Life, 1912-09-19 · page 37 of 44
Life — September 19, 1912 — page 37: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine (1913) is primarily **advertising**, with minor satirical content. The main cartoon, "A Rivet in Time Saves Nine," depicts a gravedigger from Scotland—a querulous old man—illustrating the saying that prevention (a timely rivet) prevents disaster (nine burials). It's a visual pun on the proverb "a stitch in time saves nine." The rest of the page contains ads for a **Marion automobile** ($1,475, fully equipped), a National Sportsman magazine subscription, and playing cards. These reflect 1913 consumer goods aimed at middle-class men. The humor pieces (anecdotes about a wife's extravagance, a schoolteacher's poverty wages) use period comedy tropes—nagging spouses and underpaid professionals—common to early 20th-century magazines. No specific political satire is evident; the page reflects advertising-driven magazine content typical of the era.
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A KIVET IN TIME SAVES NINE Poor Business The gravedi; was ct of Sorn, in Ayrshire, wretch as as selfish and mean a ever handled mattock or carried mort- cloth, contented old man, with a voice like the the wind through a keyhole on Jay afternoon in the coun He was a very querulous and whistle o : Deak Su ge." The lodge comes. to you once every month In the shape of a 160 pa ted magazine, cover to cover wh interesting storie about guns, ‘outiits, the best places to fish and game and a thousai one vahiable "How Sportsmen. The N AL SPORTSMAN Magazine is the lodge where thousands of brother Sportsmen from allover the coun- Uy gather together ouce a month and tell of thelr experiences with, rod, deg, rifle and gun. ‘The unnual dues of the National Sportaman Brotherhood are $1,00 (ho initiation fee charged), and on receipt of amount We will enter your name on our malting st so that you Will receive the magazine rexularly every month. We willalsosend you return mall a Sportsman Brot emblem in the form of Lapel Button, delay. Joln our Brother bood Today. NATIONAL SPORTSMAN BROTHERHOOD 98 Federal St., Boston, Mass, CLUB LINEN AND VELOUR PLAYING CARDS jemstitch and “rug” backs patented. Four colors each: red. brown, green. 25 per pack. Gold edge. ic. Dealers every. where or sent postpaid on receipt of price. “Send for Catalog of Bridge Accesories, Dept. L.. RADCLIFFE & CO., 144 Peart 8, New York 2F 1913 Disco self-starter Prest-O-lite tank Warner speedometer Concealed tool boxes Deep upholstering Tire irons, tools, tire kit Center control The Marion 37-A is built expressly for those who value absolute Reliability, Comfort and Style, and demand full value for their money. Its position in the 1913 line-up is most Unique. It is THE ONE moderate priced car com- bining the Size, Quality and Luxury of priced cars. This is not an idle statement. Look at its graceful lines, dignity and refine- nt, and its high-class and complete equip- ment, It isa big roomy five-passenger touring car try. asked how the world was standing with “O, very puirly, sir—very puirly, indeed, une nacthing If ye like to believe me, Th a Ieevin’ soul this sax weeks!” Lim. was the answe ava for us this simmer. wena’ buriet Husnaxp: Your extravagance is awful. When I die you'll probably have to beg. Wire: Well, 1 should be better off than some poor woman who never had any practise—London Opinion. 1829 Marion 37-A, 30-40 hp., Fully Equipped, $1475 Completely Equipped The Marion Motor Car Company, Indianapolis, Ind. 912 Oliver Avenue 1913 Dynamo electric lighting system 80-hour storage battery Ventilating plate glass windshield Q. D. demountable rims, one extra Mohair top, boot, storm curtains Nickel plated trimmings 112-inch wheelbase of exceptional value. _ It is so good throughout that we really wouldn't know where else to direct you for a motor car even nearly so good —unless you pay several hundred dollars more. Every Marion owner is proud of his car and we know that, Marion purchasers in 1913, will share their enjoyment and satisfaction. “Send for illustrated advance folder giving full details. To bona fide automobile dealers we offer the fairest sales agreement ever written. Write us. The Maintenance of a Microbe A country school-teacher was cashing her monthly check at the bank. The teller apologized for the filthy condition of the bills, saying, “1 hope you're not afraid of microbes.” ota bit of i plied. “I'm sure no microbe could live on my salary! "—Lippincott’s. "the schoolmarm re- Cato once observed of a spendthrift who had sold an on the “He is stronger than the sea, for he has eaten up what estate coast, it can only nibble at. comicbooks.com