Life, 1912-05-02 · page 36 of 58
Life — May 2, 1912 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several short humorous items typical of early 20th-century American satire magazines: **"An Anxious Angler"** jokes about a husband eager to fish but forced to wait patiently—ironic commentary on male leisure pursuits. **"Hands Up!"** plays on a mugging victim's precise recollection of time via a church clock, with the punchline that the robber's raised gun hand mimicked the clock's position—absurdist humor about coincidence. **"The Forlorn Hop"** and other brief items mock contemporary social situations: courtship awkwardness, domestic finance disputes (a wife selling her husband's possessions to buy a dress), and miscommunication with telephone operators. The central illustration depicts a cherub or cupid figure—labeled "The Man Who Understood Women"—referencing a popular novel, suggesting ironic commentary on male-female relationships. The page is primarily **humor and light satire** rather than political content, reflecting Life magazine's focus on social observation and domestic comedy during this era.
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An Anxious Angler Your husband scems to be very im- atient lately.” Yes, he is, very.” “What is the matter with him?” “He is getting tired waiting for a chance to get out where he can sit pa- ticntly hour after hour waiting for a fish to nibble at his bait.” —Chicago Record-Herald. Hands Up! “You say you were held up this morn- ing by a footpad with a revolver. At what time?” Five minutes to one.” “Ifow can you fix the time so pre- cisely?” “Beeause I could see the church clock, and I noticed that its hands were exactly in the same position as my own.” —Boston Transcript. He: Shall we bunny? Sur No; let’s just sit down and hug.—Hartard Lampoon. fan COE FED. POPULAR NOVEL “THE MAN WHO UNDERSTOOD WOMEN” Not His Lead Here is another of the storic the late Senator Robert L. Taye”, published by his close friend, wood Moor An old-time darky was closing his sere mon one night in Paradise Alley, and Uncle Rastus, who had}, cards the Taylor and John Trot. n playing of his favorite game. The ol! preacher said: “We will now close dis mcctin’ wid pray'r, an’ we will ax Br: astus to lead Unele Rastus suddenly roused himself from his slumber and shout “Te ain't my lead! [jest dealt!” —Philadelphie Ledger The Forlorn Hop “Hello! Could you suggest ‘le wrong number I ought to ask for, Mis, ia or- der to get 2-double 0-9-2 May‘uir? Fariter: What! another new dress? Daventer: You needn't be cross. 1 bought it with my own moncy Farner: Where did you Daventer: IT sold your { Lure. fs poblished every Thursday. simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions joa! postas Post a year: to Single current copies, 10 cents date of publication, 28 cents. Issues prio to 1910 out of pei jen will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addrosed exvelipe, Lae dort met bald ite the Lass on man-return ef wnuslisited contributions tale by all Newadeaters In Great Britain, The International News Company, reams Bail Southamptin Reve, Lindon, WC. Cu. Londons, 148 Rue da F ee coprrighted, Fer Reprint Rights in Great F Preindt ‘atifcatlon shuld be sent by subueribers of any change of addven, QUICK ASSETS The safety of any industrial preferred stock depends very largely upon the amount of the quick assets (assets quickly convertible into cash) which stand behind it. We recommend and offer for investment the 7% cumulative Preferred Stock of a large, old es- tablished and prosperous manufacturing company in New York State, which guarantees to maintain at all times Quick Assets equal to or exceeding the entire amount of preferred stock outstanding. This company has earned fer the past five years an average of 33% net, on its preferred stock —last year's net earnings equalled 43.3%. We offer a limited amount of this stock at a price to yield an income of almost 7%. Particulars on request. Our Statistical Department has recently made studies of: American Can 4. Republic Iron & Steet and Searegation 5. Iilnols Central Judging Securities (Pavenan Dillon & Co. ‘Members New Vork Stock Exchange INVESTMENT BANKERS 71 Broadway, - - New York ‘Our Statistical Department is continually engaged in studies and analysesof all securities to assist our clients to invest intelligently. a ee thE ates ca } é Es & Tsnigh Valley Coal Sales Co. 6. Allis-Chalmers = STANDARD EQUIPMENT 5 ANS ALE SPN cena ERS pes sill send pamphlets on any ofthe abore subjects to thot interested, 5 os ee BETTER he