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This page is primarily **advertising and humor content** rather than political satire. It features: **Advertisements:** - Hudson River Day Line steamers (travel) - Bell-ans antacid (indigestion relief) - French ivory cigarette case - Forhan's toothpaste (targeting pyorrhea/gum disease) - AutoGlas eyeglasses - Cuesta-Rey cigars **Humor Section ("Our Foolish Contemporaries"):** Brief anecdotes mocking social pretension and human folly, including: - Lord Sherbrook's failed wit at his wife's expense - James McNeill Whistler's cruel joke about a shabby artist's torn coat - Various puns about Einstein's theory, singing one's own praises, and honeymooning by airplane The satire targets personal vanity and social awkwardness rather than political figures. The page reflects 1920s consumer culture and genteel humor typical of *Life* magazine's audience.

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‘Hudson River by Daylight ASCINATING pictures in end- Bin panorama await you at every turn of this wonder trip. There’s a new thrill as each turn of the majestic Hudson reveals inspiring views of lofty mountains or delightful vistas of shore. A trip rendered dou- bly enjoyable by the comforts of the LUXURIOUS DAY LINE STEAMERS | “Washington Irving” “Hendrick Hudson” “Robert Fulton” “Albany” and “DeWitt Clinton” (Newest Flyer) Daily Service between New York and Al- bany.Also ideal One-Day Outings. Season to October 23. All through rail tickets be- tween New York and Albany accepted. Send 4 cents for literature Hudson River Day Line Desbrosses Street Pier New York 6 BeLt-ans Hot water Sure Relief —an aristocratic FRENCH IVORY CIGARETTE CASE —set off with flowers or butterflies or with initial of monogram. Spring open at the thumb’ command. Flowers or butterfly pat- terns or plain case with ‘an initial $1; with mono- gram $150. Let your order come quickly! Inlaid Co., 1060 Broad St, Providence, R. |. OLISH ORARIES Rexa ONT) The Marriage Settlement A married wit who displays his gift of repartee at the expense of his wife is not to be admired, however telling his sally. This story of Lord Sherbrook is to the point: He remarked that it was absurd for a man to say, “ With all my worldly goods I thee endow,” when he had none. “ For instance, when I married I had not a shilling with which to endow my wife.” “But you had your brains, Bob,” said his wife from across the table. “But nobody, my dear, could say that I endowed you with those,” he re- torted.—Outlook, A Whistler Anecdote An artist who was extremely poor and shabby was walking along the Boulevard des Italiens in Paris one day him from the rear. He turned and saw Whistler hurrying after him. Being much flattered, the artist said with a touch of pride, you recognized me from be- hind?” “Yes,” said Whistler with a ma- licious laugh. “I spied you through a hole in your coat."—London Express, Someone hailed In a Pinch, use ALLEN'’S FOOT-EASE Making It Cryptic If anybody of this generation wishes to outdo Roger Bacon in stumping future gen- erations, all he need do is to dictate a ques- tionnaire on the Einstein theory to an amateur stenographer and have the result revised by the office boy. ‘ew York Evening Post. Always Ready to Sing “Well, there’s one thing about the man who sings his own praises.” “And what's that? “He never has to give the excuse that he has left his mu out his notes.’ ¢ home and can't play with- Florida Times-Union. Sons and Mothers Bergdoll would have been a great man had he shown toward his country the same bold uncompromising devotion his shown toward him.—IlWVeshington other has Star, Repulse Sue (protestingly, Now you stop! Ep: But I'm just beginning “Well, stop beginnin; —Sans-Géne (Paris). En Plein Air Patiexce: How would you like to for your honeymoon in an aeroplane? Patrice: Not me—I should hate to miss the tunnels —London Opinion, What "Tell Of all the burlesque questions, evoked by Thomas Edison's now famous list, this, by Baird Leonard in the New York Telegraph, entertains the most: “Who shot what off of whose head? "—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. 886 -A dangerous ‘warning ——E ae bleeding gums they bleed when brushed? If 80 —watch out fer Pyorrhea. This disease tracted torid the synen_ of the infecting Pyor- rhea germs which breed in pockess bout You can keep Pyees thea away. Visi your dentist often fe and gum_ inspection, and use Forhan's For the Gums. Forhan's For the time and used com sistently. Ordinary dentifrices cannot do ths. Fochan's keeps 3s firm and — the tech white and clean. Start using it to tmeduately for tbe cial treatment. 35e and 60c tubes inU.S. and Canada FORHAN Co. New York Forhan's, Ltd. ‘Montreal THE AUTOGLAS cAn Eye protector of graceful design that adjusts itself comfortably to the wearer's face. Gives perfect protection from wind, dust and flying particles and does not detract from the personal appearance or the pleasures of the wearer. Ideal for Motoring, Golf, Tennis, Fishing, Hunting or Trap-shooting. Procurable from Opt ing Goods Establishments. We will gladly supply the address of your nearest dealer. F, A. HARDY @ COMPANY Dept. B. Box 204, Chicago, IIL Motor and Sport- “MADE IN BOND” oth CLEAR We HAVANA CIGARS AMPA - - - HAVANA comicbooks.com