Life, 1916-01-20 · page 36 of 44
Life — January 20, 1916 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This Life magazine page (page 128) contains several satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor: **"Power of Suggestion"** mocks Irish dialect humor: a horse-bus driver tricks passengers into silence by claiming the horse can hear the door slam and thinks passengers are getting out to walk—so he won't pull harder up the hill. **"Independence with a String"** is political satire on the Jones Bill, which promised Philippine independence while prohibiting polygamy. The Chicago Herald satirizes the hypocrisy: if America claims Filipinos deserve independence as a "friendly people," why interfere in their domestic practices? **"The Crisis Over"** is a working-class joke about a dog fight—a bystander was about to intervene until his own dog gained the upper hand. The **Wilson Whiskey advertisement** uses the prohibition-era argument that "moderate" men use alcohol responsibly, contrasting moderation with "bigotry." The page reflects early 1900s American attitudes: Irish stereotyping, colonial paternalism toward the Philippines, and pre-Prohibition whiskey marketing.
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Avtensnoontal of Abbott's [itters with yonr Power of Suggestion as the horse-bus slowly wended its way up the steep hill the door at the rear opened and slammed. At first those inside paid little heed, but the third time they demanded to know why they should he disturbed in this fashion. “ Whist !" cautioned the driver. “ Don't spake so loud. He'll overhear us. “Who?” “The hoss. Spake low. Shure Oi'm desavin’ the crayture. Every toime he ‘ears th’ door close he thinks wan o° yez is gettin’ down ter walk up th’ hill, an’ that sort 0’ raises ‘is sperrits.” —Tit-Bits. ‘appetizing tonte. San Mampas GW Abbot w 6 The Alternative David Belasco was smili ‘a lavished by the rich upon pet dogs. Ie spoke of the canine operations for appendicitis. the canine tooth crownings, the canine wardrobes, and then he said: “How servants hate these pampered curs! Ata house where [| was calling one cold day the fat and pompous butler entered the drawing-room and said: “Did you ring, madam ? “* Yes, Harrison, T wish you to take Fido out walking for two hours.’ “Harrison frowned slightly. ‘But Fido won't follow me, madam,’ he said . Harrison, you must follow Philadelphia Bulletin. it makes EGYPTIAN DEITIES | recat | | iki PREFER Dats ee, | other cis “Independence” with a String While promising the Filipinos “ inde- pendence” the Jones bill essays to pro- hibit them from forming collections of wives. Wouldn't such an enactment be an “unwarranted interference in the do- mestic affairs of a friendly people”? —Chicago Herald. BACARDI Makes Tho Perfect Cocktail. Mickey or Bis Try tet Mrs. Casey: The docthor says ye hov appendikitis, Tim! Mr. Casey: Och, Norah, Norah! Whoy wor ye so foolish as to show him yer bank books?—Dallas News. The bigot has lost caste in America. It is the moderate man who has authority—the man who knows how to use and not misuse. You will find thousands of moderate men using a wonderfully mild and mellow Whiskey—Wilson—Real Wilson—That’s All! The Whiskey for which we invented the Non-Refillable Bottle FREE CLUB RECIPES —Free booklet of famous club recipes for mixed drinks. Address Wilson, 13 E. 31st St, N.Y. That's All! The Crisis Over Exciteo Lany: Why don’t you inter- fere to stop that dog fight? Bystanoer: [ was just a-goin’ to, mum, but you kin calm y’r fears now. My dog is on top at last, mum.—Bufalo Courier. Aw expert has been tracing the long descent of the Hohenzollerns. It is hard ly necessary to point out that they cannot descend any lower.—London Opinion. “ ow To LOOK YouNG.” BE So comicbooks.com