Life, 1917-11-29 · page 32 of 40
Life — November 29, 1917 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several short humorous anecdotes typical of early 20th-century Life magazine, which was primarily a humor and satire publication. The cartoons present domestic comedy scenarios: a young girl being chased and kissed by boys at school; a child threatening to reveal "family secrets to the neighbors" after being punished; a couple at a bargain sale where the cheapest thing is men waiting for their wives; and a marriage proposal in a taxi. These jokes rely on period gender dynamics and social conventions—children's behavior, marital relationships, and shopping culture. The humor is gentle and domestic rather than overtly political. The page is dominated by **advertising**, particularly a substantial Pinehurst, North Carolina resort ad featuring golf, horse racing, and tennis, notably specifying "No consumptives received" (excluding tuberculosis patients). There's also a Perrier water advertisement emphasizing its French origin—likely appealing to post-WWI American audiences valuing European sophistication. The content reflects early 1900s American middle-class concerns and leisure activities rather than political satire.
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Beginning Early said the little maid of twelve summers, “every morning when I am go- ing to school the boys catch hold of me and kiss me.” “Well, Ethel,” replied dad, looking ' over his newspaper, “why don’t you run away from them?” ; : Ethel fidgeted and cast her eyes down on the carpet. “TI did one morning,” she said hesitat- ingly, “ and they—they didn't chase me!” —Tit-Bits, Not Luxuries ta Jones (as he treads on a tack): 1 wish Pe you wouldn't be so careless in throwing 2 tacks about, Mary. & ere F A Great Revenge Little Gertrude had been very naughty, and had been severely slapped, first by nurse and then by mother, with a promise of another dose from father when he | came home. She sat on the floor, her eyes filled with angry tears. Suddenly she rose with a determined look upon her little face and seized her hat. “Where are you going?” asked her mother. “Out to tell all the family secrets to / the neighbors,” said the child firmly, —London Opinion, ‘§ | Cheap Nett: T stopped in at a bargain sale Beier: Did you see anything that looked cheap? Newt: Yes; several men waiting for their wives—Philadelphia Ledger. He (proposing in a taxi): Say yes, Britain, oo a year the Postal Union, $1.05 a year; k numbers, after three n s. Issues prior to 1910 0 justrations in Liveare copyrighted. For Lire is published every 1 Canada and British Possessio: Additio sday, simultaneously in the United Stat . Title registered in 1 postage to foreign countrie nt copies, 10 cents. B in advance. to Canada, from date o: inchurst NORTH CAROLINA, Excellent place to spend the Winter months 3 Splendid Hotels The CAROLINA—Now Open NOWHERE in the South is golf so enjoyable, from November to May. 3 wonderful 18-holes courses and one of 9 holes—Horse Racing, on an excellent track, no mud, best stables in the South—Tennis, splendid clay courts—Trap Shooting, best equipment in the South—Motoring, good roads in every direction— Rifle Range, in charge of Annie Oakley. No consumptives received. An excellent school for boys near Pinehurst. Write for Booklet Pinehurst Office Pinehurst, N. C. or Leonard Tufts 282 Congress Street Boston, Mi Mrs Joxes (placidly): Henry, you are = - ‘| darling getting meaner and meaner every day. I Sur: Give me time to think. can buy a whole package of tacks for a First Spook: cor « marten? He: Yes; but, good heavens! not in penny.—Hearper's Magazine “YES, BUT NOTHING To ScRATCIE IT ON.” here,—Dallas Lire is for sale by; Hers in all the. p "s London Offic ss of nomreturn of sno reach this office ten days prior to the dete of SENT YOU FROM FRANCE EEE ld Everyuhere comicbook eer price « “Ye this g to the Ne “He isn't | “Se and r thing to the hasn't “y know “y but a you g gentle didn't