Life, 1911-04-06 · page 48 of 76
Life — April 6, 1911 — page 48: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several short satirical jokes typical of Life magazine's humor section, plus a Republic Tire advertisement. The main cartoon—"The Long and the Short of It"—shows a man at a desk, likely depicting a political or business figure dealing with contrasting situations. The accompanying anecdotes use wordplay and misunderstandings for humor: a Canadian tourist misunderstands a question about reindeer (confusing "season" with snow), and a contractor jokes that a poorly-built house will only hold together after being painted. "The New Arrival" recounts Eleanor bragging about her family's new piano (named "Pickering"), while "Senator Elkins" tells of a transaction involving a horse sale. These pieces exemplify Life's era—early 1900s American humor focused on innocent misunderstandings, provincial stereotypes (the "young Canadian"), and gentle jokes about marriage and domestic life. The satire is mild by modern standards, targeting no specific political figures, though the "Modern Building" joke may subtly mock poor construction standards or worker quality. The Republic Tire ad occupies half the page, typical of period magazine layouts.
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Nothing Slow “That was an intentional misunder- standing,” said Senator Bankhead in a recent political argument. “It was as intentional as the young Canadian’s. ‘The young Canadian, you know, who came to Washington last’ month to spend the holidays with a pretty cousin and her family. As he was motoring with his pretty cousin one afternoon she said to him: ‘Do you have reindeer in Canada?’ ‘No, darling,’ he swered quickly, ‘at this season it al ways snows.’"—Buffalo Commercial. Modern Building Do you think that hold together in a an- Ivestox : house will wind? Contractor: Yes, I think it will after it’s painted—Chicago Daily Socialist. new hard The New Arrival The Greens had a new piano, and Eleanor was telling Mildred and the girl across the street about it. “What's the name of your piano?” Mildred inquired of the girl across the street. “ Steinmake,” was the answer. “The name of ours is Pickering,” said Mildred. “Well, ours just came last night,” piped Eleanor, “and we haven't named it yet."—Woman’s Home Companion. Tue late: Senator Elkins used to tell a story of Bige Brown. Bige, he explained, lived in Elkins Meeting him one day in the main street the Senator s: * Bige, do you know of anybody that's got a horse for Bige, chewing. gum, gave the atronizing. smile Well, Senator,” he sai Bill Hurst has. I sold him one yester —Washington Star. THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT Lire fs published every Thursday, slooltancously tn the United States, Great Rritain, Canada and British Possessions. $5.00 a year ia advance. Additional postage to forei¢n countries in the Postal Union $1.04 year: to Canada, $2 cents. Single current copies, 10 cent, Back numbers, after three oaths from date of publication, 25 cents, No contribution will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope Lire does not hold itsely responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions. Live 1s for sale by all Newsdealers in Great Britain, The International News Company, Breams Building, Chancery Lane, London. E. C., England, Ackwrs. Brentano's 37 Ave. de I'Opers, Par, also at Saarbach's News Exchanges, 16 Joba St, Adelphi, Strand, W. C., London: 148 Roe és Faubourg. St Denis, Paris: 1, Via Gustavo Modena, Milan: Mayence, Germany, The text and illustrations in Live are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain apply fo Lire 114 Southampton Row, London, W. C. Prompt notification should be sent by subscribers of any change of address. REPUBLIC THE TIRE PERFECT” SMOOTH RIDING ~ PERFECT TRACTION NON-SKIDDING KUT NEVER EQUALED OUR BOOK “THE TIRE PERFECT”. tells why Republic Stagyard ‘Tread ‘Tires cannot skid-are safest—give longer and better service and are more cconomical than any others. Write for it THE REPUBLIC REPUBLIC STACG4 RD TREAD PAT. SEPT. 15:22.1908 RUBBER Co, comicbooks.com