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This page contains three short humorous anecdotes typical of Life's satirical humor: **"Too Much Argument"** mocks the isolation and friction of sheepherding life on western plains. Two sheepherders argue over whether a sound is a cow or bull—such trivial dispute that one abandons his job, illustrating how confined quarters breed absurd conflicts. **"Another Mother's Movement"** jokes about a country store sign invoking Samson's biblical warning against tying horses to pillars, humorously equating the store's porch supports with the temple Samson destroyed. **"In the Old Days"** recounts an anecdote about Lloyd George (British Prime Minister), where Lord Northcliffe describes how unpopular George once was among Unionists—so much so that a drowning rescuer humorously claims he nearly let George drown, only saving him after confirming his identity. The page is primarily advertising (D-D Khaki Watch, Clicquot Club Ginger Ale), with these brief comic pieces interspersed—typical of Life's format blending satire with commercial content.

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a= sAUT SCISSORS + Aut NULLUS Too Much Argument On the western plains the sheepman oes out with several thousand head and one human companion. The natural re- sult is that the pair, forced on one an- other when they least want it, form the habit of hating each other. An ex-sheepman while in a narrative mood one evening was telling a party of friends of a fellow he once rode with. “Not a word had passed between us for more than a week, and that night when we rolled up in our blankets he suddenly asked : Hear that cow beller?* Sounds to me like a bull,’ I replied. “No answer, but the following morn- ing I noticed him packing up. “Going to leave?’ I questioned. “* Yes,’ he replied. “What for?’ “Too much argument —Mil: ukee Sentinel. ANOTHER MOTHER'S MOVEMENT Tue following sign is nailed to one of the slender posts supporting the porch- roof of a country store in a hamlet of the Far West: “Don’t hitch your bronchos to the pillars of this temple. Samson."—Argonaut. In the Old Days Lord Northcliffe at a Washington luncheon was talking about the British Premier, “Mr. Lloyd George is the idol of the nation now,” he said. “It is hard to be- lieve how unpopular he was, at least among the Unionists, once. Among the many stories circulated about Mr, Lloyd George’s unpopularity at that time there was one which concerned a rescue from drowning. The heroic rescuer, when a gold medal was presented to him for his brave deed, modestly declared : “*T don’t deserve this medal. I did nothing ‘but my duty. T saw our friend here struggling in the water. I knew he must drown unless someone saved him, So I plunged in, swam out to him, turned him over to make sure it wasn’t Lloyd George, and then lugged him to safety on my back. "—Etvening Post. “ Wuere is Cholly?” “Somewhere in writes of beautiful flora and fauna.” “Eh? In love with two girls at once?” —Louisville Courier-Journal. He the mountains. Remember Lire is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, 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, $1.05 a year; to Canada, 52 cents. Si from date of publication, 25 cents. Issues prior to 1910 out of print, The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain * apply to Live, Rolls Hoe, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, gle current copies, 10 cents. Back numbers, after three months C., England, Live is for sale by all newsdealers in Great Britain and may be obtained from bat sellers in all the. principal cities in the world. | The foreign. trade -upplied tte | 's London Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, F. C. No contribution will be returned unless accompanied by ‘stamped and eddrewel | envelope. Live docs not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of sx» licited contributions. | Notice of change of address should reach this office ten days prior to the dated | ¢ to be affected. is. THE “p-p” Kuakt WATCH (Reg'd U.S. Pat. Of) For Officers, Soldiers, Aviators, and for Sportsmen Accuracy & Prestige WALTHAM MOVEMENT A Safety Test “¥ DANGEROUS! “W SAFE Nitro-Cellalose Watch Glass ‘The "Khaki" Glaso—Non-Explosive and Unbreakable The “Khaki” Glass will not catch fire. nitrocellulose products are high! EXPLOSIVE and UNBREAKABL % from actual photo- graphs Other unbreakable watch crystals of inflammable. Our “Khaki” Glass is NON- a protection for both watch and wearer. This Glass cannot drop become loose because held securely in place by our patented DOUBLE-C! D Bezel, Dust proof and not affected by climatic Changes. (Bezel patented, Sept. 11, 1917.) ‘@uvrenolls Finished “No Fuss’ Strap Olive Drab Webbing. Strike Again! de Can't Crack! ‘The Khaki Watch is fitted with Waltham Movement known the world over for its precision and durability under conditions exposing a watch to hard usage. All features of the “D-D" Khaki Watch are the result of special study to meet the military requirements in a wrist watch. Sold by the leading Watch Dealers, Weite ns for tail description JACQUES DEPOLLIER & SON Manufacturers of High Class Specialties for Waltham Watches 15 Maiden Lane NEW YORK CITY, U.S. A. yee G yn (Pronounced Klee-ko GINGER ALE A standing order with your grocer to de- liver a case of Clicquot Club Ginger Ale to your home, is the way to be prepared for anybody’s thirsty moments. For every kind of home entertainment Clicquot Club Ginger Ale is both proper and delightful. Its thirst- quenching qualities are un- equaled and its sparkle and fizz bring a_ smile every time. THE CLICQUOT CLUB COMPANY Millis, Massachusetts comicbooks¥eug}