Life, 1922-02-02 · page 26 of 34
Life — February 2, 1922 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine contains several brief humorous pieces typical of early 20th-century American satire: **"Mrs. Conrad's Cook-Book"**: A playful verse about author Joseph Conrad writing a preface to his wife's cookbook—amusing because it contrasts his serious literary reputation with domestic mundanity. **Racial Humor Pieces**: Two cartoons ("Not Ever" and "An Early Beginning") feature Black characters using dialect, reflecting the casual racial stereotyping common to the era. These depict domestic conflict and childhood observations in exaggerated "plantation" speech patterns—content modern readers would recognize as offensive caricature. **"Monkey Fur"**: A brief satirical quip where an anthropomorphized monkey protests that women create beauty using animal products at nature's expense. **Miscellaneous Jokes**: Brief comedic exchanges about housework, parenting, and train schedules—gentle domestic humor. The page also contains advertisements for silk shirts and *Life* magazine subscriptions, framing the editorial content. The overall tone is light, satirical commentary on contemporary middle-class life.
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Mrs. Conrad’s Cook-Book A good deal of amusement has bee caused in London literary circles by the fact that Joseph Conrad has written preface to a new cookery book edited by his wife. This latest effort on the par of the famous writer of sea stories has moved a wag to write this versified com. ment: What a change from the chow On a scow, like the Narcissus, To the joy Joe has now In the cooking of the Missus After many dreary messes, From the galley and the sea Who can blame him if he bless Mrs. Joseph's recipe book? —Vancouver Pri Not Ever Rastus (to Sambo, in an und I ain't the man I useter wuz. when I could whip the ol’ woma fair, stan’-up fight. Tue Orp Woman (ov You's a black liar, Rastus Johnsi vuzn'’t, time ain’t, an’ time ain't ¢ Nashville Tennessean. 15§R5, AVE, NyLLv ut FSR ANG Nyy Often Looks That Way A capable housewife was trying to im- press upon her maid the need of system in her work. After carefully explaining her own methods in her work, she asked: “Now, just what do I mean by system? understand what system means?” ja,” giggled Olga, “: doin’ theengs the hardest v —Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph. Father’s Chances Sue: I do wish you hadn't borrowed from father. Her Surror: Yes, But I had to. Tw: of debt!—Bulletin. (Sydney The Critic “Once upon a time, Betty, there was a little Queen who was very lonely.” “Oh, Gwandma, I don't wike tales!"—Carnegie Tech. Puppet. ° ‘tone I know, darling. one) to get out ering) Time wine to fairy . An Early Beginning This is your baby br wy: I think you had bette him, ma; he looks li fighter. —New York H MONKEY FUR The Monkey: When, O Ladies, will you stop creating beauty for yourselves out of our ugliness? —La Vie Parisienne. ‘ ther, Haic: In a minute. scrap Haic: Hurry up! We've missed the train already!—Stanford Chaparral. ald. Lire is published every ‘Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions, Title registered in U. S. Patent Office: $5.00 a year in advance. Additional postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. Back numbers cannot be supplied. The foreign trade supplied from Lire’s London Office, Rolls Breams Buildings, London, Canadian distributor, J. 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, Canada. No contribution. ll be returned unless accompanied by stam addressed envelope. Lire does not hold itself responsible for th non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior House anguay d and loss or The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Re : int Rights in Great Britain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buili gs, Fetter Lane, London, E. C., England. to the date of issue to be affected. SILKS REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. SUPREME SILKS /or MENS SHIRTS lhe professional man appreciates the shirt of silk — informal without crudity, com- fortable without lack of grace, econom- tcal because it withstands repeated faundering— ut tts silk must be one of the Cmpire Leomeraft Silks famous for beauty and durability> en the asking- Se ilks that Set the fashion* ~ a booklet worth having he hallmark of distinction in dress ts the Cnpire Lomerafé Silk label M 15 E 3 PIRE SILK COMPANY F OURTH AVENUE NEW YORK Have You a Wedding Coming On? The Shah of Persia has them frequently, other people not so often. Le makes a most satisfactory wedding gift, and one that gives pleasure every week. Try a subscription yourself for a year you can enjoy a laugh even if unmarried, a not yet appropriated blessing—or Obey That Impulse, and for a trial trip, avail yourself of our Special Offer Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.20, Foreign $1.40) Send Lire for the next ten weeks to Remember A> Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed at this rate. LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York One Year $5 Canadian $5.80 Foreign $6.60 6 comicbooks.com