Life, 1913-08-07 · page 30 of 40
Life — August 7, 1913 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several short satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor magazines: **"Starting at the Bottom"** mocks wealthy hypocrisy: a millionaire claims he'll teach his son discipline by starting him "at the bottom," but refuses to pay him a regular office boy's salary—instead giving him $100/week in "pocket money." The satire exposes how the wealthy circumvent actual hardship. **"On a Payroll"** jokes about political corruption: legislators discuss a colleague's "position on that bill" being "very lucrative," implying backroom bribery rather than honest legislative work. **"Even the Bull Knew"** plays on urban-rural culture clash: a city girl complains a bull regards her menacingly; the farmer attributes it to her red blouse. She's shocked a "country bull" would notice fashion—satirizing city folk's assumptions about rural ignorance. **The cartoon** shows a man caught by an outshoot while climbing a tree—likely a baseball reference or physical comedy. The page is otherwise filled with period advertisements and recipes.
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Starting at the Bottom “I'm going to have my boy begin at the bottom and work up,” said the millionaire. “T presume you intend to start him in as an office boy, then?” “ Exactly.” “Shall I put him on the pay-roll at the regular office boy's salary?” “No, I wouldn't do that. " You'd better start him in at about one hundred dollars a week. The boy's simply got to have a little pocket money."—Detroit Free Press. On a Payroll “ How is our friend Grafton’s position on that bill regarded?” asked one mem- ber of a legislature. “Well,” replied the other, eral impression is that his po very lucrative one.”—Washington Star. “the gen- Fark Ones: Will your dog bite us? Nawy:' I shouldn't be surprised, miss. "E's got an uncommon swect tooth! —London Opinion. THE FIRST TIME UP HE WAS CAUGHT LY AN OUTSHOOT. Balkan War Song Hurrah, hurrah, we'll sing the jubilee. Hurrah, hurrah, the flag that sets us free; So we'll sing the chorus from Zxenkqvipf to the sea. While we go marching thru Skylpog- wofuifzixmifqobjifpof. —University of Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. Even the Bull Knew The New York girl, spending her vacation in the country, was complain- ing to the farmer about the savage way the bull regarded her. “Well,” said the farmer, “it must be on account of that red blouse you're wearing.” “Dear me,” said the girl; “ of course, I know it's awfully out of fashion, but T had idea a country bull would no- tice it!"—New York World. “Yissir," said the big man, “I'm op- posed to the election of United States Senators by popular vote.” I'm surprised to hear you say that,” said the little man, “ What are your reasons?” “T manufacture dictagraphs,” replied the big man.—Cincinnati Enquirer. r $5.00 a year In advance: to Canada, 82 Cents. Single current copies, 10 cents. 23 ceals. "Issues prior to 1910 out of print No contribution mill he returned wnlest accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope old itself responsibte for the loss or momreturm ef wnrolicited COntPOMEONE, Bick aunbers, after three months {rom date of publication, = = = 7 Beish Live Ws for sale by all newslealers (a Great Britain and may be obtained from booksellers in all the princieal yaad vad $08 a year? Loadoa, E. C. cities of the world. The foreign Trade supplied {rom Live's Loodoa Ofice, Canon House, Breas. Be! dings The text and (instrations im Live are copyrighted, For Reprint Rights im Great Britain apply to Lire, LaPK doce moe 111 Suthampion Rew, Landen, WC. Prompt motification should be sent by subscribers of any change of addres. Bea toe SR MASA By Appointment. Usner’s EXCEPTIONAL GREEN STRIPE WHISKIES The refined product of a firm famous throughout Six Reigns ROA ST LAMB | BOILED LAME FRICASSEE LAMB > | LAMB POTPIE | LAMB CHOPS. LAMB CROOI AND LAMB STEW WeKarta4—_ “ MAPY MAD A LITTLE LAMB” comicbooks.com