Life, 1909-09-09 · page 30 of 32
Life — September 9, 1909 — page 30: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and humor columns** rather than political cartoons. The satirical content consists of brief jokes: **"This Came from New York"** jokes about regional differences. A New York host serves snails to a Philadelphia guest, who admits Philadelphians can't catch snails—a light gibe at Philadelphia's less cosmopolitan reputation. **"Unwholesome"** depicts a comic dialogue where a "Medicine Man" treats a "Cannibal King" suffering from indigestion caused by eating an American millionaire. This is racial/ethnic humor typical of 1908, mocking both indigenous peoples and American wealth. **"Safe and Sane"** is a marriage joke about accepting a spouse "for better or worse." The page also advertises **Philip Morris cigarettes, John Jameson whiskey, Thread and Thrum rugs**, and **Life's Prints**—artistic reproductions for home decoration. The humor reflects early 1900s attitudes toward social hierarchy, regional stereotypes, and ethnic caricature now considered offensive.
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oj bd Lig Bye PHILIP MORRIS ORIGINAL LONDON CIGARETTES A Philip Morris Smoker isa’ Philip Morris rooter, now and aly CAMBRIDGE 25¢ retular size AMBASSADOR after-dinner size 9° o> Brown Box. This Came from New York A New Yorker, dining a Philadelphia friend, desired to show him all the delicacies of the season. One dish in particular the Philadelphian imed over in delight. at is made of snail host. “ Don’t you have snails in Philadelp! “Oh, yes,"’ responded the Philadelphian; “ but we can’t catch the pesky things! ""—Lippincott’s. said his New York A.: I used a word in speaking to my wife which offended her sorely a week ago. She has not spoken a syllable to me since. B.: Would you mind telling me what it was? egende Blac ferent from all other rugs, endinahigh 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, sel All sizes up to twelve feet wide, any length. Seamless, wool weft, heavy aud durabts, Sold by bes shops or write for color line and. price list to ARNOLD, Constant Co., New York. THREAD & THRUM WORKSHOP, Avaven, Hr, Ye own individual rng, dif. s Noah's wife, pa?" Joan of Arc, my boy. Now run away. "— Lippincott’. Unwholesome Mepicine Max: What is the matter with your jesty? Canninat Kix tion! Mepicixe Max ing? CaxxipaL Kixe American millionaire Mevicine Man Good heavens! No wonder you are ill! of anything ri Oh, I've an awful indiges. What have you been eat- I have just polished off an to beware Safe and Sane “Do you take this woman for better or worse?” “T do, jed strike an ave: I hopes we kin kinder asiington Herald. WHISKEY For Sale Everywhere. W. A. TAYLOR & CO., Sole Agents New York. Copyright 1908 by Balfoar Ker Ca Do You Ever Go Home? Then beautify your home with cheerful things, On receipt of twenty-five cents we will send you our little book, the new pocket edition, of LIFES PRINTS con- taining 160 reproductions of these most artistic and pleas- ure-giving pictures. LOVE AMONG THE RUINS The first pie. India Print, 22x18 in. $2.00 Copyright 1908 by Malfour Ker Co, ANTICIPATION India Pri x18 in. $2.00 ef We we Always a } Welcome t Gijt ‘The printsdescribed, whose prices are given, are PHOTO- GRAVURES of the highest possible quality and finish. Neither care nor expense has been spared to attain the very best artistic results. 160 Pictures for 25 Cents SS ‘THE PIRST SPANK India Print, 22x18 in. $2.00 LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 17 West 31st Street, ” NEW YORK comicbooks.com