Life, 1912-03-14 · page 31 of 44
Life — March 14, 1912 — page 31: what you’re looking at
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This page contains a serialized story about Mr. Pettyman, who angrily confronts a newspaper's managing editor over an insulting notice published about him. The narrative—visible in the text fragments—shows Pettyman demanding to see the editor, claiming the paper has insulted "a subject of King George" with impunity. The story appears humorous, likely depicting a British character's outraged indignation over some perceived affront. The page is dominated by **advertisements**: an AutoStrop Safety Razor ad (featuring the product's case and accessories), Old Overholt Rye whiskey, patent services, and bridge game accessories. These ads reflect early 20th-century consumer products targeted at professional men. The satire or joke of the *story itself* isn't fully clear from this excerpt alone, though Pettyman's pompous, theatrical outrage suggests comedic exaggeration of wounded pride.
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action before him. ‘Energetically he strode up the steps of the newspaper which had printed the offending notice “I want to sec the editor of this news- paper,” he announced to the attendant who ushered him into the reception- root “Yes, sir—which editor? “The editor, the editor-in-chief, the owner. Tell him if he don’t come out, Til come in. I'll show him he can’t in- sult a subject of King George's with im- punity. I'l “Yes, sir; yes, sir! Will you kindly give me your card?” Mr. Pettyman produced the desired cardboard, and the attendant disap- peared into the mysterious regions re- rved for the staff of the paper. Scarcely a minute elapsed before ke re- appeared and beckoned to Mr. Petty- an “Will you step this way, sir?” With the energy of an avenging con- queror Mr, Pettyman followed his guide past doors marked City Department, Sunday Editor, Art Department, umtil lly they paused before a portal bear- | ing the words, Managing Editor. Before bis companion could knock, Mr. Petty- man threw open the door and strode Th B t S fe t R. fete Ihe Fo6in A gulaly dPchsed” gen: e bes afety hKazor _ ee Professional men, business. men, artisans—men in all walks of life are using —_—_—_ and recommending the AutoStrop Safety Razor. Even eminent barbers are recommending it tosuch of their customers as wish to shave themselves at times, Eight of these barbers are Mr. Betts Horre Sr. Recs New York Th : A Mr. Arcnison Puantess Horst ere's Ageso Me Rie Rrrecareron | Mr. Horrman Horex Breveorer d Ma. Morz Bettrvur-Steatrox> Philadelphia i n every ro Pp Mr, Enray Powrcnanrnain Detroit Mr. Corry Horet La Satter Chicago Mn. Mvexs New Wittaso Washington ‘The AutoStrop Safety Razor consists of one silver-plated self-stropping razor, 12 blades and horsehide strop in handsome case; price $5 in both Canada and United States. Traveling sets $6.50 up. Factories in both countries, also in England, France, Germany, etc, Send for catalog. Get an AutoStrop Safety Razor on trial at any dealer. You'll find one blade gives 50 to 300 shaves. AutoStrop Safety Razor Co., 368 5th Ave., New York; 400 Richmond St..W.. Toronto; 61 New Oxford St., London; Schleusenbrucke, No. 8, Hamburg father whiskey— Old Overholt Rye «Same for 100 years” Bottled in bond in Pennsyl- SAFETY ures ed eer STROPS AZO TiSere rarearoma, Insist on “Overholt” ITSELF —it’s worth your while A. Overholt & Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. Hleman looked up from a desk near the Pettyman dashed the paper down on the window. desk. “Are you the editor of this paper? “Ah, I see! You are the Mr. Petty- _ . demanded Mr. Pettyman, 2 ing wi man referred to?” ATENTS Bocas the newspaper in his hand. “Tam, sir, and I'd have you FES RETURNED “I am the managing editor, yes, sir. know- ete) for free search of Patent Office Ri Hor We “ 0 Paneer ad Wena Sorrel oases on't you be seated ? One moment! You have, I believe, TeTORS BANE Sey “No, I won't, sir, What I want to a similar notice in the paper about your know is how you dared print this no- wife?” RAD- BRIDGE BRIDGE WHIST tice?” “T have. But what's that got to do ACCESSORIES “What notice is that, pray?” with. - Tes cents ‘omy (lems than cont) bets “7h i i " i LL SaaS ease STR ay G herme bbe nis—this notice, sir!” and Mr. (Continued on page $53) RADCLIFFE & CO.. 144 Pearl St. New York 5st