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This page contains three unrelated humor pieces typical of early 20th-century American satire magazines: **"Needed His Prayers"** presents a joke about the House of Commons chaplain. When a boy asks if the chaplain prays for members, his father responds that upon seeing the assembled members, the chaplain instead "prays for the country"—implying Parliament members are so morally compromised they require national-level divine intervention rather than individual prayers. **"How Spiteful"** is a Q&A joke mocking editorial rejection practices. It depicts an editor's violent frustration at manuscript rejection, culminating in dark humor about potential blood poisoning—suggesting editors' contempt for submitted work is so intense it causes self-injury. The remaining content consists of advertisements (Durham-Duplex razors, Gorham wedding invitations) and publication information, reflecting the magazine's commercial structure. These pieces exemplify Life's satirical approach: poking fun at institutional incompetence (Parliament, publishing) through brief, punchy humor.

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AUT S188 cl 15§R), ANT, NyLl AM, CST Ble (3 fa Lah Ny Needed His on One of the stories told by Mr. Spen- cer Leigh Hughes in his specch in the House of Commons the other night tickled everybody. It is the story of the small boy who was watching the speaker's procession as it wended its way through the lobby. First came the Speaker, and then the chaplain, and next the other officers. “Who, father, is that gentleman?” the small t pointing to the chap- lain “That, my son,” said the father, “is the chaplain of the House.” “Does he pray for the members?" asked the small boy. he father thought a minute and then said: “No, my son; when he goes into the House he looks around and sees the members sitting there and then he prays for the country."—Cardiff Mail. Patiext (angrily): The size of your bill makes my blood boil. Doctor: Then that will be $20 more for sterilizing your system. —Boston Transcript. “sie MAD THAT SOMETHING A Noble Man “Now,” said the lawyer who was drawing up the gentleman's will, “is there anything more you wish to have mentioned?” “You've said I want all my just debts paid, have you?” “Yes. “Well, just add that the ladies to whom I have been paying alimony are to have their regular allowances right '—Record-Herald. How Spiteful! that rustling sound? made by an editor turning over of a manuscript. What will he do with the manuscript? He wiil place it in an envelope with a SXCE"1 rejection slip. Why docs he use such terrible lan- JN guage? ? He has jabbed his hand on a paper- hook. : Is the hook rusty? The hook is rusty. Do you suppose the poor editor will dic of blood poison? Yes, I suppose so. Would not that be sad? Yes, it would not. — —Lippincott’s INDESCRIBABLE avout WER” Lire le peblished every Thursday, simhaneoasiy States, Great Britain, Cana ions, 85.00 4 year ia aleancee Addtional portage to foreign countries in tbe Povaal Union, $1.08 to Canada, $2 cents Single current copies, 10 cents. Back numbers, ater three months from publication, 25 cents, tribution twill be returned unless accomvanied by stamped and addrened envelepe. (Ble for the lots o7 monoretuen of unssliited contributions, Lire is for sale by all Newsdealers in Great Britain, The International News Company, Breams Builving, Lire, dees nat held inu'y Chancery Lane, London, E. C.. England, AGENTS. Brentano's. 37 Ave. de l'Opera. Pi News Exchanges, 16 John St. Adeipbi. St . London; 148 Rue da Fasbos 1, Via Gustaro Modena, Milany Mayence, ‘The text and illustrations in Lave. are copyrighted. Seuthampun Rew, Lindon, WC. Prompt natifcation should be sent by subscribers of any change of addres. also at Saarbad . St Deals, Pate | Far Raprint Rights in Great Britain aprly t» Lire, 1M 'HE sliding, diagonal stroke that men have recognized as the eas- iest way of cutting since the sickle and the scimitar were invented. That's theway theold- -stylestraight- blade razor shaves—it’s the way the Durham-Duplex Razor shaves. Try the Durham. Duplex on your beard. It will shave ’em off smooth no matter how wiry or tough. It will leave your face like velvet. not harsh or rough as after the scraping of hoe-shaped instruments. You can use new blades or strop the old on A stropping attachment comes wit every outfit. The blades are stiff steel—won’t crack or split. 12 Cutting Edges (6 Blades) soc. We have made the Durham-Duplex Blade the Standard of the World and will maintain it. Standard Set—raror, usr 7 elge Ustieia # Invitations that are distinctive not alone because of the recognized superiority of the en- graving, but for the high quality of the work in general. . Prices Moderate. Prompt delivery an important feature. The Gorham Co. 5th Avenue & 36th Street New York comicbooks.com