Life, 1909-08-26 · page 20 of 28
Life — August 26, 1909 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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This page contains **multiple short humorous anecdotes and advertisements** rather than a single cartoon. The jokes mock human nature and logic: - **"Where He Came In"**: A minister claims credit for making "seven hearts happy" by marrying three couples—the joke being his self-serving arithmetic (counting himself). - **"A Wide Difference"**: A judge rebukes a long-winded lawyer by distinguishing between wasting court time versus "encroaching on eternity"—mocking verbose legal arguments. - **"An Inquisitive Son"**: A boy discovers his mother married his father despite not actually liking him, asking if she was "near-sighted"—satire on romantic delusions in marriage. - **"After the Show"**: A touring theater company receives criticism from a boy who traded a rotten melon for admission, who says the show was equally bad—mutual mediocrity. The page also contains period **advertisements for J. & F. Martell Cognac and Blatz Beer**, typical of Life's revenue model. These anecdotes represent the magazine's satirical approach to middle-class social pretensions and human foibles.
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Where He Came In Minister: I made seven hearts happy io “How was that? Married three couples That only makes six. Well, you don’t think I did it for change. Paisntoner: MINisteR: PAaRisHioner MINISTER: nothing ?—: A Wide Difference ng-winded, prosy counselor was arguing a technical case recently before Superior Jrdge He had drifted along in such a desul- tory way that it was hard to keep track of what he was trying to present, and the judge had just vented -a very suggestive I sincerely trust. tha not trespassing upon the time of this court,’ said the lawyer, with a suspicion of sarcasm in his voice. “There is some differe Cabaniss quietly observed, “ between trespassing on time and en- croaching on eternity.""—The Wasp. Discriminating Boston Boston’s careful discrimination in literary tters is revealed by a sign displayed not more than half a mile from the Public Library: nd novels sold here."’—Boston Herald. “cre! Acrorine Sate to-d: “I aeax you spent your vacation with friend were friends “We EVERY le Ome —Purple Cox A promising youth father by asking: “Father, do you like “Why, yes; of course “And she likes you? “Of course she does. Did she ever say s Many a time, my son Did she marry you because she loved you?"’ Certainly she did.” The boy scrutinized his parent closely, and after a long pause asked “Well, was she as near-sighted then as she is now? '—Home Topics recently surprised his nother? '” After the Show A well-dressed man, said to be an Englishn has been arrested in Montmartre, Paris, o} charge of tendering bad half-sovereigns for din- ners and entertainments. Which reminds of the story about the touring company whi had been doing very bad business in * smalls.” While the proprietor ‘and sole re- sponsible manager was standing outside the tem- porary theatre (the Corn Exchange), a very small boy with a very large melon arrived and proposed to barter the fruit for a seat in the gallery. The bargain was duly concluded, and the scene now changes to the interior of the theatre after the performance: “ Bo! the manager severely, “ that melon was rotten.” “That's all right,"" returns the youthful critic, “so was yer show."’—London Globe. TIME THIS PRUE BEATS 1 DANCE! How’s your new show getting on? Had the first undress rehearsal during the first week.’ Courier-Journal. sday, sinmvaltaneously fn the Ut Oa year in to Canada, 82 cents sr ibstion will be r sid iteelf vey Lira is for sale by all Newsdealers in Great Britain, 228 cents. ted States, Great Brita ge to forcien ¢ Single current copies. 10 cents. urned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. ied eg no eipsmetreniy A pois ik por gama The International News Company, Breams Canada and Chancery Lane, London, E. G.. 37 Ave. de 'Opera, Pars the Postal ch's ntry ews Exchanges, 1, Ne uare, W. London; 9, Ret 1. Via Firenze, Milan: Mayence, Germany Stand Wstrations tx Live are copyrighted. Extracts from the text may be used. ine trediti but the tinstrations are mot tobe reproduced without special permieston cbs tata Prompt notification should be sent by subscribers of any change of address. Live, (Pounded 1715) kkk AND FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agents S. NICHOLAS ECO, New York First aid to the host. Fine at meal time —all times. PLate You can tell a Blatz Bottle o block MILWAUKEE one notable The achievement in brewing. The veritable fulfillment of beer character, quality and Always the same healthfulness. Always phe sane Ask for it at club, café or buffet. Insist on“ Blots." Dealers are invited to correspond direct, AL. BLATZ BREWING CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. ‘Write the Val. Blats Brewing Co., mentioning this paper, for thelr interesting boekiet entitled “ A Genial Philescphe:.” comicbooks.com