Life, 1922-09-28 · page 28 of 36
Life — September 28, 1922 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains several brief satirical pieces typical of early 1920s American humor: **"Gentlemen—Be Cheated"** (by Don Marquis): A joke playing on *Macbeth*'s ghost of Banquo—the humor rests on the pun that the cost of living, like the ghost, "will not down" (won't go away). It's topical commentary on post-WWI inflation. **"Sam's Armageddon"**: A dialect-humor piece where "Sam" complains his new wife is so combative she resembles "de whole Worl' Wah'"—comparing marital conflict to World War I. The humor relies on African-American vernacular typical (though offensive by modern standards) of the era's popular entertainment. **"The Wisdom of the Ages"**: Brief observations about changing courtship customs and consumer behavior, presented as witty observations rather than developed jokes. The page is primarily advertising for Raymond & Whitcomb luxury cruises. The cartoons reflect common themes: wartime references, marital discord, and inflation anxiety.
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Gentlemen—Be Cheated We say: “The cost of living re- minds us of Banquo’s ghost.” Then you say: “Why does the cost of living remind you of Banquo’s ghost ?” Then we say: “The cost of living reminds us of Banquo’s ghost because it will not down.” Thank you. —Don Marquis, in New York Sun. The Essential “And so,” read Bess from her book, car he bought?” ; —Richmond Times-Dispatch. Sam’s Armageddon Sam unfortunately had picked out an unusually combative helpmeet. After three days of married life he returned to his job looking somewhat wilted ang woebegone. His employer, knowing the circumstances, sought to joke with him. “Sam,” he said seriously. “You look as if you'd been in a battle. “Yo' jes’ bet Ah has, bos Sam ruefully. “But dat ain’ de wuss of it. Ah 'pears to have gone and mar’ied mahself to de whole Worl Wah!"—American Legion Weekly Improving the Importunity Tue Tramp (at the back door); Lady, will you please give me a glass of water, I’m so terribly hungry that I don’t really know where to spend the night.—Le Rire (Paris). A Characterization “She is the sort of wom re- marked a lady, “who gives you her fa- vorite recipe and purposely leaves out Awheel! THE WISDOM OF THE AGES the most important ingredient. AGep Scorswoman (who has been “Fifty years ago girls married before —Boston Transcript knocked down by youthful cyclist) : they were twenty; nowadays they're ; a ; Can ye no ring yer bell? thirty before they think of it. “Wuar cigarettes do you smoke?” a “ i day. I hi FE: i Youturut Cyci but I Ba AL iMate a lt Sunyeta My husband's. canna ride a bicycle.—Tit-Bi —Bulletin (Sydney). —Karikaturen (Christiania) U.S. re_is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, The foreign trade supplied from Lire’s London Office, R Ne t Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in Breams_ Buildings, London, C. Canadian distributor, “Th Patent. Office. $5.00 a year in advance. Additional postage to foreign News Company, Ltd., 386-38 James Street, Montreal, Cana T he was unders what \ iter it, and and pt the Fi with a “Do monop James. countries in the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. Back No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped axl numbers cannot be supplied. addressed envelope. Lire docs not hold itself responsible for the loss a The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights non-return of unsolicited contributions. in Great Britain apply. to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Notice of change of address should reach this office two ceeks prio Lane, London, E. C., England. to the date of issue to be affected. SS ON AVR Cruises to the 5 Continents 2 Cruises Round-the-World Rio Centennial Cruise 125 Days of fascinating, travel diversified with all (Including, West Indies) the Saieties of ship life and the picturesque delights 45 Days from New York to New York. Sail- of the world’s most alluring Jands; on palatial ships; ing Feb. 3, 1923 on the new oilburning S. S. under Raymond-Whitcomb expert management. Rcranrgedie if errata Cras per Such are the two greatest travel opportunities ever it merican . cities und including Panama, West indiesand offered the American traveler. Rates $1050 up the Brazilian Centennial Exposition, An A pre-eminently generous schedule carefully planned unique opportunity for pleasure travel or a to assure inclusion of everything, worthwhile and $750 pee cating end pees Roy tare to afford accommodations for all Cruise members Booklet on request when ashore The following places are included among, numerous others: Havana, Panama, Kilauea, Tokyo, Shanp- hai, Hong Kong, Manila, Zamboanga, Rangoon, Bombay, Cairo, Naples, Monte Carlo Sailing, January 9 and 16, 1923—S.Ss. “Resolute” and ‘Volendam”—the finest ships for Round-the- Mediterranean Cruise World travel. The only ships in 1922-23 (char- Gs: Dics chika SIS: eRsiacaew” ene ctiihe tered for such Cruises) built especially for service 1 De erdam’ ie i . steadiest liners afloat—particularly noted for in both temperate and tropical wa superb cuisine and excellent arrangements Send for the booklets you desire for debarkation. In the latter it surpasses ther ship chartered fora Mediterranean Gnu The coumeneine tecey te Raymond & Whitcomb Co. Finds tions plone which sre Semone tr thee Park & B. Ss , Boston history. ay » New York to New Y Sailing, New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco ebruary 10, 1923. Booklet on request Paris Los Angeles London A comicbooks.com