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This page is primarily **advertising**, with minimal editorial content. The main cartoon depicts an automobile with two well-dressed men, advertising Kelly-Springfield pneumatic tires for automobiles—emphasizing the company's experience in rubber composition. The left column contains brief anecdotes labeled "The Modest Third" and "Mr. Bryan's Discretion," appearing to be political humor. The first references congressional succession following Thaddeus Stevens's death; the second mentions William J. Bryan, suggesting Democratic Party mockery. The advertisements below—for Bock y Ca Cuban cigarettes and the Pele Automobile Heater—are period-typical commercial content. The page's satire, if any, is minimal; it primarily served as a revenue vehicle for advertisers in an early-20th-century satirical publication.

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“M. JOHNSON-BROWN & CO. SEW CONSIONMENT OF OBJECTS OF ART No. 17 West 31st Street, New York THE MODEST THIRD in the Congressional career of Mr. Blaine. says a writer in the New York Tribune, when Thaddeus Stevens died, who for ten years had dominated C ess, Mr. Blaine, who en- tered the H. 3 c year as the late Sena- tor Allison, re hed to a friend in the rotunda of the capitol, “The death of Stevens is an cipation for the Republican party. He kept Jer his heel, “Whom have you got left for leacers?"* queried the friend. A § re thre ung men coming for- ward,” was Mr. Blaine’s reply. ere is a young man to be heard from,” pointing to Al- lison, who was passing. “ James A. Garfield is another.” There was a pause, and the friend asked, “Well, who is the third?" Mr. Blaine gazed up in the dome, and said quiet]; I don’t see the third."'"—Youth's Com- panion, Tue campaign orator had, as usual, at the end of his speech announced that he would be glad to answer any questions of a political nature of interest to the audience. For some time he tried to “dodge ” a prim, middle-aged woman, who looked as though she might be a Prohibi- t. After vainly trying to attract his atten- ¢ called out in a harsh voi Mr. Speaker, honestly now, don’t you think that plenty of water is beneficial to health? ’’ “Well— m. Not always Madam, C1 = . . : . . a aa ane w areeriaule ai i i “‘Kelly-Springfield’’ is not a new name in tires. It is a new name in pneu- “Indeed! How so?’* “Madam, he was | matics, but the experience in making rubber composition for the most drowned ! ’’—Bellman, : . : "ys. : . - . . successful solid carriage tire is well utilized in making Kelly-Springfield MR. BRYAN’S DISCRETION se ANG : le town in Southern Texas, William J. | Pneumatic ‘Tires for Automobiles. cnt address was received with the enthusiasm. At its close an excited CONSOLIDATED RUBBER TIRE COMPANY woman rushed up and asked permission to 20 Vesey Street, New York, and Akron, Ohio orator, The embarrassed politician de- = —_ he salute politely but firmly. When they left the town, cne of the gentlemen who cyretate town wot ne wt rs TH Heat Your Automobile “Well,”" replied Mr. Bryan, with a sly glance And Be Comfortable at his wife, who was in the party, “I shall be in Texas only a few days, but I shall be with Mrs. Bryan all my life."* cess. Can be installed by any ordinary mechanic in two hours—does not alter the construction or appearance of the car. Complete equipment costs but THIRTY DOLLARS. Pele Automobile Heater BOCK » CA A regular hot water system Made of fine Havana Tobacco Costs nothing for heat—the water used in the automobile furnishes the hot water. May be used in lly recommended to smokers of Fine limousine or open tonneau, Havana Cigars Made of aluminum—weighs but ten pounds, The heat may be turned on or off at will, 1S< tor 10 A GUARANTEE WITH EVERY EQUIPMENT packed in ceular bones od $0 and 100, h Bork y € Write for illustrated descriptive booklet to AUTOMOBILE HEATER COMPANY Suite 704, Fort Dearborn Bde. Suite 704, 1133 Broadway Chicago Atisfaction Without Inhaling’* HENRY CLAYAND ROCK & CO. ' HIN Pads Ave, New You