Life, 1912-10-10 · page 32 of 48
Life — October 10, 1912 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three separate humorous pieces typical of early 20th-century American satire: **"The Middleman"** mocks economic complaints about inflation. A businessman blames "middlemen" for supply-and-demand confusion, while a rotund figure suggests the real problem is ignoring waiters and cooks—satirizing how people blame abstract economic forces rather than examining their own business practices. **"Both in a Hurry"** depicts a rural judge and litigant who both want to rush through a court case, though the judge lists numerous conflicting obligations (haying, town meetings, auctions). The humor lies in the absurdity: Bildad pleads guilty to avoid delay, and the judge sentences him to jail as "an example of speeders"—satirizing how impatience and poor judicial priorities create injustice. **"Possessions"** shows a dialogue between two commuters about a breakfast food product, appearing to mock consumer culture and commuting culture (one kept missing trains). The page also contains period advertisements for Blauvelt sweaters and Naiad dress shields, typical of *Life*'s commercial content alongside editorial humor.
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