Life, 1909-03-11 · page 33 of 36
Life — March 11, 1909 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and humor content** from an early 20th-century Life magazine, during Prohibition or its aftermath. The main illustrated story, "Praise Indeed," recounts Edwin Booth (a famous 19th-century actor) performing in *Othello*. Two Southern gentlemen at a bar, unaware they're discussing the lead actor, compliment the production—but conclude that the Black actor "did about as well as any of 'em," a backhanded compliment reflecting racist attitudes of the era. The page is dominated by **whiskey and liquor advertisements** (Hunter Baltimore Rye, John Jameson, Club Cocktails, Peres Chartreux liqueur)—notable given this was published during American Prohibition (1920-1933), when such advertising was technically illegal but persisted in magazines. Smaller humor items ("The Missing Link," "Telling the Truth," "Polite in Extremity," "Fooled") are brief jokes exploiting wordplay and social awkwardness—typical Life magazine filler humor of the era. The page reflects period attitudes: casual racism, flouting of Prohibition law, and genteel social comedy.
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| a a Gert cjeallblesoig THE AMERICAN GENTLEMAN'S WHISKEY IS THE TITLE BY WHICH (Ps) ne ne NTER BALTIMORE RYE IS MOST FAVORABLY KNOWN Sold at all first-class cafes and by jobters, Wi. LANAHAN & SON, Baltimore, Md. The Missing Link Alawyer having offices in a Philadelphia build- fag wherein there are some hundreds of tenants reently lost a cuff-link, one of a pair that he ately certain that he had dropped here in the building, he caused a stel in the following terms: ld cuff-link, The owner, Wil- deeply appreciate its immediate he link some totice to be That after this notice « the lawyer tc these lines “The finder of the missing cuff-link would deem it a great favor if the owner would kindly hose the other link.""—Harper’s Weekly. Telling the Truth “Sometimes.” said Uncle Eben, “ yoh feels it yeh duty to tell a friend de truth, But de nces are il be so disagreeable ‘bout it dat te'll git mad an’ lose all de benefit.""—Washing- fon Star. n, on passing the door whereon + posted, what were the feelings of serve that appended thereto were “It was as much as I could do to keep from fa ing when Miss Gusher remarked that her incé was ‘so versatile.’ ’? tqifetnine Dumley? Well, he is rather versa- q Nonsense! he’s a regular idiot.’ ! egular idio mS, but he’s so many kinds of an idiot.”’— Catholic Standard and Times. Praise Indeed One of the most candid tributes the late Ed- win Booth ever received was rendered to him on his last Southern tour by one who knew neither of his presence nor of his identity in the play. Mr. Booth told the story to his friend, Dr. John H. Girdner. “We opened our engagement in Atlanta, Ga., with ‘ Othello,’ ’” said Mr. Booth, “and I played Othello. After the performance my triend, Mr. Malone, and I went to the Kimball House for some refreshment, The long bar was so crowded that we had to go around the corner of it before we could find a vacant space. While we were waiting to be served we couldn't help hearing the conversation of two fine-looking old boys, splen- did old fellows, with soft hats, flowing mustaches and chin tufts, black string ties and all the other paraphernalia. “*T didn't see you at the theatre this evening, Cunnel,’ said one. 4 replied the other. ‘I didn’t buy seats till this mawnin’, and the best we could get were six rows back in the balcony. I presume, suh, you were in the orchestra.’ “*Yes, Cunnel, I was in the orchestra,’ said the first man. ‘Madame and the girls were with me. We all agreed that we nevuh attended a mo’ thrillin’ play. The company was good, too: ex- cellent company. And do you know, Cunnel, in my opinion that d—d nigguh did about as well as any of ‘em!’ "'—Harper’s Weekly. JOHNJAMESON WHISKEY For Sale Everywhere. W. A. TAYLOR & CO., Sole Agents, New York. A Club Cocktail ABottled Delight blend of fine old liquors aged to a —a_ mixed-to-measure wonderful’ mellowness. Once drink Cius Cock. TAILS and you'll neyer want the guess-work kind again. Martini (gin base) and Manhattan (whisky base) are the most popular. Get a bottle from your dealer G. F HEUBLEIN & BRO | HARTFORD NEW YORK LONDON Polite in Extremity The courteous self-control of the well-trained boy is pathetically illustrated by a story from Punch: Morner: O, been smoking! bad? Boney (who has been well brought up) : Thank you, I’m dying —Youth’s Companion. Fooled “That Professor Blink fooled me badly.” “How?” “He told me ethnology was the science of the races, and when I went to the library and asked for a book on ethnology there wasn't a word from cover to cover on how to pick winners.”"— Tit-Bits. Bobby, you naughty boy, you've Poor darling, do you feel very A Heroine Euta: Bella never passes a mirror without looking in it. Stetta: Brave girl!—Harper’s W. Bronvs: So he broke off the engagement, eh? Did she take it to heart? Stosss: No, to court—Philadelphia Record. eee TERN ETT SSS Serre cen FOR 300 YEARS THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS CORDIAL LIQUEUR Peres Ghartreux GREEN AND YELLOW At first-class Wine Merchants, Grocers, Hotels, Cafés, jer &O., 45 Broadway, New York, N.Y. Sole Agents for United Btates. comicbooks.com