Life, 1918-06-27 · page 30 of 37
Life — June 27, 1918 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three satirical cartoons plus advertisements, all reflecting World War I-era attitudes. **Top cartoon ("Mars"):** Depicts a wounded soldier in a hospital bed being examined by a doctor. The accompanying text contrasts English and Canadian military customs—a Canadian soldier at Vimy Ridge refuses to salute a British officer, explaining that Canadians cause the English army more trouble than the enemy ("Fritz") does. The joke mocks inter-Allied tensions and Canadian military independence. **Middle cartoon ("Coming Back at the Court"):** Shows a disheveled drunk repeatedly appearing before a judge. The humor derives from the drunk's casual familiarity with the courtroom—he considers it "quite respectable" compared to other places he frequents. **Bottom cartoon:** A caricatured Black man disputes whether he resembles someone, using dialect-heavy speech. This reflects the racist humor typical of early 20th-century American publications. The page also advertises Clysmic water and includes anecdotes about legal and journalistic shenanigans. The content reflects period attitudes toward war, courts, and race.
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Jaa oo A eral ena ais UT /NULLUS Vimy Ridge met a swanking English officer, whom, according to good Cana- dian custom, he did not salute. The of- ficer stopped him. “Look here, my man,” he said, “don’t you know I’m an officer? Why don’t you salute?” “ Oh, officer?” “Yes,” replied the officer, and then noticing for the first time that the man was a Canadian, he added with annoy- ance, “Oh, you're a Canadian, aren't you? Well, do you know that you Cana- Holding Him to His Word “T thought you said when we began this case in court,” said the lawyer, “that it wasn’t the money you were after but the principle of the thing.” “I did say that, but what of it?” Do you still feel that way about it?” “ Of course I do.” “Well, in that event, since we have said the Canadian, “are you an just won a splendid victory, I'll keep the dians give us more trouble than the For tl money the jury awarded you, and you whole rest of the English army. put to- hi may have the verdict.” gether?” “Pp —Detroit Free Press. “Yes,” replied the Canadian with a . slow smile. “ That's what Fritz thinks, For 1 Big Scoop too."—Chaparral, “a “What'll you gimme for an interview For n Coming Back at the Court Juvce (severely): Aren't you ashamed to be scen here so often? Boozy Bitt: Why, bless yer honor, this place is quite respectable ter some with Senator Wombat?” “TM pay you well if you really got an But everybody knows that Senator Wombat never talks.” “T got an interview, though. I raised my eyebrows and he nodded his head.” * SHALL 1 Go OVER THE FACE AGAIN, SIR?” places where I'm seen. —Kansas City Journal —Boston Transcript. interview, Lire is for sale by all newsdealers in Great Britain and may be obtained from bol selle all the principal cities in the world. The foreign trade supplied fre Lin's London Office. Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London E. C. © contributions twill be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addresse Lire does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of uni tributions. otice of change of address should reach this office ten days prior to the date ¢ issue to be effected. Lire is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Br Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U. S. Patent Office. $ in advance. Additional postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.04 a year; to Canada, 52 cents. Single current copies, 10 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 are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain opply to Lire, Rotts House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, E. C., England, GQDD FRIENDS — |i C@D CIGARS J] C@D STORIES AND IF. Anima senses, subje cause | make | Will y fencel and si subscr month Cham year? NEW 456 Fo OF COURSE KING OF TABLE WATERS i “AM RELIEVES WHAT YOU SAY—DAT DAT LOOKS LIKE ME. BUT WHAT I AKGIPIES IS, DOES 1 LOOK LIKE DAT?” comicbookssorg)