Life, 1912-02-22 · page 28 of 44
Life — February 22, 1912 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct sections: **Top: Two Humorous Anecdotes** "Wisdom of Father" and "Also With Gloves" are brief jokes typical of Life's humor columns. The first contrasts George Washington's honesty with a modern father's ability to detect lies. The second is a wordplay joke about treating sick bees with "respect." **Center: "Heroes of Everyday Life"** This cartoon depicts a child who has fallen into a tar barrel, captioning the father's denial. It satirizes parental dishonesty—fathers who punish children for lying while being dishonest themselves. **"Carefully Weighed"** An anecdote about a Cornell-educated book reviewer at the New York Sun who, rather than reading a Napoleon biography by a rival academic, simply weighed it (nine pounds) in his review. Editor Charles Dana, surprisingly, rewarded this clever brevity by raising his salary—celebrating wit over diligent work. **Bottom: Advertisements** Heisey glassware and Usher's Whisky ads fill the remaining space. The page reflects early 20th-century satirical humor targeting hypocrisy, academic pretension, and social foibles.
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