Life, 1906-05-24 · page 25 of 26
Life — May 24, 1906 — page 25: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and humor pieces** rather than political satire. The main content includes: **Advertisements** for pianos (Sohmer), dress shirts (Cluett), banking (Morton Trust Company), and beverages (Evans' Ale and Knox Hats). **Two humor pieces:** 1. **"Natural"** — A joke about the Beecher family (famous 19th-century intellectuals). A young Beecher relative, told her ancestor Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the Ten Commandments, angrily replies she has nothing to do with someone so presumptuous. The humor plays on family pride and misattribution of authority. 2. **"In Doubt"** — A story about Captain Homer Hedge discussing aviation safety. He recalls an old man uncertain whether his nephew held the rank of "general or corporal"—illustrating confusion about military hierarchy. The joke mocks vague understanding of formal distinctions. Both pieces use gentle, domestic humor typical of early 20th-century Life magazine rather than sharp political commentary.
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Intending purchasers of a strictly first- class Piano should not fail to exam- ine the merits of THE WORLD RENOWNED SOHMER It is the special favorite of the refined and cultured musical public on account of its unsurpassed tone- qn ality, unequaled dura- elegance of design and finish. Cata- logue mailed on application. Tue adel ttf ‘CECILIAN INSIDE gtAven: PASSES ALL OTH Favorable Terms to Responsible Parties SOHMER & COMPANY Warerooms Cor, Sth Ave, 22d St. NEW YORK Instead of a mixture of wines, it is now the fashion to COAT SHIRT WADE AS A CUSTOM SHIRTMAKER WOULD MAKE (7, IN WHITE AND COLOR-FAST FaaRics. $1.50 AND MORE BEND TOR BOOK OF STYLES AND DEALER'S NAME, CLUETT, PEABODY & CO. Largest Makers of Collars and Shirts in the World. 467 River St., TROY, N.Y. Natural t WAS only natural that in the Beecher family the name of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe was often quoted to the younger generation as one having authori On one occasion a grandniece of Mrs. Stowe ame ar ni stamping her foot, s don’t want anything more to do with you, nor r manservant, Roryour maidservant, nor your ox, Nor your ass ANE mother, heating Ne outburst, ste! ral re- REE a aT TD AN LE ET NS Oe ON AE le Miss Beecher promptly replied: “Yes; ‘cn Commandments.” “Well, do you know who wrote them?” Phe child, looking much disgusted “Goodness, yes! Aunt Harriet did, Boston Herald. rite QarTAIN oF THE ARMY MORTON TRUST COMPANY 38 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK Capital, + +e $2,000,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $7,000,000 OFFICERS: Levi P. Morton, Presiitent James K. Cott Thomas F Vice. Pees. fM. Pras Charles H. Allen, Vice-Pres Charles A. Vaal 'D. Cravath, Counsel EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Levi P. Morton Paul D. Cravath Thomas F. Ryan G.G. Maven Chartes H. Allen James N. Jarvie Edward J. Berwind Jacob HH. Schutt Harry Payne Whitney ‘Are youa ‘manof taste? If you are you will revel in the detights of good old Evans’ Ale with its rich, nutty flavor, sparkling brilliancy, cream: head, and absence of sediment. The Colmination of Ale goodness— | Ale Sellers Everywhere. oss In Doubt CAPTAIN HOMER HEDGE, presidentof the new Aero Club, was talking hopefully at West Point about the future of flying. “No doubt we shall all fly some day,” he said, “as safely as we now ride or sail. Before that day comes, though, every subtlety of flying must be mastered. I fancy that we look at the art too broadly now, We handle it in too cursory and general a way. We handle it as an old man I once knew in the West handled military rank. “Meeting the old man one day, I said to him: “Let me see, your nephew enlisted for a soldier, didn’t he?’ “You're right, sir,’ said the old man, ‘he did.’ “ Well,’ said I, ‘what rank does he hold now ?’ “The old frowned reflectively. “Let me he muttered, ‘L ain't quite sure, but I know it’s cithera general or a corporal.’”"— Boston Post. Patronize American Industries. Wear a the creation par excellence of the nation. Agencics io all the principal cities in the world. comicbooks.com