Life, 1917-06-14 · page 30 of 38
Life — June 14, 1917 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several short humorous anecdotes typical of Life's satirical style, plus advertisements. **The cartoons/jokes satirize:** - **"He Might Be, But She Wasn't"**: A Black woman (Dinah) visits a "painless dentist" but screams in pain anyway—she retorts that while the dentist may be painless, *she* isn't. The humor relies on racial dialect and a simple pun. - **"Cautious Mourner"**: A widow rebuffs a farmer for not tipping his hat. He explains he won't tip his hat to women until his wife has been dead longer than two weeks—satirizing both excessive mourning customs and the farmer's crude practicality. - **"A Sensible Question"**: A child asks guests why they don't go to bed so the hosts can leave—mocking adult social conventions through innocent logic. The central cartoon (unmarked) shows a child slipping on ice, illustrating the caption about taxing luxuries proportionally to pleasure derived—social commentary on taxation policy. **Advertisements** for Boston Garter suspenders and Gray Hair Restorer fill the lower portion, typical of period magazine monetization.
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He Might Be, But She Wasn't Dinah had been troubled with a tooth- ache for some time before she got up enough courage to go to a dentist. The moment he touched her tooth she screamed. “What are you making such a noise No Huny The telephone bell rang with anxious persistence. The doctor answered the call. “Yes he said. “Qh, doctor,” said a worried voice, “something scems to have happened to my wife. Her mouth seems set, and she can't say a word.” “Why, she may have lockjaw,” said the medical man, “Do you think so? Well, if you are up this way some time next week I wish you would step in and see what you can do for her."—Harper's. for?” he demanded. “ Don't you know I'm a ‘ painless dentist?” “Well, sah,” retorted Dinah, “ mebbe yo’ is painless, but Ah isn't.” —Ladies’ Home Journal. The Usual Way “Time is precious,” said the parson. “It is, indeed,” rejoined the business man, “and I've wasted an awful lot Cautious Mourner Walking through the village street one day, the widowed Lady Bountiful met old Farmer Stubbs on his way to market. Her greeting went unnoticed. “Stubbs,” said she, indignantly, “ you ae j f might at least raise your hat to me!” “By inéulging in foolish pleasures, I Me I beg your pardon, m'lady,” was the . reply, “but my poor wife ain't dead suppose?” suggested the good man. ; ‘ “Not exactly,” replied the other. “I more'n two weeks, and I ain't started i : ‘ ae } lookin’ at the wimmen yet!” wasted most of it by being punctual in Heyy) | H Nea Vere Amanat keeping my appointments with others.” \ | " —Indianapolis Star. A Sensible Question The callers were staying very late, and little Jennie, who had become very tired, finally said: “Mamma, hadn't all of us better go to bed so Mr. Brown's folks can go home?” —Harper’s Magas “T pon’r believe in war,” remarked Broncho Bob, “Neither do I,” said ree-Fin- ger Sam, “And I also don’t believe in hoss-stealin’; therefore bein’ willin’ to get out with a firearm an’ discourage anybody who. tries to introduce the cus- Washington Star, IP LUXURIES WERE TAXED IN PROPORTION TO THE PLEASURE DERIVED FROM THEM Lire is for sale by all newsdealers in Great Britain and may be obtained from boo! sellers in all the principal cities in the world. The foreign trade supplied fro Live's London Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. C. No contribution will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. Lire does not hold itself responsible for the los# 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. Live is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Brita Canada and British 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, 52 cents. Single current copies, to 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 ave copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain apply to Live, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, E. C., England. Men Who Exercise require the Boston Garter Vr Lus It allows the utmost free- dom of action — stands great strain—gives perfect comfort and long wear. Sold Everywhere 25. 35¢. 50. Geo. FrostCo., Makers, Boston Gray Hair and Safety Mary T. Goldman’s Gray Hair Color Restorer is the original preparation for safely and quickly restoring the natural color to gray, faded and bleached hair in a few days. Leaves the hair clean, flufly and natural. 3 Free Trial Package, and special comb. Test it on a lock of hair. This test will prove more than anything we could say in an advertise- ment. Write now and be sure to tell the or nal color before it turnad gray. Was it black, dark brown, medium brown or light brown? ular size package at your druggist’s or 1 | will fill your order direct. Clever imitators, not being able to imitate the preparation itself, have copied our labels almost word for word. To be safe and sure, remember the name. MARY T. COLDMAN, ¢45 Goldman Bide, St, Pel, Min. “COLUMN RIGHT”