Life, 1915-05-13 · page 49 of 52
Life — May 13, 1915 — page 49: what you’re looking at
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**The Whittler Story**: This appears to be a sentimental short story about a father (presumably nicknamed "Whittler") and his son. The father, skeptical of college, argues with his young son about its value. The son leaves early the next morning, but leaves a note asking why his father never revealed his more likeable, open-minded side earlier in their relationship. The father's reply—that he's only been "an American money-making machine" for eighteen years—suggests satire of American materialism and parental emotional distance. **Vanity Fair Advertisement**: Below this story runs a tongue-in-cheek advertisement warning readers (especially bridge players) about "the little blond lady" who interrupts games by pontificating about articles she's read in *Vanity Fair* magazine. This mocks certain women as superficial, trend-following, and socially disruptive—a period stereotype typical of early 20th-century humor. The page is primarily **advertising** for Ajax Tires and *Vanity Fair* magazine.
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Whittler was off touring. Whittler thought it might be well to go to some entertainment. ‘The boy said he would go. selected a musical opera. At eleven they had supper, Then they fell into a long argument about the benefit of college. The boy be- lieved in it. Whittler didn’t. They went to bed at one a. M. The next morning at eight-thirty— jor he was a trifle late for him—Whit- tler came down to breakfast. “Where is my son?” was the first thing he asked the waitress. He had thought of a number of fresh ideas to spring on his new-found friend. “He said he had to go back on the milk train, sir,” replied the waitress. “But he gave me this note for you, sir.” The note read as follows: They “Dear Pop: “Why didn’t you let me know be- fore that you were such a good fel- low? “A! Whittler found a stamped envelope in the other room and put the boy’s address on it. Then he wrote below what the boy had written: “Dear Son: “Give me time. here eighteen year: ican money-mak You've only been and I'm an Amer- ig machine, “Por.” VANITY FAIR HABYE you met her? The little blond lady (on the right) who will interrupt the game by discussing every- thing she has picked up in the May number of Vanity Fair. Warning: Don't play bridge for at least a fortnight after Vanity Fair appears. Special warning: Be sure to get your copy of the May Vanity Fair today. VANITY FAIR 449 Fourth Avenue, New York Coxnf Nast, Publisher $3a Year Sea Number In the Second Annual Ajax Mileage Contest for Employed Drivers 208 Prize Winning Chauffeurs AVERAGE 7,722 MILES $5,000 in Cash Awards First Driver Garth C. Jensen, Stevens Pt., Wis. Frank Gray, Chicago, Ill Alfred C. Senith, Springfield, Mass. urence Ross, Ticoaderees. N.Y. E. C. Bode, St. Louis, Albert Nathan, New York City HW W. Bode, St. Mo. Herman Bushey, Brockt ton, Mass. Anthony B. Silvia, Haverhill, Mass, 1 LaFountaine, Brooklyn, N. Y. R. L. McNeal, Ticonderoga, N. Y. Merrill W, Garber, Fitchburg, Mass. 45 Prise Winners Owner John N. Welsby Gottfried James C, Leach Douglas Crocker Car Cadillac Peerless Cadillac Maxwell Packard Stoddard Packard Lenox Simplex Stevens-Duryea Stevens-Duryea Packard Charles W, Lewis, New York 16,3! Harry Coghlan, J 16,071 30 Capital Prize Winners Average 16,509 Miles 178 Minor Prize Winners Average 6,241 Miles Space does not permit the listing of each of the winners of the 208 prizes offered. vits of owners have been Ifred Reeves, General Ma President R. The mileage records, and the aflida awarded by the judges: Messrs. / mobile Chamber of Commerce City. lyn, N.Y. S. Lichtenstein, New ‘York City Bank, and L. W. Scudder, Certified Publ employed chauffeurs who entered this thus helped to make it successful, we extend our appreciation. Demonstrating Ajax Super Quality! In the most difficult test by which tire quality can be measured— use on heavy cars driven by ¢1 ployed chaufleurs—the super - built quality of Ajax Tires is demonstrated. The figures brought forward by the winners of the contest show that higher mileage is built into Ajax Tires—to be brought out in actual service. What has been accomplished by chauffeurs for their owners is being duplicated over the country on hundreds of cars. AJAX-GRIEB RUBBER COMPANY, tne. Guaranteed in writing OOO MILES A. Donald McAleenan Mrs. Anne Coghlan Harris L. Rosenthal Patteson, Announcing A New Contest! 1 contest 1916. Ajax entry blanks and all detailed in Grieb Rubber Co y. enter now! 1796-1798 Broadway, New York BRANCHES: apolis, Kansas City, Mow, tanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicage Minneapolis, Philadel! Factories: Denver, DesMoines, wassed and prizes ager National Auto- Tarrytown National ew York. jax Tire Mileage Contest, and Paptoyed Chaat y ‘ive thousand dolla in cash prizes will be Sie Simplex To the many nual renewal of the Contest for event of ties, a prize that for, will ch tyi stant closes. March ist, dealers will supply me will be sent st to the Ajax Drivers, Indian. acisco Her Modesty “Wud yez luk at thot!” exclaimed Mrs. O'Toole in just indignation, “"Wasl and ironin’ done.’ hure, she ain't wan bit better than O17 am. Oi've got me washin’ and ironin’ done, too, but vez don’t see me hangin’ out no shingles braggin’ about ut. —Ladies’ Home Journal, A tourist without money 1s a tramp, and a tramp with moni Motor Boat: comicbooks.com