Life, 1914-03-05 · page 38 of 60
Life — March 5, 1914 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several short humor pieces typical of Life's satirical style, plus an advertisement. **"His Best"** mocks President Wilson's reputation for witty remarks—the humor lies in contrasting Wilson's celebrated verbal cleverness with an ordinary man's boastfulness about his own bad habits. **"The Proper Caper"** shows a couple in an exaggerated dance pose, captioned with dialogue about husbands paying alimony promptly—satirizing both marital discord and the financial obligations divorce created. **"Recognition," "Hello," and "Misfits"** are brief joke items poking fun at absent-mindedness, telephone operator frustration, and a child's innocent zoo observations. The lower half is a full-page **Englebert Tyres advertisement** (made in Belgium), featuring a large tire image and a testimonial claiming exceptional mileage. This represents typical early automotive advertising, emphasizing durability and real-world performance claims. The page exemplifies Life's format: light satirical humor about contemporary social situations (divorce, phones, marriage) alongside commercial advertising.
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