Life, 1912-06-06 · page 42 of 56
Life — June 6, 1912 — page 42: what you’re looking at
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This page combines satirical humor with period advertising. The main cartoon depicts a boating scene illustrating "gallantry"—a man rowing while a woman sits passively, establishing the ironic premise that proper etiquette requires the man to exert himself while she remains comfortable. The Eau de Cologne advertisement cleverly integrates into this narrative, suggesting that cologne applied to the handkerchief relieves the gentleman's headache from rowing. The surrounding anecdotes mock social pretension and absurd behavior. "Why So Proud?" ridicules a man boasting about swimming when rescued from drowning—misplaced vanity. Other brief stories highlight medical overcharging and military absurdity. These reflect Life's satirical tradition of exposing everyday human foolishness and social hypocrisy through short, punchy narratives. The lower half contains a genuine advertisement for the City of Detroit III steamship, showcasing luxury amenities—demonstrating how advertising and editorial content intermingled in this era.
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Boating A thoughtful escort and the essence of gallantry. While rowing on river of lake, no matter how pleasant the day, the sun's rays are apt to cause a slight head-ache. A few drops of Incidents in the life of My Lady (Picture No. 7) Why So Proud > Two men sat on a pier, fishing. Ose had a bite and in the excitement he fel into the water. The other man watches him struggle, but did nothing to aig him. “T can't swim!” shouted th the water. He went und came up he shouted #4711" Eau de Cologne on the handkerchief, and touched io the brow and temples, relieves instantly the discomfort. Ty , . Don't go on any trip without it. A “pocket size” wicker he man on the pier watcl< * languid interest. covered is our specialty. ; — fy f The man in the When he came up he swim!” Insist on ““Forty-seven-eleve Accept no substitute. — Sold Everywhere — 4 oz. bottles, 55c; other sizes, plain and wicker, B5c to $ 3,00. “Well, my man on the pier, “this i to be boasting of it!” Saturday E True Enjoyment What constitutes recreation depends w of the anecdote what one Ferd, Miilhens, No. 4711 Glockengasse | Cologne o/R, Ger. of course, on the point of one who is recreated from the Troy Times show small citizen thought enjc A boy in a certain State s pendent children wrote his i 1 for dee er thus: “Dear Papa: “We children are havine a good time here now. Mr, Saxcr broke his leg and can’t work. We went ona picnic and it rained and we Many children here are sick with mumps got wet, his rib, but he can work a man that is digging the whipped us boys with a bugey = Foe _ cause we threw sand in his m oy ey Saas 7 adc black and blue marks on wy 1 cut his finger badly. We a Travel with should mention his name! I should say I did! Why, he operated on my little girl's car last month. He was there about an hour. Do I know him! Why, T just got his bill.” The three men leaned forward simul- taneously, their faces tight with curios- ity. A great principle was involved. “Do you mind,” whispered Danston, “telling us how much he charged for that operation?” Wimble flourished the paper in his hand, : “Five hundred dollars!” he exe claimed. —Chesterton Todd. A rive-roor colonel, being one day at drill, was examining a strapper of six feet four. “Come, fellow, hold up yout head; higher fellow!” “Yes, sii “Higher, fellow, higher.” What, so, sir?” “Yes, fellow.” “And am I al- ways to remain so?” “ Yes, fellow, to be sure.” “ Why then, good-bye, colonel, for I never shall see you again. Luxury this Summer On the New City of Detroit III. Largest Side-Wheel Steamer in the World Running Between Detroit and Buffalo This new $1,500,000 liner has 600 staterooms, 2 parlors it icctric fans, hot and cold running water, 50 private toilets, verandas, telephones in every ‘stateroom, - Palm court with fountain; Marie Antol- nette Drawing Room for the ladies; comfortable ‘" Lounge” for men; and all the conveniences and luxuries of a first-class hotel. “The Water Way"’ Daily Service Between Buffalo, Detroit, Cleveland and Mackinac Ieland the most delightful way between these and other points on the Great Lakes. Plan your vacation to include a trip op these handsome steamers, “Use them on business trips. Freedom and privacy during the day; periect rest at night. 2 are Good on D. & C. steamers be- tween Detroit and Buffalo, Detroit and Cleveland, either way. Prompt, connections with railroads for principal cities. For illustrated booklet, rates, time tables and map of Great. write, including two-cent stamp, to DETROIT & CLEVELAND NAVIGATION COMPANY 7 WAYNE STREET, DETROIT, MICH. PHILIP McMILLAN, President A. A. SCHANTZ, General Manager L. G. LEWIS, General Passenger ge comicbooks.com