Life, 1913-07-17 · page 26 of 44
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This single-panel cartoon depicts two adults (likely parents or guardians) scolding a child named Jimmy for sniffing something too enthusiastically. The caption warns him not to use up the smell by sniffing too hard, implying there's a limited supply to share. The joke appears to be a humorous domestic scene playing on children's tendency to investigate things through smell. The satire likely targets parental exasperation or the absurdity of rationing sensory experiences—treating a smell as if it's a consumable resource that can be "used up." The cartoon accompanies Life magazine's "Coming" events column, which itself uses satirical commentary on upcoming social and cultural events. The style is typical of early 20th-century American humor magazines, employing gentle, family-friendly satire about everyday life rather than overtly political commentary.
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Lares Coming July 16—Anniversary of the surrender of Santiago, Span- ish-American war. After which Cuba settled down to a monotonous round of revolutions, tourists, cyclones, sugar- cane, duels and national lotteries. Sixth International Congress of Free and Progressive Christians and other Religious Liberals, Paris, France. In- habitants of the South Sea Islands are making preparations for a bumper crop of missionaries this fall. Press Club Carnival, St. Louis, Mo. The Governor of Missouri and the entire State administration have been invited to attend. One of the features will be a socicty cabaret show. This being Missouri, it is expected that a considerable propor- tion of the populace will clamor to be shown. Annual picnic of Union Sunday Schools, Lockport, N. Y. Scholars patronizing “open shop” Sunday Schools need not apply. All union cards must be shown at the gate. Carnival of the Foresters of America, Oakland, Cal. Oak- land being a fine, homelike rendezvous for botanists and tree- lovers. July 17--" Grocers’ Day" in New Orleans, La. All retail grocers have been urged to declare a holiday. Some, how- ever, have refused to do anything but declare a dividend. In the reckless spirit of revelry, several genuine eggs will be cooked and eaten. * Coast Defence Maneuvers, Fort Williams, Portland, Me. Great havoc is expected to be wrought among the Gibson girts who commonly execute the coast mancuvers—with em- phasis on the man—during the summer months. Several more or less serious engagements are expected to result. Jaly 18—Boardwalk Masque Féte. Asbury Park, N. J. Many mosquitoes will drop in, quite informally, after the un- masking. Final round of Davis Cup tennis matches, Wimbledon, Eng. Mr. McLoughlin, of California, is expected to precipitate international complications. July 19—Westchester County Tennis Championship, West- chester, N. Y.; Tennis Club Open Tournament, Niagara Falls, N. Y.; Westmont Tennis Club, Southern Pennsylvania Cham- pionship. This in spite of the fact that the country has had two golf Presidents in rapid succession. Regatta of Cardiff Rowing Club; Yacht Race from Cowes to Havre for King Edward VII. Challenge Cup; Regatta at Nottingham ; Yacht Races of Royal Southampton Yacht Club; Molesey Rowing Regatta. Very little staying ashore is being done in England this season. One result of having one’s ocean so close to terra firma. July 20—Dr. Vilhjalmar Stefansson, the well-known dis- coverer of blond Esquimaux, will join his ship at Nome, Alaska, preparatory to a three-years’ expedition ,into. the storied North. The doctor expects to find his Esquimaux still quite blond, as styles change very slowly in the zero regions. * Spanish International Bicycle Road Race from San Sebas- tian to Bilboa. Illustrating the rapid development of the Spanish character since the days of Don Quixote. By 2013, it is confidently predicted, automobiles will be no uncommon thing in Spanish parts. July 21—National Convention of the Photographers’ As- sociation of America, Kansas City. The convention will probably result in many developments. Children’s Festival, Dinkelsbuehl, Germany. Employers of child labor have sent letters protesting against the prodigal waste of time and profits. The child's place, they assert, is in the factory. New England Military Rifle Association, annual rifle tour- nament, Wakefield, Mass. Mr. Carnegie frowns in spirit at “DON'T SNIFF SO HARD, JIMMY, OR THERE WON ENOUGH SMELL LEFT TO GO 'ROUND.” the warlike New England temperament. Dr. Pease, president of the anti-smokers’ league, has decided to insist that only smokeless powder be used. Point Judith Polo Club, open tournament, Newport, R. I. Contestants must ride at least $100,000 worth of ponies during the match. Otherwise the tournament is open to the general public. Anniversary of the battle -of Bull Run.’ An important engagement first won by the Northern newspapers and then lost by the Northern troops. Is still being fought by gentle- faced old men with empty sleeves. July 22—Annual Convention of the Leather and Shoe Finders’ Association, Philadelphia, Pa. Awl Philadelphia will be present. City of Youngstown, Ohio, will vote on a proposed “ Home Rule” charter. A form of government effectively employed by every woman since July 23—Opening of the hot weather campaign of the Massachusetts Socicty Opposed to the Further Extension of Suffrage to Women, Barnstable, Mass. We propose,” pro- poses the M. S. O. T. F. O. S. T. W., “to talk it out along this line if it takes 2" mer.” “Three Wars” Celebration at Steubenville, O. President Wilson and the German ambassador will be present, as will the Governors of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Steubenville was christened for Baron Steuben, of Germany, and the Continental Army, and was the last stop of Morgan's raiders during the Civil War. Answer to Last Week's Rebus “The college graduate will soon discover how little he really knows.” comicbooks.com