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This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The main content consists of: 1. **"Maxims on Money"** — a compilation of quotations about wealth from famous figures (Shakespeare, Bacon, Benjamin Franklin, etc.), presented as philosophical humor rather than satire. 2. **"Next!" anecdote** — a humorous legal story about ex-Governor Robinson cross-examining an Irish witness in a railroad injury case. The joke relies on Irish dialect humor (common in the era) and the witness's clever logic: when asked why the engineer would blow the whistle *after* hitting someone, the Irishman replies it must have been "for the nixt man on the track, sor." The widow wins her case. 3. **Product advertisements** — Anheuser-Busch's Malt-Nutrine (a "predigested liquid-food" tonic), Vienna Art Plates, Ed. Pinaud's Hair Tonic, and Knapp-Felt hats. The page reflects early 20th-century advertising aesthetics and period attitudes (including ethnic humor). There is no political cartoon or significant satire here—it's a standard Life magazine page mixing light humor with commercial promotions.

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Maxims on Money (Compiled by the Scrap Book) WISE man should have moncy in his head, but not in his heart.—Dean q Money does all things; for it gives and it takes away. It ma st men and knaves, fools and_ philosophe strange, He that wants 'y, means and content is without three good friends.—Shakes peare. Money is like manure—of very little use except d.—Bacon save all you can; give all you dy money is Aladdin's lamp.—Lord Byron. The use of money is all the advantage there is in having it.—Benjamin Franklin. Put not your trust in money, but put your money in trust.—Oliver Wendell Holmes. Men are seldom more innocently employed than when they are honestly making money. Samuel Johnson. Money is maid if you know how to use it —a mistress if you do not know how.—Horace. Tt happens a little unluckily that the persons who have the most infinite contempt for money are the same that kave the strongest appetite for the pleasures it produces. —Shenstone. Gold is a wonderful clearer of the understand- ing. It dissipates every doubt and scruple in an instant, accommodate itself tothe meanest capac- silences the loud and clamorous, and brings over the most obstinate and inflexible. —Addison. REAT BEAK SPRING WATER Sits purity bb: ade it famous.” Next! HE late ex-Governor Robinson used to tell a ory in which he acknowledged that the only witness who’ ever made him throw up his hands and leave the court-room was a green Irishman. Mr. Robinson, at the time, was counsel for one of the big railroads. A section hand had been killed by an express train and his widow was suing for dam The railroad had a good case, but Mr. Robinson made the mi: of trying to tur the main witness inside out. ‘The witness, in his quaint way, had given a graphic description of the fatality, occasionally and calling on the saints. Among other things, he swore positively the locomotive whistle was not sounded until after the whole train had passed over his departed friend. Then Mr. Robinson thought he had him, “See here, Mr. McGinnis,” said Mr. Robin- u admit that the whistle blew.” sor, it blew, sor.” “Now, if that whistle sounded in time to give Michael warning, the fact would be in favor of the company, wouldn’t it?” “Yes, sor, and Mike would be testifying here this day.” The jury giggled. “Never mind that. You were Mike’s friend, and you would like to help his widow, but just tell me now what earthly purpose there could be for the engineer to blow that whistle after Mike had been struck?” “T presume that the whistle wor for the nixt man on the thrack, sor.” Mr. Robinson retired, and the widow got all she asked for.—Boston Herald. of Red Metal Caps from Malt-Nutrine bot- tles, and 15 cents in stamps or money to cover postage, we will send to any address the United States either of these plates. Order by Number. Address Malt-Nutrine Dept. S, 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 -nd Grocers. . Metal Vienna Art 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, No.2 Viena Arr PLATE a insider “caring for thi 'ULTURE goes further— Brush the hair five minutes night and morning. Shampoo it once or t month. And make hair cultivation beneficial and complete by daily use of ED, PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC (Eau de Quinine) The hair responds quickly—becomes rich, abundant and healthful.” Send 10¢. to poy postage and packing of a liberal sample. PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD Dept. 87 Ed. Pinaud Building, New York Thefirst Derby made in America was a C&K ' Ainapp-Felt hats wear long and well. Knapp-Felt DeLuxe $6, Knapp-Felt $4, everywhere Write for * The Hatman” Tue CroruT & KNAPP Co. Broadway, at 13th Street New York : j comicbooks.com