Life, 1915-09-30 · page 7 of 45
Life — September 30, 1915 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** with one editorial cartoon. The advertisements include: - **The Blot Book** (top left): A children's book of humorous verses and pictures about ink spills in a house - **Hardman "Sure Grip" Tires** (top right): Automobile tires guaranteed for 5,000 miles - **Arrow Donchester Dress Shirts** (bottom right): Men's formal wear priced $1.50-$3.00 The **cartoon** (bottom left) depicts "Mr. Peck (after the accident)" climbing what appears to be a rope or vine, with the caption "BE PATIENT, MARIA, WHILE I RUN FOR HELP." The joke appears to reference domestic mishap or marital comedy—likely suggesting Mr. Peck has created some household disaster and must now fetch assistance, presented as humorous domestic situation typical of early 20th-century magazine humor.
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THE BLOT BOOK MUSING verses and pictures show how huge bottle of black ink soaks through eiling after ceiling in a large apartment house, to the consternation of the occupants from top floor to basement. An_ exceptional book of refined merriment for children, with snappy, bright full-page pictures in color. At all booksellers or sent prepaid for 75 cents BUDD @® RICHARDS 44 West 22d Street New York City Mr. Peck (after the accident): BE PATIENT, MARIA, WHILE 1 RUN FOR HELP Built for those who de- mand the best in every- thing— HARDMAN “SureGrip’ Tires Heavy traction tread insures un- usually long service. Guaranteed for 5000 miles. Write for price list and address of nearest dealer, Hardman Tire and Rubber Co. New York Office, 1904 Broadway Factory, Belleville, N. J. Agencies throughout the United States. ARROW hn nehastar® DRESS SHIRTS The bosom of a DONCHESTER HIRT good manners—is never out of place. The lower end of the bosom, being free, slides over the trouser band, instead of buckling up and bulging out of the waist: coat opening. $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00 CLUETT. PEABODY & CO. Inc MAKERS TROY, NY. comicbooks.com