Life, 1913-12-04 · page 13 of 112
Life — December 4, 1913 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and humor content** rather than political satire. The visible cartoons include: 1. **"He Had His Opinion"** — A dialogue joke between Willie and his Grandmother about God versus Santa Claus, using the child's literal interpretation for humor. 2. **"Have You a Dog?"** — An advertisement promoting dog care products, featuring what appears to be a Russian Wolfhound breed. 3. **"The Scattering Vote"** — A brief anecdote about election counting difficulties, illustrating voting confusion in a humorous way. The page also contains substantial **Christmas gift advertising** (foot warmers, quality cards) typical of early 20th-century holiday publications. No specific political figures or events are referenced—the humor relies on domestic situations and gentle satire of everyday life rather than contemporary politics.
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| A GIFT TO A MAN to be most appreciated, must appeal to the masculine sense of utility. Noth- Krementz Bodkin Clutch Studs and Vest Buttons (with Cuff Links to match) Not only are they perfect as pieces of fine jewelry, but their simplicity The Scattering Vote It had been a very hard day at the polls. The addition of over a thousand women's votes had made the counting long and difficult. “Well, James,” said Mrs. Wallicky, as her husband returned from his arduous labors asa teller, “how did the vote go?” “Nine hundred and two votes for Smith, seven hundred and fifty-three for Slathers, eight receipts for tomato ketchup, four wash lists, and a milliner’s bill,” said Wallicky. “It was a mighty | Sensible Christmas Gilt Mtn, Lady Ce Foot Warm Holy : os _ Cozy House Wear for Women Pure white woptskin; woo! cuff; fa ed with blue silk nbbon} white fleece-hned: elkskin soles sewed over sheepskin soles. A State regular shoe size when A orderi Others at 85¢ and up Leonart’s Adirondack Garments MUST please you of we witl relaed your money. New Catalog Hizisg nen fever It's Free delights any man. interesting vote."—Youth’s Companion. They go in like a needle wih. out marring the stiffest shirt front and hold like an anchor till inten- tionally released. You'll find many beautiful styles at the jeweler’s, besides this exquisite mother-of- pearl set, mounted in gold and white enam- cd, with pearl center. Booklet on request. KREMENTZ & CO., 60 Chestaut St. NEWARK, N. J. Manufacturers of The Famous Krementz Collar Buttons. W.C. LEONARD & CO., 43 Male Street, Saranse Lake, 5. Ts It’s AN OLD, OLD WISH ON a TINY LITTLE CARD Ir's sIMPLY Merry CuristMas Bur I wisn rr AWFUL HARD. leaeieane teense SPS] He Had His Opinion ILLIE: Grandma, I like Santa Claus better than God; he gives us nicer things. GranpMA: Why, dear, God gives us our hair, our teeth, and our eyes to see with. WILL He didn't give you much hair, and you bought your teeth, and you can’t see without your glasses. Sr But God gave me lots of hair and nice teeth, but I lost them. Christmas is Coming! Ready for it? Or wondering how you're going to get time or money to send gifts to all the folks you ought to remember? Here'sa tip! A Davis Quality Card at 1oc to 25c is more appreciated than an expensive gift. No ‘‘mushy” sentimentality, just a glad, friendly enthusiasm, And they're as good to look at as they are to read—colors exquisitely blended, artistic lettering, paper of the choicest. Look for the trade mark. Wie: How did you lose them? Sue: Well—er—God took them THE A.M.DAVIS CO. ee (solemnly): Grandma, God UALITY CARDS must be a awful Injun giver! BOSTON Anistorte, wishing to cure Alexander Buy them from your dealer, If he hasn't them, call him some ugly of his hasty temper, which he was apt name and send us $1.00 with the coupon below and we will send you to display to many, wrote thus: “ Anger our box of es a is an emotion that is not felt toward Quality Cards for Quality Folks inferiors, but rather against superiors. 19 unusual Christmas cards, absolutely unhandled, for your various As you have no equal, there can be no fit friends. Or our box of object of your wrath, “Quality Cards for Business Men” with 12 such individual cards as a man likes to send to his men friends. Two dollars brings both, N.B. These cards and hundreds of others are all sold separately at the best stores. THE A. M. DAVIS COMPANY 532 Atlantic Aveaue, Boston, Mass. HAVE YOU A DOG? Keep your dog well—his ooat glossy— eceapirite Mah by, sec ¢ from Polke Miller, and by dion Pata” they never fail_price Sie. and $1.09 per / ma gealg Fotk cen BOXED “Quality Carts for brat drugeists and sporting goods stores or prepaid direct by sai Send Nk Miller's grea St ge iluntrated ‘book log owner should U vou haven't any friends, or prefer to spend real sony on the Sriends don't fay no attention to this coupon. WOLFHOUNDS prec g