Life, 1919-03-20 · page 32 of 44
Life — March 20, 1919 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several humorous short pieces typical of Life's satirical format: **"Helpin Things Along"** depicts two young girls praying before school to avoid tardiness—gentle comedy about childhood. **"The Pacifist"** jokes that a man's "pacifism" merely means he won't carry a razor to parties, a racial stereotype implying African American men and violence. **"On the Safe Side"** features Irish characters (Tim and Pat, indicated by dialect) who deliberately maintain distance to prevent quarrels, satirizing ethnic stereotypes about Irish temper. **The main cartoon** titled "Shade of George Washington: so THIS is the NEW DEMOCRACY!" shows two figures—one appears to be Uncle Sam or a government official, the other a common citizen—in what seems critical commentary on democratic governance or electoral processes, though the specific reference is unclear without more context. The advertisement for The Hollenden hotel occupies significant space, typical of Life's revenue model.
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* El 468 FE. 4 SSAUT SCISSORS AvT NULvus Helpin Things Along One Monday morning two little girls, dd seven and nine, were on their way I ‘ing they would be tardy, old said to the nine-year- 's kneel down and pray that we won't be late.” The year-old: r-old said to the keep hiking —Argonaut, seven and nine pray as we hike The Pacifist “You say your husband is a pacifist, on “Well, sah, de man will never carry a razor when he ‘tends a party, sah. —Youkers Statesman “Wuitat do you do with those ‘dictated ut not read’ letters you rece mail-opener "and mail them Transcript. stamp them right back." —Boston WHY Do WE ery Thursday, simul taneously in the United States, Great Bi 1 in U.S. Patent Office, $5.00 a year in the Postal Union, $1.03 a year; to Cana Single current copic Back numbers, after three months from date of p cents, Issues prior to 1910 out of print. The text and illustrations in Live are copyrighted, For Reprint Rights in Great Britain apply to Live, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, E. C., England, Lire is published e in ro cents, ND FOR THIS? Lire is f t's London O: ‘or sale by all newsdea principal cities all the fice Rolls House, “LIKE A HIGH-CLASS CLUB” HAT'S the remark made re- cently about The Hollenden by aman who has patronized this famous hostelry for over twenty years. And to the thousands who think as this man does there are added daily many who become regular patrons because of the rare combination which The Hollenden offers—the charm of tradition and congenial surroundings, plus quality-service, plus up-to-date- ness of equipment. 800 Rooms, $2.00 and upwards © to be affected. On the Safe Side Although Tim and Pat were be great friends, it was re one morning they passed each other ee the street without speaking. Why, Tim,” queried a astonishment, “have you and Pat qu. reled?” th, we have not,” replied Tim, earnestly, “There seemed to be a coolness be tween you when you passed this more. ing.” “Well,” explained Tim, “that's way we're goin’ to hold our friendship. I don't understand.” “Ye don't?) Well, thin, it’s thi Pat an’ me are that devoted to other that can't the av a quarrel, an’ as we're both 1 hot tempered, we've resolved n to wan another at all, for fear o our friendship.”—Hurper's. Magecine we bear “Wuat do they mean by an acade question?” “One in which there is no pr anybod. id the Old Codger, ter which it is decided.” onisville Courier-Jc of address should reach this office ten days prior 1 Shade of George Washington: so THIS 1s THE NEW DEMOCRACY ! comicbooks.com