Life, 1911-05-11 · page 28 of 44
Life — May 11, 1911 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three separate humor pieces typical of early 20th-century Life magazine's satirical style: **"Logical"**: A merchant with aphasia (speech disorder) cannot remember his name but can produce a large roll of bills, joking that money is his identity. The satire targets materialism and the assumption that wealth defines a person. **"Up Again: It"**: A pedantic person argues ancient Greek drama was performed outdoors for fresh air. The joke mocks pretentious intellectuals who construct absurd justifications for trivial matters. **"For Dad's Sake"**: A young suitor agrees to any favor from his sweetheart, only to learn she wants him to stop leaning on her father's freshly-painted gate. The humor lies in his dramatic overstatement versus her mundane request. The central cartoon "Mother's Pants Will Soon Fit Millie" depicts a child who will grow into adult-sized clothing, a simple visual gag. The page is largely dominated by a **Sanatogen advertisement**—a patent medicine marketed as a nerve tonic and health restorative, featuring endorsements from prominent figures. This reflects the era's widespread promotion of dubious medicinal products.
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yg ANT SSR), AVL NvLv) B Y Logical A man, subsequently identified as a merchant in a Southern city, was taken to a brain specialist for treatment for aphasia, When asked his ‘name he searched his pockets, producing a huge roll of bills, but nothing to, identify him- self. “See here, doctor,” he exclaimed, “T've entirely forgotten my name and where I live, but, by the shade of An- drew Jackson, I must be somebody, For Dad's Sake ‘ The young man was leaning on garden gate chatting with the object his affections when the latter said hysi- tatingly: “I am going to ask a ¢ favor of you.” “It's already granted,” he answ« devotedly. A very great favor,” she repeat: as if doubtful of the propriety of s You're sure that you won’ think it forward of me?” Never,” he answered; “ nothing you asked could be too great a trial. 0: tell me what I can do for yo “Well,” she replied, with evident re luctance, “would you mind not lean ‘ather painted it this and he will be awfully pro. he has to do it all over again.’ —Ideas. ding it. somewhere, to be carrying around as . on that gate? much money as t —Suceess, abierie _ voked " Up Agains: It ays of th ent drama, said the pedantic person, “perform- “Tn the Modern Method “My books are in very bad shape,” said the high financier, . “Shall I send for an expert ac- on going out of the countant?” theatre to get a breath of fre C Wwis eww “No. MW, * \ -Washington Star. 3 ances were given in the open air. “What have been,” replied Miss Cayenne, “to discouragement that st the man who insist nd for an alienist.” —Washington Star. MOTHER'S PANTS WILL SOON FIT MILLIE Ballding, Chancery Lane, London, E. Cu England, Acrxts Brentano's, 37 Ave. de [Opers, Pais also at Saarhach's News Exchanges, 16 John St, Adelphi, Strand, W. C. Londons 148 Roe ée Fasbourg. St. Deals, Paris; 1, Via Gustaro Modena, Milan; Mayence, Germany. The text and illustrations in Lave are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britin es tly fo Lire, 114 Southampton Row, London, W. C. 18 published every Thuriday, simultaneously {n the Unlted States, Great Britain, nada at ror wiih Petes, $500 4 eat hn adrace, Additonal portage to foregn torts Ia te Pata ‘inion $1.04 a years to Canada, $2 cents. Single current copies, 10 ts B ‘mn! ft re mechs comm date of vebliration. 25 pene ed by coe Pek Beanbag anor tres No contribution will be returned unless accom panic ry stamped and addr arelon rf doesnot hold itself responsible for the loss or non-relurn of unsolicited cnoinci ne Mt Live is fot sale by all Newsdealers in Great Britain, ‘The Internationa: News Company, ‘Breams “I know that Sanatogen will help you”’— HUS speaks conviction born of experience. The man who has watched and felt the revitalizing power of Sanatogen is the man who with sin- cerity and enthusiasm will recommend its use to others, because he knows that Sanatogen is the true reconstruc- tor of a nervous system weakened by worry, overwork or disease. He himself has felt the benefits of its use, has felt its wonderful tonic action, its upbuilding, re- juvenating effect, its remarkable power to regenerate digestion and assimilation. Personal recommendation lies behind Sanatogen’s amazing succes Physicians recommend it (15,000 of them have stated so over their own signatures), leading brain-workers endorse it, men and women everywhere, in every corner of the globe, are earnest in its praise. Sanatogen is to-day the most widely recommended article of i kind because it “makes good” and it is able to do so because it is the only true, scientific {pod-tonic. Sanatogen represents a scicn- tific union of pure albumen of milk and glycero-phosphate of sodium —the two vital essentials of nerve repair—in completely assimilable form. There Is no duplicate or substitute for Sanatogen because Sanatogen marks a discovery and es such is protected by U.S. Letters Patent, YOU who are run-down, nervous or dyspeptic—should grasp the helping hand of Sanatogen. Get a trial box today and so lay the foundation for better health, better strength, greater vitality, greater happiness. People of judgment no longer buy “some tonic,” they buy the tonic—they buy the food-tonic Sanatogen. because they know that Sanatogen feeds and reconstructs where the ordinary “bracer™ stimulates and depresses. Sanatogen is sold by all leading draggists at $1.00, $1.90 and $3.60 Write for a FREE copy of “Our Nerves of Tomorrow" The work of a physiclan-author, written in an absorbingly interesting style, beautifully illustrated and containing facts and information of vital interest to you. This book also con- tains evidence of the value of Sanatogen, which is as remark- able as it is conclusive. THE BAUER CHEMICAL COMPANY, 45 E. 17th St., Prompt notification should be sent by subscribers of any change of address. Opinions of a Few Prominent People DAVID BELASCO High The eminent dramatic author, _ writes: s “It gives me pleasure to let you know the wonderfully bene- Inay ficial results I have experienced from the use of your Sanatogen. d It has a most invigorating effect upon the nerves, and I heartily a recommend it to all who, like myself, are obliged to over- if work." This HIS EXCELLENCY PROF. . DR. VON LEYDEN g Director First Medical Clinic, tl Berlin University, writes: “Lhave gladly and frequently prescribed Sanatogen in cases By n of delicate patients, in my clin- “ ical as well as my private prac- tice and am extremely satisfied with the results.”” la — d HON WM. J. STONE U.S. Senator from Missouri, The I Ex.Governor of Missouri, states: Qn *Sanatogen has been used ir d my family with food results. I feel assured that it will relieve to a considerable degree ner- ai vous troubles caused by ov work. It is an excellent fo tonic for building up the sys- tem. HON, GEO. C. PERKINS nator, former Governor California, sa: “T have found Sanatogen to be a very pleasant nutrient « tonic, and extremely helpful in conditions of nervousness ani poor digestion." - New York 2904 comicbooks.com