Life, 1915-05-06 · page 49 of 56
Life — May 6, 1915 — page 49: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct pieces: 1. **"Not for Him"** — A humorous short story satirizing the leisure culture and excess of wealthy Americans. A modest gentleman inquires about resort amenities (golf, dancing, billiards) at a hotel, then reveals he's actually scouting a place where his *grandchildren* can recuperate from "the winter's dissipation" — mocking how indulgent and exhausting the leisure class lifestyle has become, even for the young. 2. **Two brief jokes** about social conventions: one about flying a flag upside-down to signal "the cook's gone," poking fun at suburban pretension and neighbor-watching. 3. **Advertisements** — Including Evette Houbigant perfume, The Lorraine hotel, horseshoe nails, and Santa Fe railway promotions to California expositions. The satire targets upper-class excess and the performance of respectability in early 20th-century American society.
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con- this ead. so; arer Certain perfumes are like jewels They heighten a woman's brilliancy. EVETTE HOUBIGANT has a wealth of exotic beauty in it—the warm enchantment ‘of southern gardens—an ardent lustre like nbies. It adds a seductive atmosphere of fragrant appeal to every woman's personality. At dealers and our stores Extract Face Powder Sachet Talcum Sample bnitle of this perfume ‘sent on receipt of 20 cents, NEW YORK Sole Agencs for United States and Canada, Not for Him OMEWHAT diffident in his bear- ing—for it was evident that he was not used to the ways of the world—and yet with a certain dignity he approached the proprietor of the summer resort hotel. “Pardon me, sir,” he asked, “ you have a golf links? “Certainly, si thousand yards.” “Sporty, I presume—I believe that is the correct word.” “None sportier.” “Tennis courts?” “Right over there, sir. on the coast.” “Bowling, billiards and pool?” “More than that, sir. Shuffleboard, racquet, basket ball—" “Dancing?” “Practically continuous. Che forraine Fifth Ave. at 45th St., New York | APARTMENTS AND ROOMS WITH BATH | PERMANENTLY OR TRANSIENTLY George C. Howe George Orvis | Als EQUINOX HOUSE, Manchester, Vermont Eighteen holes—six Liveliest Afternoon — Genuine ‘“Capewell” Nails can be bought by any horseshoer. Does your black- smithuse them? Fix the Trade Mark in your mind so as to be sure, It means for you safer, firmer, more economical shoeing. Not cheapest regardless of quality, but the best nail at a fair price. The nail that does not fail. and evening—fox-trot, lame duck, everything.” The stranger leaned over. “Anybody who comes to your place will exceed the speed limit about every minute of the day and night, I judge, sir,” he whispered. “ You'd wear out an Indian elephant in a week, wouldn’t you?” “Yes, sir. That's the idea. did you think of coming?” The stranger lifted his head with a quiet smile. When “Oh, I'm not coming, sir,” he said. “T couldn't stand it. I’m just looking up a place where my young children can bring their grandparents for a much-needed rest after the winter's dissipation.” “Wuy are you flying your flag upside down, Suburbs?” “To let the neighbors know that the cook’s gone and all invitations are off.” —Philadelphia Public Ledger. San Francisco and San Diego Expositions are open On your Santa Fe Way to California visit the Colorado Rockies, the old-new ci Santa B., the Indian ptieblos, Los Angeles, Yosemite, and Bis Trees Daily Excursions until November 30% 1915 about one round trip Four daily transcontinental trains, including Cali Limited Exclusively first-class fre et ei loon Asdun Topea & Suara Fe Rally. sen hig Exchange Chicago. it