Life, 1912-08-15 · page 37 of 40
Life — August 15, 1912 — page 37: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** with one central cartoon titled "The Man of the Hour." The cartoon depicts a bearded man with angel wings standing inside a large clock face, dressed formally in a top hat and coat. The figure represents **Father Time** or a personification of time itself—a traditional allegorical figure. The "man of the hour" likely refers satirically to someone currently in the public spotlight or under discussion during the magazine's publication period (appears to be 1913, based on the Kellogg Tire Pump ad). The joke relies on visual pun: the literal representation of "the man of the hour" as a figure positioned within clock numerals. Without knowing the specific 1913 context, it's unclear **who this specific figure represents**—it could mock a politician, businessman, or public figure whose prominence the editors expected readers to recognize. The surrounding advertisements (tire pumps, soap, marriage advice books) suggest this is a general-interest magazine page with satirical humor interspersed among commercial content.
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Four Cylinder 99 “Wish I Had a JX ELLOG Tire Pump cated in New England ; because, although my knowledge may not be large or va- ried, I have always felt that I was thor- oughly versed in the art of sawing wood ; and [ tell you, gentlemen, to suc- ceed in the hotel business a man has got to saw wood all the time —From " A Few Remarks,” by Simeon Ford. Copyright 1903, by Doubleday, Page & Co. Don't wish you had one. Get one. Works on the engine. Gear driven—no friction wheel to slip. No spark plugto remove. Merely connect the hose to the tire and throw a lever. Assorted Meannesses The Kellogg is the only pump that has been used as stand- New Englanders, I know, have been ard equipment by any of the leading manufacturers during the charged with close-fistedness with their past year. The endorsements of the foremost engineers show ney, but I don't think it is any more that it’s the pump you want on your car. true of them than of people all over the When ordering your 1913 car, specify a Kellogg Tire Pump world—plenty of mean people every- : where. That was up here in New York Equipment. . State where a man asked his neighbor if Your dealer will be glad he would not take a drink; the ncigh- : to put one on for you. bor replied, “No, I never drink, but I Ore will take a cigar and three cents.” That was over here in Pennsylvania, where a a | KELLOGG MFG. CO. stingy man, to economize in his meat bill, i : Circle Street Rochester, N. Y. cut off his di tail and Toassed He and : Coieage Otten Gowen an Yranruea Outee after having gnawed the meat off gave | 4 1108 Michigan Avenue 7 bees ian the bone to the dog. That was over yonder in Tennessee, where a child had such wrong notions of money that when, on Sunday-school anniversary day, each | boy was to present his contribution and tried a sharp game on a Yankee, and were A Happy Marriage quote a passage of Scripture, a boy hand- worsted, and the retort was natural; as Depaud 1 iow) , ; i di" ; 7 epends largely on @ knowl- ed in his contribution and quoted A in the case of a man on shipboard, com- ears. of Tebole truth fool and his money are soon parted, ing from California in gold times, when out eolt aud sex and thelr Most of the stories of New England there was not half room enough for the does not close-fistedness are told by those who passengers, and after they had been out tly of itself, hor correctly from ordinary, four or five days a man who had not every-day sources. 2 7 - been seen before deck appeared, d Coating Tires With| ™ “riend said’ "Why, T did not know SEXOLOGY you were on t How did you ge Uttustrated) ateroom? "he “T have by William H. Watling, A.M, TRADE MARK a stateroom he . “T have y aim ds Walling, A-M.. M.D. ,imparts in a clear, I | none, and I will have to sit up at night |] aolesome way B cae velaaie the rest of the vo: So far I have : % iH iy been sleeping on top of a sick man, but FH r = he has got well and won't stand it any Cuts Down Tire Bills —T. De Witt Talmage. ve your tires—don't Iet them rot. T7RE- NEW is ascientific preservative—a liquid un vulcanized rubber compound made of pure gum. Protects tires from water, oil and light— flows into cuts and waterproofs the exposed fabric, preventing decay and lengthening the life of the tire. Makes Tires Look New and Last Longer Apply TIRENEW weekly—It will produce maximum tire service and give your whole car a well-groomed ap- pearance, Insist upon get- Gog TIRENEW—avoid {mie tations, Don't buy anything just because it makes your tires white. Get the genuine —TIRENEW—a mbber compound in enameled litho- graphed cans. Made ia 2 shades White and Tire Gray Trial Can 25¢ Ask your dealer — or mail us 25e for packing, ete. and wwe-will end vou a simple can of TIRENEW prepaid. Toy it and you will bse it. “Doo delay—get it today. NATIONAL RUBBER CO. 4406 Papin St. ST. LOUIS, U. S. A. Allin one volume. Mlustrated, $2, postpaid. Were tor “Oxter Feopie's Op and Table of Conten edge Ie. Desens Send for Catalog 44 Peart St. New York Write for a Sample Cake > For 2¢ we will send you a sam- el ple cake, enough to last over a week, In this crystal clear ren Spring Grove Ave.. JERGENS Violet Glycerine Soap THE MAN OF THE HOUR 1617 comicbooks.com