Life, 1921-10-06 · page 26 of 33
Life — October 6, 1921 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several satirical cartoons and an advertisement from an early 20th-century American humor magazine. The cartoons mock social conventions: 1. **"An Inspirational Sermon"**: An Irish joke where two women leaving church ironically praise the archbishop's sermon on marriage—one wishing she knew as little about the subject as he does, implying his celibacy makes him unqualified. 2. **"Right-o!"**: A feminist orator delivers passionate speeches about women's historical achievements (Helen of Troy, Queen Victoria) to a crowd of men. When she asks "who was the world's greatest martyr?" the men cry out "My wife!"—a dig at both feminist rhetoric and husbands' marital complaints. 3. **"The Hand of Fate"**: A brief dialect piece about superstition regarding laundry on Friday. The page is dominated by a **Life Savers candy advertisement** featuring a mother and child discussing flavors, with product imagery emphasizing the candy's distinctive hole as an authenticity marker. The ad represents typical early 1900s marketing. The overall tone is light domestic and gender-based humor typical of the era.
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An Inspirational Sermon The archbishop had preached a fine sermon on the beauties of married life. Two old Irish women coming out of church were heard commenting upon his address. “’Tis a fine sermon his reverence would be after givin’ us,” said Bridget. “It is indade,” replied Maggie, “and I wish I knew as little about the matter as he does.”—Tit-Bits (London). In Demand Great Lapy (organizing concert at féte): Of course, you'll give your s free, Mr. Warbel, as it’s for But it’s sure to bring you in work. Srncer: Er—what kind of work? Great Lapy: Oh, more charity! —London Mail. “Did the Sar-Major go this way, Sentry?” First Lapy: Well, dear, and did you have a nice holiday? Seconp Lapy: Oh, yes—delightful! for?” We stayed away a week longer than “Here for? the Smiths next door.—Punch. “Well, keep Lire is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United Great Br “anada and British Possessions. Title registered in U. S. Patent O! $5.00 advance. Additional postage to foreign countries in the Post 0 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. Single current copies, 15 : numbers, after three months from date of publication, 25 cents. Issues prior to 1910 out of print. The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain, apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, »» England. I don’t know, Corporal.” our eyes open. What do you think you're here Two perishing hours!” —Looker-On (Calcutta). Right-o! The Feminist Orator was wound up as she addressed the gathering of Mere Men. “Women,” she shouted, “have in all times and in all countries been the main- spring of national existence. Who was the world’s greatest hero? Helen of Troy! Who was the world’s greatest ruler? Queen Victoria! Who was the world’s greatest martyr? Gentlemen, who, I say, was the world’s greatest martyr?” And with one voice that immense crowd of men arose and cried: “My wife!” —Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Hand of Fate Cutioe: I sho’ mighter knowed I gwine have bad luck if I do dat washin’ on Friday. Dapune: What bad luck done come to yuh? . Cuoe: I sen’ home dat pink silk petticoat wid de filly aidge what I was gwine keep out to wear to chu’ch on Sunday.—Columbia (S. C.) State. A MAGAZINE writer says very poets are blonds. This is probabl to the fact that poets are born, not made.—Detroit Free Press. The foreign trade supplied from Lire’s London Office, Rolls H Breams Buildings, London, FE. Canadian distributor, J. R. Tangu 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, Canada. No contributions be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. Lire docs not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior to the date of issue to be affected. “I want some LIFE SAVERS, p’ease.” ee ‘es, ma’am. What flavor?” “Pep-o-mint for Daddy an’ Wint-o-g’een for me.” For play-time or work-time—for young folks and old folks—LIFE SAVERS are the ideal 5c package candy. The hole is your final identification of the genuine—it is put there for your protection. Five flavors to suit your particular taste: Pep-O-mint Wint- Cl-O-ve = Cinn-O-mon comicbooks.com