Life, 1920-06-17 · page 8 of 45
Life — June 17, 1920 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct sections: **"Sanctum Talks"** is a dialogue between Life's Secretary and a visitor discussing international news—Mexico, Japan, the Philippines, Armenia, Poland, and Russia—suggesting early 20th-century geopolitical concerns. The conversation is cordial and gossipy in tone. **"Life's Fresh Air Fund"** lists charitable donations of clothing and goods for underprivileged children, including contributions from various donors across America. The bottom illustration, captioned "Our Talking Ouija," depicts two figures at what appears to be a séance or Ouija board, with the joke: "She: someone has said that kisses are love's language. He: let's talk!" This is a humorous commentary on romantic communication. The page reflects early 1900s concerns: international affairs, charitable giving, and dating humor.
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Sanctum Talks * GOOD morning, Lire Would like to see me on private business?” “No, Just dropped in to ask you if you would “Good morning, sir you nothing private, I assure you. print my name in your paper occasion ally. Not that I'm too sensational, but- I quite understand, Mr. Secretary. 1 should be delighted. And how is every- thing in Washington “Very nicely. We need rain ly From where I am tethered on the Whit House lawn the grass— “Dea everything in Mexico?” “Rather well, I believe me, yes, so we And how is few Amcri- cans killed now and then, so I understand, but of course, painful as they are, we must overlook “Oh, certainly, certainly. everything in Japan and the Philippines? And have you heard from Berlin lately? Armenia and And how is I saw something about Poland and Russia—” “Dear me, yes; I believe there is some sort of difficulty in these regions; but it is all being well taken care of, I assure you—well taken care of. And now I must he going.” “Well, Mr. Secretary, it has been a pleasure to meet you.” “Thank you, Lire. It has also been a pleasure to me, and if you could, well, Mention your name. Certainly, Mr. Seeretary. By the way, excuse me for being so personal, but you are Secretary “ State.” Dear me, yes And How pardon me again—your name stupid of me. is Colby, Lure, Colby.” “Yes, yes, Mr. Colby, to be sure. I'll bear you in mind, Mr. Colby. Thank you for calling my attention to it.” “Thank you, Lire. Good morning.” “G-good morning, Mr.—Mr.—oh, ye Mr. Colby.” Inclusive of 191 been im operation it has expended $183 night in the country The Fund is su and toluntery contributions edged im this coln folate * 66 rs Bernice Parke Walbridge J.T. Postlethwaite - Lire’s Fresh Air Fund has ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THAN A package of boys’ underclothi ings, shirtwaists and pants from trice Wheeler, Ferrisburg, Vt Four pairs shoes, fifteen pieces 1 two dresses, one cap, three pairs one pair slippers, thirteen lace c one jacket for girls from Mrs. F ard, Ten Oak Hill Ranch, Boerne Dresses, ribbons, under and cards for girls Margaret. R. MacKenzie, South | Maine A box of clothing, shoes, rib underskirts, and ties, brushes, hair waist, doll aprons, han hand-glasses, belts, a purse shirtwaists, silk and linen chiefs, knit hoods from Mrs. F. F. Ten Oak Hill Ranch, Boerne, Tex A ten-per-cent. discc chased this socks, with fe cents, nt on all g spring and summer Hardware Company Andrew Jones, preside One (new) Fig Danbury Conn., Mr 1331. 3x5 Pyr Index 153102 Pump No, 42 $110.00. No charge to the Farm Boys’ underclothing, pants and h Mrs. Ferris Morehouse, Branchvitlc Packaxe of clothes for baby from Goulter, Carmacks, Y. T., Canada OUR TALKING OUJJA She: He: SOMEONE HAS SAID THAT KISSES ARE LOVE'S LANGUAGE. Let's TALK! comicbooks.com