Life, 1917-04-26 · page 74 of 84
Life — April 26, 1917 — page 74: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three brief satirical jokes and period advertisements. The opening cartoon depicts a woman scolding a boy for chasing a cat up a tree, using the reasoning "how would you like it?" The boy's response—that he'd enjoy it *if* he could climb like a cat—subverts her moral logic, suggesting children's values differ fundamentally from adults'. Two additional jokes follow: one about a man reluctant to donate his automobile to war effort (likely WWI-era, given the "if war comes" reference), preferring to volunteer himself instead; and another about someone who planted "both rubbers, two pencils and a fountain pen" in a garden—a play on the word "planted" meaning both gardening and losing/misplacing items. The remainder of the page consists of period advertisements for luggage, lawn mowers, and other consumer goods typical of early 20th-century Life magazine content.
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The Point of View The kind-hearted woman stopped to reprove the youngster who had chased a cat up a tree, “ You bad boy, suppose you were a cat, would you like to have anyone chase you in that fashion?” “Gee! wouldn't I though, if I could climb like that!” said the youngster, ytinniny.—Boston Transcript. “Ir war comes will contribute your automobile?” “T will if my country wants it,” re- plied Mr. Chuggins, “But if they want me to help ‘cover any ground with a curacy and reliability, they'd better let me go myself and leave the automobile in the repair shop."—Washington Star. you “ PLANTED yet?” “ Both rubbers, two pencils and a foun- “ tain pen."—Buffalo Express. « janything in your garden act Museen! is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, da and British Possessions. Title registered, S. Patent Office. $5.00 a year in advance. jonal postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.03 a year; cs ingle current copies, 10 cents. rs, after three months Issues prior to 1910 nt. are copyrighted. For ights in Great Britain Breams Buildings, Feti Cc, WW) < UPERLATIVE bags and suit cases—natty in design and luxurious in appearance — combining Belber skill with the beauty and service of Du Pont Fabrikoid, Craftsman Quality—the very best Fabrikoid made. Each style designed especially to meet the particular traveler's needs and the hardships of heavy A& handlng—and each doubly guaranteed by OS the quality trade marks f Sauaure” Eight fine styles for men and women $7.50 to $12.00 At the better shops and department stores Write for illustrated booklet The Belber Trunk and Bag Co., Columbia Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. MAN'S BAG “No. 670 Extralargepatterninblack snail crom gan, Sewes Side lock, far caiches and durable, waterproof lin- ing. Equipped with Bel. ber Fi-all which can be adiusied to hold your own toilet articles, 16 & 18% size $7.50 20° size $8.50 “MEIN OWN, I SHALL MISS YOU 1 ONLY ALSO VILL." What She Wanted to Know Sir Frederick Kenyon, the Director of the British Museum, has had all sorts of funny experiences with visitors there. Once he was showing a distinguished lady visitor some of the priceless treas- ures of which he is the custodian, but for a long time nothing seemed to inter- est her very much. Then suddenly he noticed a change. Her face lighted up and she leaned for- vard, What is it, madam?" asked Sir Frederick, gratified at this tardy sign of awakening appreciation. “Pray do not hesitate to ask if there is anything you would like to know.” “So good of you!” chirruped the lady. “T wish you would tell me what brand of blacklead you use on those iron ven- tilators that are let into the floor. We have the same sort of things at my house, but my maids never get them to shine half so brilliantly."—Tit-Bits. From the Shade Washington was hailed as the father of his country. “And I raised it to be a soldier,” he cried.—The Suit. HOPE DER BEITISH Lire is for sale by all newsdealers in Great Britain and may be obtained from book: sellers in all the principal cities in the world. The foreign trade supplied from Lire’s London Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. C. No contribution will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. Live does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of wnso- licited contributions, Notice of change of address should reach this office ten days prior to the date of issue to be affected. Keep Your Lawn Smooth as Velvet Use wn Mower—it makes possible double the usual amount of care with less labor and more econom, it insures a consistently beautiful sward. This season give your lawn the attention it deserves. the Ideal Power The Ideal Junior is particularly designed for well laid-out lawns and. gardens, "Cuts. smoothly and swiftly on. level oF grades. Cuts close to walks and flower beds. Eliminates nuisance of horse drawn contrivances on delicate turf: and expense of squad of hand propelled machines, Simple 10 operate and easy to care for. Write for detailed information—now while the season is young THE IDEAL POWER LAWN MOWER CO. R. E. OLDS, Chairman deal, | Junior Power Lawn Mower Lansing, Mich.