Life, 1917-04-19 · page 32 of 42
Life — April 19, 1917 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains several short humorous anecdotes and advertisements typical of early 20th-century American satirical journalism. The main cartoons illustrate brief jokes: one depicts a misunderstanding where a man is mistakenly called a "light-weight champion" when he's actually a coal merchant; another shows a kindergarten teacher embarrassed after greeting a stranger, thinking he was "the father of two of my children" (implying an affair). The final cartoon, "A Winner on Points," shows a couple discussing a man's costume, with the woman remarking it "shows off your best points so well"—a flirtatious double entendre. The page is primarily **advertising-heavy**, featuring products like Egyptian Deities cigarettes, Edwards Steel Buildings, Allen's Foot-Ease, LePage's Glue, and Wilson Whiskey. A notable ad promotes *Sexology*, a medical text promising "a clear, wholesome way" to discuss the subject. The content reflects early 1900s attitudes: light domestic humor, social embarrassment jokes, and advertising that would seem quaint or inappropriate today.
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692 OUR, FOOLISH CONTEMPORARIES EGYPTIAN =] Sa DEITIES | “The Timast i Misleading , yl fer fn “You've made a mistake in your pa- per,” said an indignant man, entering-the ay editorial sanctum of a daily paper. “I ; oRErER Deities was one of the competitors at that ath- c any other cit letic match yesterday, and you have called me, ‘the well-known light-weight champion.’ " “Well, aren't you?" inquired the / 2 Hee Noy Tia wauhingrelawet Nave, eats , N | Choon Opes i confoundedly awkward, because I'm a i < —S > 5 coal merchant."—Tit-Bits. A teaspoonful of Abbott's Bi eur Grape Fruit makes an kleal appetizing tonic, Sample of bitters Bets, in stamps. C. W. Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Md. Simplified “Mamma, can me and Tommy have some cake?” asked little Ruth. “Not unless you ask grammatically,” replied her mother. “Well, then,” said she, “may I have a piece of cake? "—Dallas News. Not Just What She Meant S E xX O LO G Y A kindergarten teacher ente by William H. Walling, A.M., M.D. Street-car saw a gentleman who: € i a clear, wholesome seemed familiar, and she said, | one volume: evening!" He seemed somewh: prised, and she soon realized that she had spoken to a stranger. Much con- | fused, she explained: “ When I first saw ier tena We | you T thought you were the father of two. of my children."—Argonaut, Erected easily and quickly. Takeo down just ss readily and moved to any desired sew location. Weatherproot, fir In a Pinch, use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. PURITAN PUB. co. ‘797 PERRY BLDG. HILA.. PA. | U: What was night drawing on? : nt cota ‘THE EDWARDS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 3 5 oe Metal Roofiag, Metal Lockers, Reling Door, ete. Boat: | Search me! . AG E Ss 1336-1386 Eggleston Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio U: The close of day.—Brunonian. HANOY WHEN A NAIL WON'T DO 10¢ The moderate man! His span of life is generally_long, contented, and successful. By using self-control in all things, he is able to enjoy all things well. He is extremely careful about his food and drink—especially the latter. It is for him we make 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! A WINNER: ON! POINTS He: bo you THINK MY COSTUME SUITS ME? She: ou, Perrectty! if snows oFF YOUR REST POINTS SO WELL.