Life, 1917-02-22 · page 34 of 42
Life — February 22, 1917 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several humorous short items typical of early 20th-century satirical journalism, plus advertisements. **The cartoons/jokes:** 1. **"Appreciation"** - A child's literal misinterpretation: he assumes the orchestra conductor is "shaking his stick at" the soprano because she's "screaming." The humor relies on the boy's innocent inability to understand conducting. 2. **"A Strong Man of Journalism"** - A father repeatedly answers "I don't know" to children's questions about current events (the Dead Sea, Zeppelins, when WWI will end), then is asked "who made you an editor?" The satire attacks newspaper editors for claiming expertise while lacking real knowledge. 3. **Other brief items** mock pretentious behavior, witness testimony limitations, and casual conversation. **Context:** This appears to be wartime-era Life (references to "munition workers" and Zeppelins suggest WWI). The page emphasizes domestic humor and social observation typical of the magazine's satirical approach.
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Appreciation Robbie's first experience of a concert- hall was a great mammoth entertainment in aid of a patriotic fund. The most celebrated soprano of the day was en- gaged in singing to the accompaniment of a famous orchestra when Robbie and family arrived. The small boy at once became inter- ested in the gesticulations of the con- ductor, “Mother, why is that man shaking his stick at the lady?” he asked, “Hush, dear! He is not shaking his stick at her.” But Robbie was not convinced. “Then what is she screaming for?” —Tit-Bits. A Strong Man of Journalism Peccy: Daddy, what did the Dead Sea die of? Dappy: Oh, I don't know, dear. Procy: Daddy, where do the Zepp'lins start from? Davvy: I don’t know. Peccy: Daddy, when will the war end? Dappy: I don’t know. "Strange Doings The increased demand for women mu- nition workers, and for women workers of all kinds, had resulted in the arrival in London, for the purpose of engaging in domestic service, of a girl from the west of Ireland. She was cordially re. ceived, and thus she wrote home It's a strange place I'm coming to, surcly; * cabs widout horses and the lady of the house playing the pianner wid her feet, and talkin’ to herself perpetual down a candlestick in the hall,"—Argonaut. Teo Restricted for Him “You have sworn to tell nothing but the truth.” “Nothing but the truth, your honor?” “ Precisely.” “Then, judge, with that limitation upon me I might as well warn you that I'm not going to have much to say.” —Detroit Free Press. Miss Passé: How is the weather, Marie? Tue Maio: Fresh and windy, madame. Miss Passé: Very well. Put a healthy flush on my cheek this morning. I'm going out—Punch Bowl. “Are you sure Miss Richly is not in?” he questioned. Pecoy: I say, Daddy, who made you an editor ?—The Sketch, “Do you doubt her word, sir?” re- plied the maid.—Dollas News. hed every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, d h Possessions, Title registered in U. S. Patent Office. $5.00 a year in advance. Additional postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.04 a year; to Canada, s2 cents. Single current copies, 10 cents. Back numbers, after three months from date of publication, 25 cents, Issues prior to 1910 out of print. The text and illustrations in Live are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain arnly te fo Live, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, etter Lane, London, E. C., England. ire is for sale by all newsdealers in Great Britain and may be obtained from sellers in all the principal cities in thee world. The foreign trade supplied Live's London Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, No contribution will be returned unless accompanied by ‘stamped and addressed envelope. Lire does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of wase icited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this offce ten days prior to the dete e issue to be affected. Grand Prix, Paris - Grand Prize, St. Louis HE beauty of its tone has made the Bald- win the supreme piano in the judgment of the leading musical artists, critical juries of award, and cultured music lovers both here and abroad. Those who seek the world’s greatest piano, have not completed their quest until they hear the Baldwin. For all who are thinking of purchasing a really high-grade‘ instrament, The Baldwin Piano Company and its dealers have a most inter- esting proposition. Write to nearest address. The Baldwin Piano Company CINCINNATI — CHICAGO ST. LOUIS. NEW YORK. R TQW. ah. WIS WabashAy, 1111 Olive St. GAS Filth Ave, 166 California St. SAN FRANCISCO INDIANAPOLIS LOUISVILLE DALLAS. BOSuter Sect «BN, Pean’aSt. S21. ath Ave. 1911 Elem St. “Somewhere i in France” ds of Strombert-equipped cars are endurirt king service and performing miracelous feate in the great world war—where 100% reliabili service and apeed are absolute necessities. In A\ nds of Stromberg-equipped ©aFs ‘wonderfal foats. i . Year and model of your car 8” are, ony starting, better service & GOTOH BEViCES oy Dee 212,64 E258 SL, Cor BL “Eve! rywhere in America” sei im; cit comicbooks.com