Life, 1911-04-20 · page 32 of 52
Life — April 20, 1911 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page from Life magazine contains several brief humorous anecdotes typical of the publication's satirical style, plus period advertisements. **The humor pieces mock social pretension and physical discomfort:** "Food for Repentance" jokes about a child's stomach unable to handle nine doughnuts—likely satirizing excess consumption or the gap between official dignity and bodily reality. "Reaching the Limit" references a man limping after dancing, complaining about "rings on my fingers" and "belles on my toes"—a pun on physical pain from jewelry or tight footwear worn while dancing. "The Motorist at Home" features a motorist noting he's more "interested in a 1911 model" car than earlier ones—a joke equating cars with women or romantic interests, reflecting period automobile enthusiasm. **The advertisements** promote the Arrow Collar and J. & J. Slater Shoes, targeting affluent male consumers concerned with fashionable appearance for motoring, golf, and social occasions. The messaging emphasizes discrimination, taste, and style as status markers. The overall tone reflects early-1910s genteel humor and consumer culture.
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Food for Repentance A well-known Federal official was strolling down Philadelphia Aven. one afternoon when he encountered a <cry small boy crying bitterly. “What's the matter with that ch demanded the official, somewhat percimp- , torily, of the woman who had hin in vas charge. “Is he ill?” “He ain't exactly ill,” responde:l the unmoved woman, “but, between you and me, sir, no stomach ain't goin’ to stand nine doughnuts!” —Suecess Magazine He said good-by forever With great disdain, « And vowed that he would never Sce her again. The girl made no endeavor To have him stay. He said good-by forever, And went away. The Motorist at Home é “You have a fine lot of children, Binks,” said Hawkins, as after a. spin through the country they returned to the house for dinner. “How many arc there?” “ Seven,” said Binks, proudly. — I've often wondered,” said Hawkins, : “ whether you people with so many chil- dren have any favorites among them.” “Oh no,” returned Binks, hesitating- “It’s all right about this ‘rings on my ly; “that is to say, not consciously, but fingers," he exclaimed, “but hang me of course we are more interested in a if I can stand for the ‘belles on my ANATOMICAL 1911 model than in the earlier ones.”"— toes’!"—Youngstown Telegram. ner “L" BEAU Harper's Weekly. Life's path is full of dangers, Of places bleak, And they were utter strangers For ‘most a week. + Louisville Courier-Journal. Reaching the Limit Gadsby limped painfully off the pol- ished dance floor, Lave is published every Thunday. simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and Buildieg. Chancery Lane, London. KE. C.. England, AGENTS. Brentano's, $7 Ave. P. le V'Opera, Pars; t British Possessions. $$.00 a year in advance. Additional postage to foreign countries in the Postal also at Saarbach’s News Exchanges, 16 Jobn St., Adelphi, Strand, W. C., London; 148 Rec é& t Union $1.04 year; to Canada, $2 cents. Single current copies, 10 cents. Back pumbers, after three Faubourg. St. Denis, Paris; 1, Via Gustavo Modena, Milanj Mayence, Germany. } months from date of publication, 25 cents. i _ i int Rights i ern | ‘No contribution well be returned uniess accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope, Live, The text and illustrations in Lav, ore coporithted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain ep4ty fi does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions. 4 Lave, 114 Southampton Row, ne Sees Live is for sale by all Newsdealers in Great Britain, The Loternational News Company, Breams Prompt notifcation should be sent by subscribers of any change of address. The J. & J. Slater Shoe There is a wide difference in shoe styles, Your footwear is an indication of your discrimination. —Any shoe you may select from our exclusive Spring and Summer models is sure to comport with the very latest of fashion’s decree. Newest and most original styles for street and evening dress--golf, tennis, walking. 14 1 Our MATL ORDER SERVICE enables these whe live eutide & New York to purchoe = y the fameut J. & J, Slater shoes with at little trouble at if buying 1m thei hone By “ N S U ” cir, New illustrated price list, "A Package f Shoes,” and boob of instructions, A A a measurement blank, mailed en request. Broadwey. J. & J. Slater # 250 s« + roadway, 6 < at £Jt ‘ect | Soft ARROW COLLAR For " years New York's mort fashionable bootmakers for motoring, golf, outing, traveling and warm days in the city. The smartest soft collars offered. Made in white, tan and blue. Hi) —15c. each—2 for 25c., including the link buttons. if) In Canada, 20 cents each—3 for 0 cents ty Send for“ Proper Dress,” a booklet on fashions by an authority | Pl CLUETT, PEABODY & CO. 453 River Strect, TROY, 5 La { comicbooks.com