Life, 1916-10-05 · page 32 of 42
Life — October 5, 1916 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising with framing humor sections**. The main content consists of: **Satirical Jokes** (top left): Brief anecdotes mocking human nature—a lawyer's observation that a young farmer has a "brand new" head because he's "never used it," and comments on people overestimating their own knowledge. **The Automobile Joke**: A running gag where Mr. Chuggins admits his car is a "joke" because it makes people laugh at its appearance rather than fear it. **The Critic Joke**: Dark humor about a self-described "critic" who gets paid to criticize people. **The Social Climbing Reference**: Mrs. Newrich's mention of dining "al fresco" (outdoors), with the joke being confusion over whether someone's name is "Albert" or "Alfred"—poking fun at pretentious nouveau riche behavior and affected speech. **Advertisements**: The page is dominated by product ads (Qban Hair Tonic, Carstairs Rye whiskey, Bell-Ans antacid, Le Page's glue) typical of early 20th-century Life magazine's revenue model. The humor targets American social pretension and human folly.
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rOOLISH MPORARIES Brand New During his vacation a San Francisco lawyer met an old friend in the village, and their conversation drifted to a dis- cussion of the natives. A young farmer came under their vi “He's a fine-looking young fellow,” said the lawyer. “Ye-ces,” assented his friend dubi ously. “Well, head It ought to be good,” was the reply. “That man’s head is brand new—he's "Argonaut. anyway, he has a mighty good never used it any. “We are often slightness ef our own knowledge “T've been made to realize that,” re- plied Mr. Cumrox. “I've been listening to my daughter's commencement essay. —Washington Star impressed with the ith your Grapo Frale je of Ditters by mail more, Ma. “Orroxtusity knocks at every man’s door.” “Too often, however, it is the oppor nut stand, whereas a_ bank. —Louisville Courier-Journal. tunity to open a ps we would rather start lone, thick aod ler: | FALLING HAIR cod or baie of acurt, making scalp cles aod besithy and hair fluffy, bi Beserite id lors y Hair dreuine mi Sc f at any deug store or by mail; circular tree. Q-BAN LABOPATORIES, MEMPHIS, TENN. EGYPTIAN DEITIES "he ies in Crete Plain End or Cork’ | Be coin i PREFER Deits her cigar Meters of be ge Garde Terkish C a te Lt Eten Caper th Bt D Another Good Point “Don't you know that automobile of yours is a joke?” “Yep,” replied Mr. Chuggins. “ That's the reason I selected it. It’s a great thing to have a motor car that makes people laugh when they see it coming instead of getting mas —Washington Star. CANDE Makes The fis Niickey or dtighball. try te “Wuat did you was?” “Tam a critic.” “ You criticise people?” “You might say so, yes.” “And do you mean to tell me you get paid for that?” Louisville Courier-Journal. say your business In the protective bottle— “a good bottle to keep good whiskey good.” Est- e The nation’s “nightcap” for 128 years, “SINCE 1788. -1T MUST HAVE MERIT” Absolutely Removes} Indigestion. One package eds it, 25c at all druggists. E ae 2 FIRST AID TO THE BROKEN ifyouown ahorse. Capewell nails hold a horseshoe when the strain is too great ing and crimping—com- mon with inferior nails—is avoided by Have these nails usedandthusinsuremaximumserviceandsafety. Notchesy- est regardless of quality but best in the world a Mrs. Buuestoop: We dined al fresco last evening. Mrs. Newricn somewhere Alfred ?—, I think I've met him Is his first name Albert or Boston Transcript.