Life, 1916-12-21 · page 28 of 36
Life — December 21, 1916 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This page contains **humor columns and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The content reflects early 20th-century American satirical sensibilities. The humor pieces use **ethnic and racial stereotypes common to the era**: an Irish character, a Black character named "Rastus," and working-class figures. The jokes rely on dialect humor and class-based comedy that would be considered offensive today. The "Tricks in All Trades" piece satirizes **servant-employer dynamics**, depicting a job applicant who admits to intentionally breaking expensive items for wealthy customers—suggesting servants exploited their employers' carelessness. Other jokes target **motorists, newlyweds, and self-made men**, poking fun at contemporary social types. The poetry section celebrates Samuel Pepys, the 17th-century diarist. The advertisements for **Fownes gloves, Perfect Dress Ties, and the Hollenden Hotel** emphasize brand reputation and quality—consistent with Life's affluent readership. The page reflects a publication aimed at educated, wealthy readers with tastes for genteel humor and consumer goods.
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3 ‘ in handling high-class ware?" asked a CSB R Ar? E é ZI dealer in bric-a-brac of an applicant for y PRP GaNICA 7G I CA = Tricks in All Trades ; Y, < Av 3 Ne “Have you ever had any experience a Pepys was the reply, “but I think He often smiles and seldom weeps Suppose,” said the dealer, “you ac- And always entertains us—Pepys. cidentally broke a very valuable porce- 7. . oe " > lain vase, what would you do?" We like him for his idle quips, “T should put it carefully together,” That ancient gossip, Samuel Pepys, y replicd the man, “and set it where a 2 wealthy customer would be sure to knock Although sometimes he oversteps, eS it over again.” Perhaps, the proper bounds, old Pepys. . “Consider yourself engaged,” said the ae dealer. “ Now, tell me where you learned Tarnished a bit they say his “rep” is, ‘| that trick of the trade.” But all his writing full of Pepys. “A few years ag answered the & ‘ ‘ ‘ other, “IT was one of the ‘wealthy cus- By lamplight, warm and growing slecpy, 's i, \ y tomer” class."—Tit-Bits, The time to revel in your Pepys. It does not matter how you score his Huspaxn (after the theatre): Well, r Smith, Sinjun, Chumley—I am for him. how did you like the play? —Maurice Morris in The Sun how. did yourlike the plays ? : \ Saks \ His Wire: Very well, indecd. There i was only one impossible thing in it. The Easy Marks ils second act takes place two years after t the first, and the family still have the c York Sun. “This world would be a pleasanter place if there were not so many fools same servant.—N Yes; but it would be more difficult to make a living."—Boston Transcript, “Way didn’t Rastus marry dat Coopaa 1 1 ; nf ) Oh, she done flunk at de last minute Enough . —wouldn’t lend him a dollah foh t'git age a tts de license wif."—Boston Transcript. A benevolent old lady saw an unfor tunate motorist coming out from under A neath a wrecked car. “My poor boy,” AO VLA ae. ~. she said, “are you covered?“ : Yon da O'Baie : Oi can say wan thing—Oi'm “Yes,” replied the motorist, “ with a self-made man. mud, blood, chagrin and insurance!” Mrs. Bird: mercy sakes! stor THAT Casey: Is it boastin’ ye are, or apolo- —London Opinion. ox You'LL WAKE THE pany! gizin'?—Irish World. Live is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Bri Live is for sale by all cewsdealers | in Great Britain and may be obtained from book Canada and Rritish Possessions. Title registered in U.S. Patent Office. $3.00 a year sellers in all the. principal cities in the world. The foreign trade supplied from in advance. Additional postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.04 a year: Lire’s London Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, FE. C. ; . Back numbers, after three months No contribution will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed Oat OE print ‘ Live docs not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of uns The text and illustrations in Lave.are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain tice of change of address sho: apply to Live, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, England. issue to be affected, d reach this office ten days prior to the date of When the ? Fint Friends = = Maker's name THE Hollenden Hotel never = grows old. Constant reno- appears on his pro- | vation and occasional impor- duct, he is not afraid | D : | tant additions keep it always 9 . : _ Porfect Dress Tie up to the standard set for the to risk his reputation 1 | 2 best modern hotels . 1 | ile die Wh The Bator Oo Tabs Friends made years ago re- on it. For almost 140 _ turn, and new friends find years Fownes gloves | | t knows its what travelers want most— peepee ac comfortable rooms and some- have been sold by and befter. Black thing really good to eat. Name. Look in the orWhite Maden European plan, with bath . eee What tain beds, $249 $e Suites at various prices. The Hollenden, KEYS & LOCKWOOD Cleveland ; New York that’s all you need to know about a GLOVE. L comicbooks.com