Life, 1913-01-09 · page 16 of 100
Life — January 9, 1913 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **automobile advertising** for Hupmobile cars, with secondary content including short humorous anecdotes and a feature on Japanese proverbs. The main advertisement showcases the Hupmobile "32" Coupe, positioning it as a luxury vehicle with refined interior appointments (imported Bedford Cord upholstery, satin ceiling) competing in the early automotive market. The ad emphasizes quality and invites inspection at upcoming motor shows. The humor pieces are light filler: "Who He Was" is a mild joke about a lost boy searching for his mother in a courthouse, playing on wordplay about "lady" versus "little boy." Another anecdote features a frugal Scotsman visiting the Great Pyramid, criticizing it for not generating rental income—typical period humor about Scottish penny-pinching. The "Japanese Proverbs" section appears to capitalize on early-20th-century American fascination with Japan as an emerging world power, presenting philosophical observations framed as cultural wisdom—likely reflecting contemporary orientalist interests rather than rigorous translation.
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egg" #1175 F. 0. B, Detroit, has eavipment cltwo feldiog and reveiving cccmonat Sea in tonntaa, toorre Sorber. gas headlights, Prest-o-lite tank, iI tampa, tools and derssiq-inch bore and $i4-Ind Eietoch “Sbeetinse 3 Hecht nndard ‘color, black. ‘Trimmings, black and ‘aicket ia The “32” Coupe A distinguished addition to a distinguished line First View, New York Motor Show, Jan. 11-18 In exterior appearance, the Hupmobile Coupe is as un- obtrusively unique and as well-balanced as the other models of the "32" type. In interior finish and appointment, it is rich and luxu- “20” Renabost, Folly Equipped #59 FO. 8. Decrit, Four cylinders, S11 hating ware Bosch magnons, tops windahielis gus imps and genera” ton, ofl lamps tosis and horn. The coup “20” Touring Car or Roadster, shown stright of sir pasenger a0". tally equipped, 0975 F. O. B, Detroit. leading evipment of rare Sohne 3 Stata rious—imported Bedford Cord upholstery, with side walls to match and ceiling done in heavy satin; with right- hand control and room for three adults in comfort. rounds out the line of Hupmobile pleasure cars, which now includes, two touring models and a roadster, all built on the same sturdy 32" chassis, and the well-known “20" Runabout. The entire line will be displayed at the New York and Chicago shows. Inspect the cars there, at any other shows or at the dealer's; and you will see why we believe the Hupmobile to be, in its class, the best car in the world. Hupp Motor Car Company 1231 Milwaukee Ave. Detroit, Mich. Who He Was A small boy with a rather lost and lonesome appearance walked into the county clerk’s office at the court house. He gazed about him for a time and finally approached Deputy Henry Smi- ley.“ Please, the lad said timidly, “have you seen anything of a lady around here?" “Why, yes, sonny,” answered Smiley, “T've seen several.” “Well, have you seen any without a little boy?” the lad asked anxiously. “Yes,” replied Smiley. “Well,” said the little chap, as a re- lieved look crossed his face. “I’m the little boy. Where's the lady?” ‘er Times. Six Arcuipato Gerxre tells a story of a Scotchman who, much against his own will, was persuaded to take a holiday. He went to Egypt and visited the Pyra- mids. After gazing for some time at the Great Pyramid he muttered: Man, what a lot of mason work not to be bringin’ in any rent!” ao Japanese Proverbs Though Japan is the youngest of the world powers, it is second to none in national spirit and commercial enter- nor in courteous conduct, per- cleanliness, or love of home and country are its indomitable people ex- celled by those of any other nation These characteristics of the subjects of the Mikado indicate that they are a peo- ple of high ideals, and it is in a na- tion’s proverbs that its ideals frequently find expression, Many of the national proverbs of Japan were collected and translated sev- eral years ago by Ota Masayoshi, and were published under the title of “ Jap- anese Proverb It is from this enter- little volume that the following are taken: Patience is the rope of advancement in all lines of life. The ignorant are never defeated in any argument. It is more casy to evade the trouble which Heaven sends us than that which we bring upon ourselves. If the water be too pure, fish cannot live in it; if people be too exacting, fel- low beings cannot stand beside them. Where there are no birds, the bat will be king. If the mind is clear, even in a dark room there will be radiance; if the thought is dark, at noonday there will be demons. Be not lenient to your own faults; keep your pardon for others. When the sense of shame is lost, ad- vancement ceases. Genius hears one individual and then comprehends ten. Negligence looks at the battlefield, then makes its arrow: Seeking information is a moment's shame; but not to learn is surely a lasting shame. ‘A woman without jealousy is like a hall without elasticity. Unless blind and deaf, one cannot be impartial. In trying to straighten her horns, the cow was killed. A Happy Marriage Depends largely on a know! edge of the whole truth about self and sex and their relation to life and health. This knowledge does not come intelligently of itself, nor correctly from ordinary, every-day sources. SEXOLOGY (CUlustrated) by Willim H. Walling, A.M. 1.D. imparts {n a clear, wholesome way in one volume re. Id. Impart to His Son. Medical Knowledge a Husband Should Have. owledze a Younz Woman Should Have, Allin one volume. Illustrated, $2, postpald. ‘Write for “Other People’s Op! ‘and Table of Contents. Puritan Pub. Co., 776 Perry Bldg., Phila., Pa. comicbooks.com