Life, 1915-01-21 · page 36 of 44
Life — January 21, 1915 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This page combines humor columns with advertisements, typical of Life's satirical format. **Content Summary:** The page features several short joke segments ("Our Foolish Contemporaries," "Those 'Crook' Plays," etc.) mocking everyday social hypocrisy and absurdity. The opening joke satirizes a minister preaching about resignation while refusing to resign himself—a jab at clerical inconsistency. The "Crook Plays" section criticizes contemporary theater's obsession with crime drama, with a theatergoer tired of murder plots preferring cabaret entertainment instead. This reflects early 20th-century anxiety about sensationalist entertainment. **Visual Elements:** The "Egyptian Deities" illustration (top right) appears decorative rather than satirical—depicting classical figures in period style. **Advertisements:** The page heavily features period product ads (Abbott's Bitters, Wilson Whiskey, MM Importing tobacco), reflecting Life's revenue model of combining editorial content with advertising. These were standard luxury goods marketed to educated, affluent readers. The overall tone reflects Life's characteristic blend of social commentary and commercial interests.
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124 i + “7 CONTEMPOR Jeni _ DEITIES Cork Tip “Then you don’t think I practice what I preach, ch?" queried the minister, in with one of the deacons at a ; I don't,” replied the deacon. : ae | Cc Yéu've been preachin’ on the subject of tion for two years, an’ ye haven't ned yet."—Tit-Bits. Wine Jelly when flavored with Abbott's Bitters is made more delightful and healthful. Sample of bitters by mail, Sets in stamps, C. W. Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Md. Those “Crook” Plays “What's the show?” asked the man with a large hat and long hair. “Hamlet,” said the box-office man. “ What's like?” * Well, a man murders his stepfather out of revenge for the murder of his own father. At the finish there is a mix-up with swords and poison, and— ” “That'll do. 1 guess I'll stroll out and sce a cabarct. I'm tired of these crook plays."—Washington Star. Dritt-Serceant (to recruit): I've eg De pe M M IMPORTING CO. as straight as if you'd swallowed a ram- Sne: Women are more resourceful rod. Instead of that, you appear to have than men. MIXTURE swallowed a dozen scimitars!—Tit-Bits. He: I guess that’s right. A man has . to get his clothes made to fit his shape. An exceptionally cool, but a woman can get her shape made mellow and fragrant long to fit her clothes.—Philadelphia Record, cut pipe tobacco of pe " choicest quality. Sticking to His Post i i With but three minutes to catch his Half-pound tins - $1.25 train, the traveling salesman inquired of i rear Quarter-pound tins .65 the street-car conductor, “Can't you go a - ‘ Sei alr i 30 ce faster than this 4 4 Carriage prepaid. ree copies with git cards and “Yes,” the bell-ringer replied, “but I Descriptive circulars of all our ripe alle wat to one address have to stay with my car.” smoker's requisites on request. —Harper’s Magazine. A ten M M Importing Co. * FRE *Yo.oees The mainstay of our business is the man who guards his drink no less carefully than his food. That’s why we put WILSON in the Non- Refillable Bottle—so that the wise man always gets the same deliciously mild, mellow Whiskey anywhere he goes—Wilson—Real Wilson— Ty That’s All! ee! e FREE CLUB RECIPES—Free booklet of famous club recipes for mixed drinks, Address Wilton, 13 East 31st St, N. Y. That's All coop, BAD AND INCHYMIEDOOKS OTT