Life, 1909-12-02 · page 52 of 80
Life — December 2, 1909 — page 52: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains several brief humorous anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The humor targets domestic and social conventions of the era: **"The Chimney-climber"** references the "flapper" craze—the slim, hip-less silhouette fashionable in the 1920s, joking that such a figure would be ideal for Santa's chimney work (unlike traditional, rounder body types). **"The Manly Man"** satirizes husbands obsessively concerned with household details (fork-tine cleanliness, laundry technique), suggesting women prefer men who are usefully incompetent domestically—a commentary on evolving gender roles and domestic expectations. **"Her Knowledge"** presents a six-year-old more interested in boys than schoolwork, playing on period anxieties about childhood innocence. **"Her Heiress"** jokes darkly about a wealthy woman's pessimism regarding longevity. The page is primarily filler content and advertising (Brewster & Co. automobiles occupy the lower half), typical of *Life's* mixed editorial/commercial format.
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The Chimney-climber Quoth Santa Claus, “I'm getting fat, And though I'm not a churl I think the person for this job Would be the hipless girl. —Harper's Weekly. Me. Hexeecx: We're going to re- miove to the seaside, doctor. Doctor: But the climate may disagree with your wife, Mr. Henpeck “It wouldn't dare! ''—Philadelphia Inquirier The Man and the Lion “When I was once in danger from a lion,” said an old African explorer, * tried sitting down and staring at him, I had no weapons. How did it work?’ a ion. “Perfectly. The lion didn't even of- 0 touch me."’ trange! How do you account for CHRISTMAS EVE Her Knowledge Farner: Well, Carolyn, how do you like school? Caroryy (aged six): Oh, so much, papa! Herress (signing her will): It’s just as well to take the precaution, as only “the good die young,"” you know Lawyer: Ab, I always think that there's a mistake in that proverb. It should be, “ only the young die good.""— London Opinion The Manly Man “After you've been two weeks in th house with one of these terrible han men that ask their wives to be sure ani wipe between the tines of the forks, an that know just how much raising brea ought to have, and how to hang out ; wash so each piece will get the best sur it’s a real joy to get back to the ordinar kind of man. Yes, ‘tis so!’ Mrs Gregg finished with much emphasis. want a man who should have sense abou the things he’s meant to have sens about, but when it comes to keepin house, I like him real helpless, the way the Lord planned to have him! Youth’s Companion “Suspticiry,”” he said, just for the purpose of breaking the long silence, “is Farmer: That’s right, daughter. And the surest sign of greatness." Well, sometimes I've thought it was now what have you learned to-day? “Dear me, what an egotist you are because I sat down on a branch of a CaroLys: I've learned the names of she pleasantly replied.—Chicago Record- very tall tree."’—Democratic Telegram. all the little boys.—Herper's Bazar. Herald. Published by is1inc Comrany, st Thirty w York Lire is for sale by all Newsde aal News Company, b JA Mitoweniy Pres A Mutute, Secy and 7reat. ©) 5 Canada ang Pulding. Chancery Lane. London "4. 37 Ave. del'Opera, F ive is published every’ Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada an awe Eachanges re, W. London. tish Possessions. $5.00 a year in'advance. Additional postage to foreign countnes in the Postal Sra rianee 3 seereel $1.4 a yeart to Canada, 5 Single current copies, 10 cents, Hack numbers, after 5 from date of publica No contribution wilt be ret does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non return of unsolicited Contributions. Firenze 3 Mayence, Germany he text and uinstrations in Live are copyrighted For Reprint Rights in Great Britain mpanied by stamped and addressed envelope, Live to Lire, 114 Southampton Row, London. WC Prompt notification should be sent by mbscribers of any change of address. BREWSTER & CO. Broadway and A] th. Street, New York Delaunay-Belleville ecial bodies ffor any Chassis. epairs to body or motor. Peerless Cars comicbooks.com