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Life — August 26, 1909 — page 24: Life, 1909-08-26

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This page is primarily **advertising and filler content** for Life magazine, circa 1909. The main feature is a **full-page advertisement for Scribner's Magazine** announcing Theodore Roosevelt's serialized account of his African safari expedition. The ad emphasizes the expedition's exotic appeal—railway journeys through "a great zoological garden," encounters with African tribesmen and famous hunter Selous, and photographs by Roosevelt's son Kermit. It promises the series will run a year and encourages subscription agents to solicit readers for commissions. The page also contains: - A rug advertisement (top left) - "Sparks from Old Anvils," a humorous poem about hollow things (likely social satire) - Two brief satirical pieces: a letter from "Washington" mocking social climbers, and "Why They Grinned," a anecdote about President Grant's failed attempt to discipline his children None of these items constitute serious political commentary—they're typical magazine filler and advertising copy of the era.

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Jie Je, ‘OUR own individual rug, dif- ferent from all other rugs, and im ahigh class wool fabric adapted to your own decorations, If the rugs {n stock colors do noi suit your requirements we will make one that will, either plain, self-tone or contrast! All sizes up to twelve feet wide, any length. ft, reversible, Sold by best ‘color line and ice list to ARNOLD, CONSTABLE .. New York. THREAD & THRUM WORKSHOP, Avsuen, . SPARKS FROM oL> ANVILS Hollow! Hollow! I stood beneath a hollow tree— it hollow blew— on the hollow world J all its hollow crew; n and its hollow schemes, The hollow ‘hopes we follow, jon's hollow dreams; All hollow, hollow, hollow ! The hol Wh, low hearts oft bear it! No hollow wiles, or honeyed smiles, Of ladies fair, I follow; For beauty sweet still hides deceit, ‘Tis hollow, hollow, hollow ! hollow Tory but betrays How dupes who heed him Ww critic vents his prs ‘0 hollow fools who feed him iow friend who takes your hand All hollow, hollow, hollow! lish Paper.” and copied from ‘onal Intelligencer of the roth of M. "s Expositor, Mar A Letter from Washington There was a levee at Senator What's-his- name's, and I thought I'd jine in the festivities for a spell. Who should I see but she that was Sarah Watkins, now the wife of our Congress- trippin’ in the dance, dressed up to kill in her store close arah’s father used to keep a little grosery store in our town, and she used to clerk it for him in busy times. I was to shake hands with her when she turned on her heel, and tossin’ her hed in a contemptooious manner, walked away rapid “Hallo, Sal,’” I hollered, “can’t 3 me a quart of them best me I may want a codfish, also!" I guess this reminded her of the little red store, and “ the days of her happy child- hood."* But I fell in with a nice little gal after that, who was much swecter than Sally’s father’s melasses, and I axed her if we shouldn’t glide in the messy dance. She sed we should, and we glode I intended to make this letter very seris, but a few goaks may have accidentally crept in. ‘Never mind. Besides, I think it improves a komick Paper to publish a goak once in a white Yours Much! Waro (Arteacs.) with the Prince Napoleon His Book,” by Charles rushin’ up from me very —From “ Intervier in “ Artemus Ward: Farrar Browne. Why They Grinned Mrs. Grant undoubtedly the disciplin- arian in the family, and Mr. Grant, who was a very busy lawyer, was regarded by the two children as one of themselves, subject to the laws of “Mother."’ But one day Mrs. Grant became very ill, and at luncheon Mr. Grant, who felt that the children were already showin; signs of “running wild,’” felt obliged to rep rimand them. “Gladys,” he said, “stop that immediately or I shall have to take you from the table and spank you.”” Instead of making the impression he had fond- ly hoped to do, he saw the two little nce in a surprised manner at each other and then simultaneously a grin broke over the faces ROOSEVELT’S own and exclusive account of his African Trip begins in the October nanver of cribner’s Magazine The start of the famous expedition---the wonderful railway journey through a country that was like a “great zoological garden,” his meeting with Selous, the famous hunter of big game, descriptions of the black tribesmen of his caravan, his outfit, guns, tents, etc., etc. Most interesting observations upon the effects of the English, German, and other white settle- ments. The illustrations from photographs by Kermit Roosevelt and others. These articles will run a year, and subscriptions should be sent at once to secure the full narrative. Any person who can make money on Scribner’s this year. Bruanciiry Mayor, N. Y. BRIARCLIFF LODGE A Resort Hotel of High Quality Open from May Ist to De tlons for th “d Apartn furnished under exclusive orders for lease engagen DAVID B. PLUMER, Manager ty Past 46th St ork, "Phone of both culprits, and Gladys said in a voice of derisive glee: “Oh, George, hear father trying to talk Lippincott’s. secure subscriptions can Liberal cash commissions and cash prizes. Write NOW for particulars. $3.00 a year. 25 cents a number CHARLES SCRIBNER’S SONS, NEW YORK Si De comicbooks.com