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This page from *Life* contains satirical humor pieces and period advertisements. The main cartoon section (upper right) shows a dialogue titled "His Method," depicting a child's skeptical interrogation of his mother about Santa Claus's logistics. The satire hinges on the child's deduction that Santa must have planned ahead—evidenced by the child discovering wrapped presents hidden in the closet weeks earlier. The joke mocks parental explanations while subtly suggesting Santa's "method" involves advance preparation rather than magical efficiency. The page also includes several brief humorous anecdotes, including one about an Irishman named Casey and a story about someone named John Jones seeking to change his name to avoid ridicule. The remainder consists of period advertisements for Berset Shaving Cream Soap (emphasizing glycerine and coconut oil ingredients) and Brewster & Co. automobiles (Delaunay-Belleville chassis and Peerless cars), reflecting early-1900s consumer marketing.

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AvT NULLUS Almost Generous Harry M. Daugherty, of Columbus, who, some persons believe, will be the next United States Senator from Ohio, while in the national capital recently told this story to the Washington Post Two Irishmen were discussing the death of a f * said Pat A cheerful man was Casey, the cheerfulest I ever knew,’ echoed Mike. “Casey was a generous man, too,’ said Pat “*Generous, you say? Well, I don't know so much about that. Did Casey ever buy you any- thing?’ “*Well, nearly,’ replied Mike, scratching his head. ‘One day he came into Flaherty’s bar- room, where me and my friends were drinkin| and he said to us: “ Well, men, what are we gi i : d York EXTRACT FROM A NEW YORK DAILY PAPER, 1910 “JOUN JONES APPEARED BEFORE THE RECORDER AND APPEALED FOR PERMISSION TO MIS NAME TO TSADORE ICKLESTEIN, GIV- MIS REASON THAT THE NAME OF JON HELD HIM UP TO RIDICULE AMONG HIS AssocI- ATES AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO TRANS- ACT BUSINESS.” His Method “Mamma, did Santa Claus get in se Christmas eve and drive around to all of houses of the little girls and boys?" aka ie. > “Yes, dear,’ answered his mother, “ An’ Cid he stop at each chimney as be ye along, and did he have just the right thing everybody?" * “Why, of course, dearie.’ “Well, mamma, he must have beem quick to visit all the places in town jp night.”” “He is very quick, dear.” “I don't believe he did it that w . after a moment of deep thoug! “How do you think be did it mother . I think he planned ahead What makes you think that, de ‘Cause—'cause he had all my away in the closet under the steps two days fore Christnias.""—Harper’s Wee “That's rather a queer question.” 1 doctor.“ Why do you to know?” “Well, you see one of the guests at my be used enough of it to kill himself, and I wa send in a proper bill to his executors” Wasp. “Do you think posterity will re F as much attention to your wife as you did be- “No,” answered Senator Sorghum, asks Dr. Lyman Abb Reserve 89 fore you were married, do you? less I am lucky enough to strike a sculptor columns for the associate editor, doctor, and H. Peck: Lord, yes! I mind twice as quick than ordinarily successful in preserving Hi you'll see—Richmond Times-Despatch veland Leader nesses.""—Washington Star. Brentano's, 37 Ave, de Open Leicester Square, W. Losdon;4, ope. Lave ny, Breams ‘*Berset’’ Shaving Cream Soap Is Called “‘The Healing Lather’’ One of the principal ingredients of “‘Berset’* Shaving Cream Soap is glycerine—the well known skin healerand softener. Heals cuts and abrasions —cures chapped hands and faces over night. “‘Berset,"” therefore, is called “The Healing Lather,” because it contains glycerine. BREWSTER & C0 ANNOUNCE That they are the sole agents for the Delaunay-Belleville Chass which they recommend to their customers with their guarantee. With Brewster & Co. standard coach work, the lightest and strongest, these make an exceptional combination of the practical and artistic. Peerless Cars: A number now ready for sale supplied with our exclusive coach work by special arrangement with the Peerless Motor Car Co. Also Panhards, Renaults and bodies for all chassis. BREWSTER & CO. LYCERINE ‘The other basic ingredient is Cocoanut Oil, universally used as a massage cream, skin food, pore cleanser and complexion cream. It removes all foreign matter from the pores and prevents irritation, blackheads and pimples. “ Berset,’* therefore, is called ** The Healing Lather," because it contains Cocoanut Oil. ERSET TRADE MARK os Shaving Cream Soap BERSET \CREAM soar / (QCOANUT Olt Mlustration Y% actual size of 25 cent tube is the only lathering agent used for shaving that con- tains no free alkali to rob the pores of their oils and irritate the skin, Prevents chapped faces in cold weather—is antiseptic, sanitary and more convenient than shaving stick or mug. Positively will not dry on the face. 25 cents a tube at dealers’ and barbers’. Send dealer's name and 4c in stamps for 10c sample tube, enough for one month’s shaving. THE RUBBERSET COMPANY, Gaiee Dept. ¥e. 9 Mate OMes, Factory and Laboratory! $20 METROPOLITAN TOWER, 3. Y. CITY 103 FERRY ST., SEWABK, 5.3, Branch Oflere—Beston, Chleage, Bas Francisco, Meatreal Broadway and 47th NEW YORK comicbooks.com