Life, 1915-05-27 · page 34 of 44
Life — May 27, 1915 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three brief satirical jokes typical of early 1900s American humor, plus period advertisements. **The Cartoons/Jokes:** 1. "Misunderstood" — A naval officer excuses himself from conversation, citing his "watch below" (nautical duty). The humor relies on the lady mishearing this as his pocket watch being loud. 2. "You Can't Satisfy Some People" — A death-row prisoner complains about receiving only serialized stories in magazines, despite his imminent execution Tuesday. The joke is that even facing death, people find trivial things to grumble about. 3. "Mrs. True Genteel" — A newly wealthy woman's husband competes with her in art purchases (Rubens, Rembrandt), satirizing nouveau-riche excess and one-upmanship among the newly rich. The page also contains era-appropriate advertisements for Hardman tires, Maillard chocolates, and brief humorous anecdotes about a thrifty Scot and a child's economics joke about ice prices. This is straightforward period humor reflecting early 20th-century social attitudes and concerns.
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<AvT C15 Misunderstood Siup’s Orricer: Oh, there goes cight bells; excuse me, it’s my watch below. Op Lavy: Gracious! cy your watch striking as loud as that! —Saitor's Mogazine. You Can't Satisfy Some People The prisoner threw the magazines across his cell in disgust, and cursed cloquently. Nothin’ but continued stories,” he growled, “an’ I'm to be hung next Tuesday."—Chicago Herald. Mrs. True Gexteet: Good morning, Mrs, Carrots. Going to New York to do a little shopping Mrs. Gusay Carrots ‘whose husband has acquired sudden riches): No, I've just returned, I bought a nice Rubens this morning, and I declare, when I called at my husband's office he told me he had bought a Rembrandt by the same artist yesterday afternoon. —Washington Star. published every Thursday, British Possessions. ntries in the Postal Unio to cents. Hack numbers, after * bree 4 j oR) AVE Nh Nyblv ted States, Addition: ada, $2 cents. G hs from date of publication, For Reprint Rights in Great HARDMAN “SureGrip’ Tires The business man who appreciates the impor- tance of dependability in the products he manu- factures or sellsnaturally appreciates Hardman Tires. Their dependable service invariably wins the rec- ommendation of those who use them. Tractor Suction Bar prevents skidding on the most slippery surface. Guaranteed for 5,000 miles. New York Office, 1904 Broadway Ai cles tt Baa Philadelphia, Bal- puis, San Francisco, rk, Patte crson, Buf- sell The Silver Lining Me was a Scot, with the usual thrifty characteristics of his race. Wishing to N know his fate, he telegraphed a proposal of marriage to the lady of his choice. a After waiting all day at the telegraph ; office he received an affirmative answer late at night. “Well, if T were you,” said the opera- tor who delivered the message, “I'd me think twice before I'd marry a girl who kept me waiting so long for an answer.” « na,” replied the Scot. “The Cc lass for me is the lass wha waits for the night rates."—Ladies’ Home Journal, | Ce We All Do It “They contemplate a trip to the Frisco ‘ exposition.” Ve “That's cheap enough.” “What? Why, the fare—”" “T was speaking of the contempla- tion."—Philadelphia Public Ledger. y i “Whe water becomes ice,” asked the teacher, “what is the great change that takes place?” “The greatest change, 1 said the little boy, “is the change in price.” —Ladies’ Home Journal. rx is for sale by alers in Great Britain and may be obtained from book- rs in all the p fal cities in the world. The foreign trade supplied from Lare’s . Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, F. C. ion till be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressee n docs not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unio bers of any change of address. ST Bon-bons—__i| 3 Chocolates Ins Dainty Bonbonniéres of exclusive de- iis are imported s from HEAD for Mailla candies; or you y have your purchases packed in ROU ‘ancy Boxes to order and made ready for safe delivery anywhere. a. AfternoonT ca inthe Luncheon Restaurant, three to six FIFTH AVENUE at 35th STREET NEW YORK CUN NANTON NTU Sis ra) comicbooks.com