Life, 1909-10-07 · page 30 of 44
Life — October 7, 1909 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising page** with several short humorous pieces interspersed. The main content includes: **The Cartoons/Jokes:** - "'Twas Ever Thus": A man buys an airplane expecting bliss, but it constantly breaks down—satirizing the unreliability of early aviation technology - "The Ever Delicate Question": A lawyer awkwardly asks a woman her age in court; she refuses to answer—poking fun at outdated courtroom etiquette and gender sensitivity - "Not by Aesop": A hen finds her empty nest; the rooster explains eggs disappear—a farmyard joke about forgetfulness - "Fireside Astronomy": Four old Scottish men notice their friend appears dead but don't disturb his "convivial evening"—dark humor about Scottish drinking culture and social politeness - "Considerate": Similar Scottish joke about not interrupting **The Advertisement:** The lower half showcases **Brewster & Co.** (Broadway, NYC), advertising Delaunay-Belleville chassis and Peerless automobiles—early 20th-century luxury vehicles. The humor reflects period concerns: aviation skepticism, gender politics, and ethnic stereotypes (Scots portrayed as heavy drinkers).
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