Life, 1911-06-29 · page 5 of 45
Life — June 29, 1911 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising rather than satire or political commentary**. The main content consists of commercial ads: American Hosiery underwear, Fisk tires (featuring the famous "Fisk Clincher" product line), Stuyler's Fourth of July novelties and candies, and Gasoline Motor Oil. **"The Woman and the Artist"** is a brief humorous anecdote about a Boston society event where a singer negotiates a higher fee ($300 instead of $200) by claiming she'll perform a lighter song rather than a classical one. The joke plays on vanity and artistic pretension—the society leader values entertainment over prestige. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture with no apparent political satire or cartoon commentary.
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While There’s American Hosi “UN DERDEARS There’s Hope For Men, Women and Children “NO BETTER IN THE WORLD” The Woman and the Artist AST year a prominent Boston so- ciety leader, in arranging a mu- sical surprise at an claborate dinner given to the town’s clite, called on a singer of renown to engage her services for that event. It chanced that the singer was naturally independent. On the other hand the caller was notorious- ly haughty. As a result this was what transpired between them. After the visitor had announced the import of her coming, the singer ‘suc- cintly said she would sing one number for $200, and that it would be a Wag- nerian selection. “The price we will not haggle over,” said the visitor, “but instead of that grand opera selection I want you to ren- der one of the light and popular ditties of the day!” “For the Wegnerian song, $200; for the popular ditty, $300!" was the firm reply. “But, madame,” expostulated the so- ciety leader, “your classical song is much more exacting on your powers, so why should you charge more for the lighter and easier song?” 4g, g ASANE FOURTH | Roo Protect, Surprise and Delight rn SS the children by giving them Firecrackers And other Fourth of July Novelties Filled with 2 , . Unsurpassable CANDIES The absolute Purity of our Candy makes them doubly safe for all. Remember your grip has room fora * -\/ ~ box of efizgliry Temptingly na MY Bonbons and Chocolates \ | i | 3A for her Stores and Sale Agents everywhere Styles: Bolted-On Clincher QD.Clincher Fisk-Dunlop Fisk Clincher Heavy Car Type Tires (For Any Rim) Treads Do Not Loosen Fabric Does Not Break Eliminate these and other troubles which make tire equipment an ex- pense and source of dissatisfaction Fisk Tires give exceptional mileage and just natcrally WEAR out There is no weakness in construc- tion to develop with use Your tire equipment is an invest- ment and should be subject to busi- nesslike investigation before any money is put into it THERE IS EVERY INDICATION THAT THE SERVICE FISK TIRES ARE GIVING TODAY CANNOT BE EQUALED. We can guarantee satisfactory returns and urge you to make inquiry among Fisk Tire users before you buy again Order from Our Nearest Branch. On Request, the Factory Will Tell You More About These Remarkable Tires. The Fisk Rubber Company Department S Chicopee Falls, Mass. Direct Factory Branches in the Following Cities: New York, Boston, Providence, Springfield, Mass, Hartt Baltimore, Atianta, New Orleans, Syracuse, Hocheacery Duttalo, Cloveruad, Detroit, Chicago, St Lous, Minneapolis, St. Paul. Hanaaa Ciy. . waukee, Indianay Los Angeles, Fresno, Sacramento, nafs Gan Feanciece “Ah,” replied the independent one, “the harder song is all fun to.me; the easier one all work!” So the price was fixed at $300. Just as the haughty visitor was about to depart, she turned to the artist and said: “ Of course, I shall not expect you to mingle with my guests.” “Ah,” was the biting retort, “I shall throw off $50.” comicbooks.com