Life, 1912-07-11 · page 41 of 44
Life — July 11, 1912 — page 41: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains mixed content: primarily **advertisements** (Hip-Fit suspenders, 20th Century Limited train service) alongside short satirical pieces typical of Life magazine's format. The main satirical content concerns **local politics**, likely New York City mayoral politics (references "the New Mayor," who is female—unusual for the era, suggesting this is either fictional satire or refers to a specific historical figure). The joke: a reformer politician (Tim Allen) who loudly denounced "Rum and Railroad Franchises" now privately admits to the Mayor that idealistic reform is impossible; she, in turn, reveals she too has abandoned her reform principles. The satire mocks political hypocrisy and the inevitability of compromise. The smaller item "In Apprehension" is a domestic humor piece about gift-giving expectations in marriage—satirizing how reciprocal gift-giving becomes a source of marital tension. The advertisements reflect early 20th-century concerns: proper undergarment support and efficient business travel.
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-LIFE: —away with suspenders and belts Learn “HIP-FIT" Comfort Adopt the only practical and hygi- enic way of holding your trousers up. Sespendersare uncomfortable—ungainly—they dag—they make men stoop—they make them ound shouldered—they tear off buttons. Belts are stiff—binding and unhealthful. WEAR STANFORD “‘HIP-FIT”’ The “‘Invisible” trousers supporter entirely dimsinates suspenders and belts—gives perfect combort—perfect nei —perfect bodily free. dom at all times, under all circumstances. Can't Sip. Can't bind. Can't work out of adjustment. Takes all weight and pressure of the shoulders. Has elastic over hips ted back—yields to every movement—pressure gentle and evenly Gazibuted; acts as an abdominal support. SANITARY—COOL—SERVICEABLE Thousands in use, all giving perf tion —no boy of man will or belts after wearin; "AE tailor or @ taken comfortably above hips under trousers, accompanied by money order for $1, and we will promptly fill your order. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded For men with large protruding abdo- men requiring more than ordinary sup- port, we make a combination trouser and ‘stomach supporter. Price, $1.50. HIP-FIT MFG. CO. 59A GRAND ST., NEW YORK Tailors, Dealers, and Side Line Salesmen are invited to Tim Allen Repudiates His Party. He declares at here- after No Rum and No Railroad Franchises shall be his motto. Says Coleman doesn’t de- serve support Says he’s out for un- compromising reform. And so on. The other headline was not such ex- citing reading to the New Mayor. She knew all it contained. It began as fol lows: Our Mayor Admits Defeat. In interview she says that reform pure and simple is not possible. Thinks a spirit of com- Promise should prevail And so on. At this moment the door thrown open and Mr. Timothy Allen Stood on the threshold. “May I come in?” There was a slight pause. “Yes.” She held her paper up at him. “What is the meaning of this?” she In Apprehension red: ouletl “T gave her a plush album on her wed- He smiled down at her. ; ding anniversary. It was one I had had It means that you were right after about the house for some time all," he said. “It was vanity. I thought looked like new. it over, and made up my mind that such Well?” a cheap thing as that should never stand ‘ow she has found that I have an between us. I've given in. I'm with anniversary soon.” you. And you “Well, no doubt you expect her to The Mayor smiled as she put her hand reciprocate.” on the shoulder of her new partner. « “Reciprocate is not the word; I'm “TI, too, have given in,” she said. afraid she will retaliate.” It's a bargain for life. ole Bs —Kansos City Journal. Men who are experts in economizing time and developing efficiency generally choose the 20th Century Limited. It not only saves a valuable business day—but gives opportunity for transacting business en route, and the “Water Level Route” insures a perfect night’s rest. Ly. New York 4.00 p.m. Lv. Chicago 2.30 p.m. Ly. Boston ‘1.30 p.m. Ar. Boston 11.50 a.m. Ar. Chicago 8.55 a.m. Ar. New York 9.25 a.m. “The Train that Saves NEW YORK a Business Day” (ENTRA L LINES comicbooks.com