Life, 1911-12-21 · page 28 of 44
Life — December 21, 1911 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine presents several short humor pieces satirizing early 20th-century American society: **"Oil in Stock"** mocks wealthy art collectors' ignorance. Painter Robert Henri recounts an anecdote where a millionaire asks Whistler (the famous artist) to paint him in oil, offering to supply the materials himself—implying money can substitute for taste or artistic merit. **"All On a Sunday Morning"** satirizes status-obsessed wealthy women. Mrs. De Style chooses which child to bring to church based on which will best complement her new purple gown, treating her children as fashion accessories. **"A Serious Affair"** and other brief jokes mock various modern anxieties: vacuum cleaner salesmen, political recall elections, and gold-diggers. The central illustration depicts a woman with children, likely illustrating domestic life themes. The page mostly contains advertisements (Belle Mead Sweets candy, Brooks Brothers clothing), reflecting *Life*'s reliance on advertising revenue. Overall, the satire targets wealthy pretension, consumerism, and shallow values among the American upper classes.
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Mi DPR NS Oil in Stock Robert Henri, the eminent New York painter, was talking about those mil- lionaires who buy, merely to show. off, doubtful “old masters” at fabulous prices “Their knowledge of art,” Mr. Henri said, “is about equal to that of the sau- sage manufacturer who said to Whist- Yasha J cl] ISS°R) AVT, Nyy’ AIRES “What would you charge to do me in oil?’ thousand,’ said Whistler “But suppose I furnish the oil?’ said the millionaire."”—Dallas News. All On a Sunday Morning Mns, De Srvte: Marie, I shall take one of the children to church with me. Tur Maro: Yes'm. Mrs. De Styte: Which one will go best with my new purple gown? —Boston Transcript MEDICAL TREATMENT “WARM EXTERNAL A Serious Affair “ Faith,” said the policeman, examin- ing the broken window, “this is more yrious thin Oi thought it was! It's broke on both soides!"” —Christian Register, All Clean “Madam, can I sell you 2 vacuum- we haven't got any vacuums in this house that need cleanin; —Chicago Tribune, The First Requisite * Are you interested in the recall? replied the habitual can didate t Iam interested in is a cans of getting somewhere in the first —Washington Star Rie Max: Would you love my daughter just as much if she had no money? Suttor: Why, certainly! Ricit Max~ That's sufficient. want any idiots in this family, —Chicago News. I don't APPLICATIONS ” Lire is published erery Tharsda} Possessions, $5.00 a year in advan a years to Canada, $2 cents, Single eats te of pablicatien, 25 cents. contribution tcill be returned unless accompanied by stameed and addressed envels for the less or memereturn of unisilcited contributions. for sale by all Newsdeai Great Britain, The laternational News Company. Bre countnes ia the Pi Live dees ne ies. Great Britain, Canada and British Milany Mayeace, Tho txt and Utrations in LUPE are eoprghied Seuthampn Rew, Lendin, Prompt matifcation sheald Ks sent by suburibers of any change of adders. duced, time, an elde of meet of the | tered I street. iced, b recollec “I ree wyn; ‘ shall be with y Fer Reprint Rights in Great Britain appiy » Lire, 1M he best way to keep good acts in memory is to refresh them. ** She won't forget you if you have paid her the compliment of giving her the candy that's famed for its purity— Belle Mead Sweets Chocolates and Bon Bons. ‘They are the token of finest appreciation. of excellence that ¢ sugar, cream, f The very name suggests all be found in candy. Made of the purest choco sand butter, with no glucose of artificial col They are made (n the cleanest candy kuchen tn the world, Sold In dainty sealed box $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 ‘at th BELLE MEAD SWEETS, 81 West End Ave., Trenton, N. J. Estapusuco 188 Briled Oi ilhird OG Le LOTHIN ING<« oD) Gentlemens Farnishing Goods Christmas Suggestions— Automobile Trunks, Luncheon Baskets, Fur Garments, Steamer Rugs, Dressing Gowns, Breakfast Jackets. Umbrellas and Walking Sticks. Fitted Bags and Dressing Cases. Angora and Shetland Garments. A recent importation contains many novelties from the West End London Shops. Illustrated Christmas Catalogue upon request. BROADWAY, Cor. TWENTY-SECOND ST., NEW YORK comicbooks co