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Life — September 16, 1915 — page 43: Life, 1915-09-16

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This page contains two distinct satirical pieces: **The Main Cartoon/Story** (right side): A humorous dialogue where a husband, desperate to escape his marriage, hires a "professional companion" to entertain his wife during her Virginia trip—hoping she'll fall in love with someone else and he can divorce without alimony. The visitor brilliantly counters by revealing he's *already* met the wife at a bridge party and she's infatuated with him. He then offers, for double his fee, to marry her himself within six months, solving the husband's problem entirely. The satire targets early 20th-century marriage anxieties, marital dissatisfaction, and the emerging "service economy" where professional facilitators handled social situations—here extended absurdly to matrimonial problems. **The Advertisements** occupy the left side (Remington ammunition) and bottom right (Frank E. Davis fish company), typical of Life's revenue model. The cartoon's humor relies on the unexpected solution: the husband's desperate scheme backfires into an even more perfect arrangement.

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s k y s e 535 thinking about it—comparing Dependable in Any Make of Arm ‘ores, methods, ammunition—and Mii took to Revolver and Pistol Shooting as a sport. Got to Remington-UMC business in Revolver and Pistol Cartridges grew by leaps and bounds. It is growing faster than ever to-day. More men judging ammunition by its results—a keener scrutiny; more rigid standards; and a wider and wider understanding of just why Remington-UMC stands where it does in the estimation of Revolver and Pistol users all over the world, both the record makers and the rank and file. Remington-UMC Cartridges are made for every standard make of pistol and revolver. Sold by alert dealers all over this country —the dealers who display the Red Ball Mark of Remington-UMC REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. WOOLWORTH BLDG. be my pleasure as well as business to amuse and interest her during her stay. I do everything—play tennis, bridg dance all the latest steps, know the latest jokes, can sing, converse on any subject or remain silent, am a life-saver, can run an auto, flirt discreetly, and, in fact, am the most delightful com- panion for a wife that you can imagine. Remember, sir, that unless you engage my services your wife is at the mercy of all the strangers she may meet, and, (233 Broadway) NEW YORK CITY being in that peculiar condition of mind where she is bound to be attracted by things that would otherwise seem com- monplace, there is no telling what the end might be. But with me she is perfectly safe. I guarantee results. I insure your heart's happiness against the future. Terms reasonable. I can refer you to—” In reply the enforced host rose up, and, taking him not too gently by the arm, led him to the door. “My friend,” he said, coldl: your proposition of safety first doesn’t in- terest me. No, sir! I'm sending my wife to Virginia in hopes that she will actually fall in love with some- body else, so I won't have to endure what little I see of her any more, and here you come in to spoil my fu- ture, No, si His visitor turned and faced him with a bright smile. “My dear sir,” he said, “wait. Business man that you are, you do not understand the extent of our resources, which cover every emergency. In a cordance with our usual custom, I have already met your wife at a bridge party, and I might say that she is crazy about me. Now, sir, for double the price of my regular fee and a small annual stipend, which is about half the alimony you might have to ay, I will agree to marry and take her off your hands in six months, making you happy for the rest of your life. Sign here, please. Thank you Salt Mackerel CODFISH, FRESH LOBSTER — FOR THE CONSUMER FOR YOUR OWN TABLE FAMILIES who are fond of FISH can be supplied DIRECT from GLOUCESTER, MASS., by the FRANK E. DAVIS COMPANY, with newly caught KEEPABLE OCEAN FISH choicer than any inland dealer could possibly furnish, ‘We sell ONLY TO THE CONSUMER DIRECT sending by EXPRESS RIGHT TO YOUR HOME. We PREPA‘ express on all orders east of Kansas. Our fish are pure, appetiz~ economical and we want YOU totry some, payment ject to your approval. SALT MACKEREL, fat, meaty, juicy fish, are delicious for breakfast. They are freshly packed in brine and will not spoil on your hands. CODFISH, 8 we salt it, is white, boneless and ready for instant use. It makes a substantial meal, a fine change from meat, at a much lower cost. FRESH LO! the best thing known for salads, Right fresh from the water, our lobste: nly are boiled and packed in PARCHMENT-LINED CANS. They come to you as the purest and safest lobsters you can buy and the meat is as crisp and natural as if you took it from the shell yourself, FRIED CLAMS is a relishable, hearty that your whole family will enjoy. No other flavor is just like that of clams, whether fried or in achowder, FRESH MACKEREL, perfect for frying, SHRIMP to cream | on toast, CRABMEAT for Newburé or deviled, SALMON ready to. serve, SARDINES of all kinds, TUNNY {or ealad SANDWICH FILLINGS and every food thind packed here of abroad you can get direct from us and keep right on your pantry shelf for regular or emergency use. With every order we send BOOK OF RECIPES for preparing all our products. Write for it st tells how each kind of fish is put Z up, with the delivered price to you can “ choose just what you will enjoy most. As yn” Send the coupon for it now. satin . te Let Gloucester be your oo” oe! Fish Market and »? Davis be your C07 Fishman. x ye a wwe ee gr ret owt s“ comicbooks.com