Life, 1909-03-11 · page 25 of 36
Life — March 11, 1909 — page 25: what you’re looking at
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This page contains mostly **advertising and humor snippets** rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: 1. **"One from Washington, D.C."** — A joke about a colored preacher dreaming of Heaven, where St. Peter (identified as George Washington) seats him, then must remove him when Mr. Roosevelt arrives, implying Roosevelt's social priority over the preacher. This reflects early-1900s racial hierarchies. 2. **Victor Talking Machine advertisement** — A straightforward ad promoting phonograph records of famous opera singers. 3. **"More Money in It"** — A vaudeville joke about hens with different talents. 4. **"Kaiser Obeyed the Scene Shifter"** — A humorous anecdote about German Kaiser Wilhelm II respecting a theater's no-smoking rule, portraying him as surprisingly law-abiding. 5. **Brief humor pieces** about puzzles, marriage, and servant punctuality. The page is primarily **commercial and light entertainment** rather than satirical commentary. The Roosevelt reference is the only political element, reflecting contemporary American social attitudes.
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One from Washington, D. C. tris not oficn a good story of national in- f comes cut of the Washington police terest Coolorc preacher was awaiting his turn if Judge Kimball's courtroom, and told of a dream he had had: \h was in Heaven the other ood jest inside the golden gate, and George Washington was Peter. ¢ up an’ sit on mah right side,’ iwd, who was sittin’ on de court. A to testify in here wuz another knock, an’ wuz announced by St. Peter. on mah left side,’ said the The greatest opera house of all—the Victor. You don’t have to go to Milan, London, Paris, Berlin, or New York to hear the masterpieces of opera sung by the world’s most famous artists. They're all combined in the /7cfor, which brings their magnificent voices right into your home for you to enjoy at your pleasure. 1 a terrible knockin’ at de gate, trembled. ed the gate, an’ den he turned de Lawd: ‘You'll have to get im your seat, Lawd. It’s Mr. aman Life. Go to-day to the nearest Victor dealer’s—he will gladly play grand opera or any other Victor music you want to hear. There’s a Victor for YOU—$10 to $250. ments, if desired. Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J., U.S.A. Rertiner Gramophone Co., Montreal Canadian Distributors Easy pay- WETTER ONE AND A HALP More Money in It “1 was jus iat can sin Mtistles and i ding of a man who has a hen other man has a hen which tates various birds.’’ “I don't care for these vaudeville hens, A ben should 31 to the legit, and lay eggs."’— lenses City Journal. SOvT gan 2es ‘A complete list of new Victor Records for March will be found in the March number of Munsey's Scribner's, McClure's, Century, Everybody's, Current Li April Cosmopolit SOCIETY'S LATEST DIVERSION NGHESSIVE, PUZZLE PARTY ¢ Dehatant" Picture Puzzle affords entertainment fora dozen players at one time. Itis a work of art in beautiful colors,and thelargest picture puzzlemade 18x48 inches. CONTAINS 2000 PIECES Sext comple ith miniature reproduction, on receipt of price, $15.00 raised e¢ on 1 le, fall rise of pence Bd oxtewre ee IVE PUZZLE CO., 64 Fulton St, New York Reference, Lift Pabitahtng Company Kaiser Obeyed the Scene Shifter A story is told in Berlin newspapers which places the Kaiser in a somewhat curious light. Recently he visited a theatre and strolling be- hind the curtain became liberal of advice to the manager, actors and even scene-shifters, who listened in awed silence. Presently the Emperor lighted a cigar, puffing as he talked. On both sides of him were flimsy draperies and on the floor heaps of paper. ‘One of the scene-shifters stepped forward and pointed politely to a printed notice: “ No smok- ing allowed.’ For a moment the Kaiser flushed, then, smiling, he put out his cigar, remarking as he did so: “ Thank you, friend. It would be bad business if your Emperor taught you to disobey the law.""—From M, A. P. Too True “ Nevertheless,"’ contended the Giddy Young Bachelor, “I insist that woman is superior to man."" “If you were married,’ chuckled the Old Married Man, “you would not insist; you would simply admit it.""—Brooklyn Life. A Good Reckoner Maste on! Servant: Yes, sir. Master: Be sure you tell me when it is four o'clock ‘Serva: Yes, sir. Master: Don't forget it: I promised to meet my wife at 2.30, and she'll be provoked if I’m not there when she arrives —Answers. comicbooks.com