4. The best hatters sell them. Tux CroruT & KNapp Co. Broadway, at 13th Street, New York It Was His Only Tie NE morning, as Mark Twain retumed from a neighborhood morning call, sans necktie, met him at the door with the exclama- Sam, been over to the again necktie! It’s really graceful the way you neglect your dre: Her husband said nothing, but went up to his n \ few minutes later his neighbor—Mrs. S.— 1s summoned to the door by a messenger, who sented her with a small box neatly done up. She opened it and found a black silk necktie, ccompanied by the following note: Here is a necktie. J half an Kindly Phere, you have without a fe it out and Took at it. 1 think 1 one Thay Max Twatn. —Ladies’ Home Journal. Reuters Soap © Removes the dirt without injuring the natural secretions of the skin which keep it youthful and plump. Send atwocent stamp fora trial cake BARCLAY & COMPANY THE WASH SHORTENS NEITHER SIZE NOK LIFE OF ARROW COLLARS Being Ctupeco shirnn easier to Wash, starel than ordinary coll oflaundry Ove correct QUARTER SIZES 15 cents each —2 for 23 cents. Send for bookiet and dealer's nai CLUETT, PEABODY & CO., Largat Makers of Shirts and Collars in the World. 457 River Street, Troy, N.Y. wear. “THE MOTE AND THE BEAM” A Liberal View ‘TIS a well-known fact that parents occasion - ally get from the conversation of their offspring food for consideration—even suggestions fer the revision of pet delusions Mrs. Brockett had issued stem ercers to Regin- ald that he must not under any circumstances go overagain to play with the Martin Leys, lest be be corrupted “Aw, mama!” protested Regineld. “I like ’em, and I don’t leam anything Lad frem ’em.” Well, T have told you you must xof play with the Martin boys. I won't have you with them. I don’t believe they are good Loys!”” “Now, sec here, mama,” cried the youngster, with noble candor, “mebby Tain’t so awful good myself Youth's Companion. Patronize American Industries. Wear a KNOX HAT | the creation par excellence of the nation. all the principal cities in the world, Why not Glide: it’s the best_ CE way to go.” Df High power. Strong, Serie construction, Speed to spare they are RAL dumber. “BUILT. IN THE HILLS.” Embody comfort, safe BD ty. elegance. Unques- Prticned performance uaranteed., Write for proposition to th Motel or Duy! and assist os Glide Toaring Car cnovorged. Ask aia everyone, Adaress The Bartholomew Co.,310 Glide St., Peoria, Ills, “ The Salt of Kings The King of Salts The difference between ordinary salt and *(CERLE TAR YL QAT TN BAL I is that one is a seasoning only, the other a seasoning and a valuable food, containing the most nutritive qualities, absolutely essential to the building of bone, teeth, nerve and tissue. Sold by good dealers everywhere, oF write to so Ferry Street, | New York, for sample tin. I The Two Minute Safety Razor will convince any man, in just two minutes, that it is not only a safety razor, but has points of merit which make it The Best Safety Razor. Try one and it will prove: ‘That the blade corners cannot cut and slash the face as they do on other safety razors ‘That the blades have an edge which far outlasts the edge on any other thin blade. They have the double bevel— like the barber's razor — that’s the reason. That the blade holder is as easily washed and wiped as a dinner plate. ‘That there are no parts to rust and that there are not a lot of parts fotake Ege and put back every time the razor is used. ‘The blades can be honed and stropped. But we sharpen dull blades for next to nothing, so no one need strop or hone unless be wants to. Liberal exchange offer on blades. Razor Complete, With 24 Sharp Blades, In Handsome Leather Case, $5.00. Ask you dealer. If he can't or won't supply you, wilte ws. Get our Free booklet anyway. United States Safety Razor Co., Shep Osco Ne. 26, Adrian, Mich, No Blade Corners comicbooks.com