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This page from *Life* magazine contains satirical humor pieces and advertisements typical of the early 20th century. The main cartoon shows a domestic scene where a woman at a window observes a man in formal attire, illustrating jokes about marriage and social roles. The accompanying "Wash Day" verse sarcastically contrasts Eve's effortless laundry in Paradise with modern domestic drudgery. Other humor pieces mock working-class Irish immigrants (the "Hennessey" joke about a "diamond-cutter" who cuts grass), include gentle classroom humor, and feature a revenge joke about life insurance. The advertisements promote travel (Holland, Old Point Comfort hotel), products (Egyptian cigarettes, Allen's Foot-Ease), and notably President Woodrow Wilson's book *The New Freedom*—suggesting this is from his presidency (1913-1921). The overall tone reflects early 1900s genteel satire: gentle mockery of marriage, class differences, and immigrant accents rather than sharper political critique.

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When Eve held forth in Paradise She found much pleasure in it, For when she did her Monday wash It only took a minute. —Milwaukee Sentinel. GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER 50 cents per case of 6 glass stoppered bottles Mrs. Hexwessey, who was a late ar- rival in the neighborhood, was enter- taining a neighbor one afternoon, when the latter inquired : An’ what does your old man do, Mrs. Hennessey ? Sure, he's a di’mond-cutter.” Ye don’t mane it!” Yis; he cuts th’ grass off th’ base- ball grounds.”—Lippincott’s. In a Pinch, usc ALLEN’S FOOT-EASE, The Ideal Year to Visit HOLLAND THE PICTURESQUE ‘The Centenary of the Restoration of Holland's Independence Will be celebrated this summer by Interesting exhibitions and FESTIVITIES IN 30 TOWNS including the !nauguration o fthe Peace Palace at The Hague. A visit to charming \ the Gem City of Holland, with {ts quaint, old-century manners and customs, should be & feavure of every tour. ‘The quickest route from England to Holland ts via Flushing, 00 the new steamers delu ¢, the Largest crossing the channel, For booklets, time-tabtes and all Information apply to American Agency, Netherland Stato Railways and Flush- ing Route, 334 Fifth Ave., New York. Chey have “that little touch of the super- fluous whichis so necessary” EGYPTIAN “Ue Urmest in Ggarettet Revenge “Brown sent me a brick by parcel but T got even with him.” What did you do?” “ Passed the word along to a number of agents that he was figuring on taking out more life insurance.” —Detroit Free Press. Tracer: And now, who can tell me why we should always be neat and clean? Littie Lizziz: In case of accident, —Continent Cork Tip or Plain ‘The New Freedom By Woodrow Wilson @ In which you discover the real man— | your President. Read it—it’s inspiring. 3rd Great Printing. Net $1.00 AT ALL BOOK-SHOPS ‘Doubleday, Page & Co., Garden City, New York _ Plan your trip to include a stop-over ai HIOTEL tas eae pe | t Old Point Comfort, Vi ge Going—Returning—North — South — East — West— On Business or Pleasure, spend a few days here. It will break up the monotony of your trip, rest and refresh you. Old Point Comfort is easily accessible from all points, (Consult the map.) All railroads sell tickets with stop-over privileges. Hotel Chamberlin is noted for its luxurious, yet homelike appointments—its unique location—right at Hampton Roads and Fortress Monroe, in the center of military and naval activities—its historic surroundings its magnificent Sea Pool and Medicinal Baths, Golf, Tennis, Boating, ctc. Last, but not least. its cuisine =real Southern ‘cooking. fresh oysters and sea food from id j ataee, fresh vegetables from our own gardens, e—enjoy rest, recreation and real Soutien hospitality at this famous resort. For further information and interette tng Uinstrated bookiets apalpat hap Tourist Bureau or Transportation or address me personally, GEO. F. ADAMS, Mgr., Fortress Mearee, View York Otis, Lizz Broadway” What He Wanted to Know Miss Gibson was very rich and Mr. Hanna was very poor. She liked him, but that was all, and he was well aware of the fact. One evening he grew some- what tender and at last he said: “ You are very rich, aren't you, Helen?” “Yes, Tom,” replied the girl frank; “Tam worth about two million dollars. “Will you marry me, Helen?” “Oh, no, Tom, I couldn't.” “T knew you wouldn’t.” “Then why did you ask me?” “Oh, I just wanted to see how a man feels when he loses two millions.” —Ledies’ Home Journal. The piquancy of a Sherbet is attained by using a dash of Abbott's Bitters. Sample of bitters by mail, 25 cts. in stamps. C.W, Abbott & Co., Baltimore Md. AN execedingly eminent and busy New York physician, who goes to many clinics and sees hundreds of patients weekly, was somewhat taken aback a few days ago when, in response to a telephone call, he took up the réceiver and heard a thin, elderly, German-American voice say these words: “ Toctor, I vass py you lasd week, Vhat schall I do negxd?” —Argonaut. P c c I comicbooks.com