Life, 1906-12-20 · page 33 of 46
Life — December 20, 1906 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and product promotions** rather than political satire. However, it includes brief literary commentary: **Editorial Content:** - Discussion of *Punch* (British satirical magazine) and American comic weeklies, noting they've migrated from barber shops to more "modern" establishments - Commentary on Maxim Gorky's new book "Mother," where he criticized America after receiving a cold reception—Life's editors note London publishers were unaware of his harsh views of American character - Anecdote about Mark Twain viewing books as "best friends" - A brief joke about French birth rates (unclear reference) **Primary Content: Advertisements** - "Metal Vienna Art Plates" (decorative enamelware featuring portraits) - Malt-Nutrine (a liquid food supplement by Anheuser-Busch, marketed for nursing mothers and convalescents) - Beeman's Pepsin Gum - Coca-Cola advertisement The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture and literary gossip rather than sharp political satire.
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goo Try Teer PLEO we [err Pte Ay eff 2008} bE ew LS So SS > Sia-aast [ben NE of the far-reaching London daily news- papers, at the beginning of the current year, ave up a whole broad page to a selection of the Punch jokes of 1905. The object was purely sociological,” says the Times. ‘The result was a document,” sad but authentic, and of use to ustorians and other students of the development afhumanity. But, after all, Porch is an institu- son, and Mr. Owen Seaman is often very droll. Punch is “taken in” at the clubs, and a London dubman trying to focus his bewildered mind on a Punch joke is not an altogether depressing spec- ad, if one views it with a philosophical eye. In is country the comic weeklies, which may be to persist rather than to survive, circulate pally in the barbers’ shops. Formerly the with highly colored pictures were favored. The boy handed to you one or the other of them shile you were waiting your “two minutes” for ibarber to cry “Next.” But latterly, we note, Bae modem marble and nickelplate barbers’ ops, with electric and compressed air attach- nents, confine themselves to Lirr. The colored comics” are infrequently seen nowadays in the enter of things. But they persist in the barbers’ »s of unfashionable neighborhoods, where dey are frequently examined, briefly,with per- texed gravity, by worthy citizens who do mt shave themselves. This is a phenomenon ‘h our “sociologists” should not overlook. relation of machine-made ‘‘humor’’ to cutting and brilliantine has yet to be ex ‘bined. HE suddenness of the announcement of Maxim Gorky’s revenge on the people of the Cnited States for their recent frigid welcome of has caused great astonishment here, says a on dispatch to the Times. Gorky has just hed his much-advertised new book called Mother,” in which hi down his impressions, favorable, of cou America. He declares arrival in w York two rival news- pers invited contributions, and that no sooner had he pledged himself to one than the other be- na campaign of abuse against him and the lady tho accompanied him. After thus explaining Ameri unpopularity, Gorky continues «th harsh criticisms of American character and itutions. Strangely enough, the London pub- 1s who usually produce English translations jorky’s books knew nothing about the pecul- character of this one until a few days ago, tthough the original is on the eve of publica- N XT toa big black cigar and billiards, books are Mark Twain's chief diversion, according »Lippincott's. Aside from the pleasure he gets tof them, the humorist has discovered that possess an unusual trait “My books are my best friends,” said he not “og ago at “Quarry Farm,” his summer home, tar Elmira, N. Y., as his eyes swept row after »w of attractive-looking volumes. ‘When I tire ‘them I can shut them up.” [REALLY seems a pity that the French birth- rate didn’t fall off in time to prevent Boni.— r Fhiladelpicia Ledger. \ Ant Plate Either of these Vienna Metal Art Plates sent to any address in the United States on receipt of twelve Tops of Red Metal Caps from Malt-Nutrine bottles and 15 centsin stamps or coin to cover postage. Order by number. Address Malt-Nutrine Dept. Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n St. Louis, U.S.A. MALT-NUTRINE | is a predigested liquid-food} —easily assimilated by the weakest and most delicate stomach. It promotes appe- tite, aids digestion and assures healthful and refreshing sleep. The ideal tonic for nursing mothers and convalescents. Malt-Nutrine is sold by Druggists and Grocers. Plates No. 1. Original was painted by Herr Wagner, the eminent German artist. The reproduc- tion (on metal) brings out perfectly the rich coloring of portrait and decorative border, equaling the original. No. 2. An exact reproduc- tion in original colors (on metal) of the work of P. Rall, a French artist of note, whose fine skill in portraiture and exceptional decorative ability are evidenced in every line. VIENNA Art Plate. feerrerrereseservrrrpeccccsrcccssscse J CHEW... Beeman’s THE OniciNaL Pepsin Gum » « Cares Indigestion 0d Sea-sickoess. All Others are_Imitations. Prececccecccceccccccccescccceet 9 ooeeee ee see ears eros eecee tos coc oeeeen ye Hage When onthe Water Wagon Deink ombodies alt the enttale of th. deal Beverage Sold 6 eryuhece 5f comicbooks.com