Life, 1911-06-01 · page 45 of 52
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This page is primarily **advertising** with brief humorous anecdotes. The main content includes: **Advertisements:** - E. Hayes custom women's shoes (exclusive footwear to order) - West Coast Magazine (California/Southwest publication) - Republic Staggard Tread tires (emphasizing non-skidding traction) - Houbigant-Paris perfumes and soaps **Three brief humorous pieces** titled "Too Late," "Cheer Up," and "It Had Lost Its Spring"—typical of *Life*'s satirical humor section. These are gentle joke-anecdotes rather than political cartoons: - "Too Late" describes a railroad worker too injured to reach dinner - "Cheer Up" jokes about wedding trip expenses - "It Had Lost Its Spring" is wordplay about a deflated tire The page reflects early-1900s consumer culture and *Life*'s mix of advertising with light social humor. No political figures or significant satire are evident. The tire advertisement's emphasis on safety suggests contemporary automotive concerns during the rapid adoption of motorized vehicles.
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Exclusive Footwear TO YOUR ORDER Made in any de- gn to match yourgown,cloak orhat. Writefor illustrated cata- log “L” and measurement blank. Fit Guaranteed E. HAYES Ladies’ Custom Shoes 9-11 W. 29th St, New York et. Fit Ave Breeds sy Leo's XV. or Cuban Weessany height. Too Late Years ago, when the “ Panhandle railroad was in course of construction, its progress was a matter of great inter- cst to the people of the region. A farm- cr who sold provisions to the contractors often reached the place where the men were at work at meal-time. He was greatly impressed at their voracity. The work was hard, and when the dinncr-bell rang, every man made a dash for the table, and before any one could believe it possible, the food had disappeared. One a workman on his way to the table tripped on the root of a tree and fell. He lay quite sti aking no at- tempt to ri The farmer rushed to him in great concern, “Are you hurt?" he asked. “N answered the man, “Well, why don't you get up and go dinner?” No use,” returned the other, sadly. “It’s too late now.” Youth's Companion, a Representative Monthly of Californi and the Great Southwest. 320 to 190 pages every issu Good Si , Interesting Pictures, Grephie A rticles, Reliable Facts and figures concerning matters of interest to Homeseekers. Land Buyers. Investors, and Tourists. Bie It Had Lost Its Spring “Had a puncture, my friend?” asked the passer, with an air of interest. The a . . chauffeur looked up, and swallowed his Mrs. Revo-Freep (cheeringly) : Never feelings withiachuge gulp: Her Future Husnaxo: I'm afraid mind, dear. A wedding trip only hap- | “No, sir,” he replied. “I'm just our wedding trip will take all the cash I've saved up. pens once in three or four years. changing the air in the tires. The other —Boston Transcript, lot's worn out, you know!” Finst Usvertaxer: How is business —Youth's Companion. Perfumes and Srconn ERTAKER: Well, the death an Grew tor ane ane ‘Houbigant -Paris Soaps of itighest be.—Toledo Blade. In Every Store Quality ‘Only. 1093