Life, 1922-10-05 · page 26 of 36
Life — October 5, 1922 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several brief humor items and a large cruise advertisement. The cartoon titled "BEAVER" by G.E. Studdy depicts a dog, likely illustrating a pun or visual joke about the animal. The text items are brief anecdotes with punchlines. Most notably, the "Buxom" section presents a dialogue between two Black men in Lynchburg using dialect humor—a common (though offensive by modern standards) comedic format of the era. They comment on a woman's appearance and proud demeanor, with the joke relying on stereotypical dialect and casual observation of physical appearance. The other anecdotes ("A Finer Fish," "Qualified," "Mashies for the Masses") are mild observational humor about fishing, movie acting, and golf, sourced from various publications. The page is primarily dominated by Raymond & Whitcomb's cruise advertisements offering trips to five continents, reflecting the 1920s travel industry boom and appeal to affluent readers.
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Buxom Two negroes, meeting one day on the principal colored residential street of Lynchburg, had paused for a friendly chat, when they observed on the oppo. site side of the street a flamboy: buxom negro woman, who wa: along with an air of proud su A Finer Fish Two Americans met in a Strand bar. “Why,” exclaimed one, “I thought you obviously conscious of the att always reckoned this time of year to be which her physical charms were tarpon fishing. What are you doing tracting. over here?” “After Bass,” was the “Jim, who is dat pouter pigeon woman feeling answer. yonder carryin’ herself so pertulrunt?” —London Morning Post. asked Sam. ‘ “Why, dat’s Miss Mandy Jolson, Qualified down here fum Roanoke on a visit t “In this part,” said the movie direc- Reverent Morris,” replied Jim. tor, “you have to do a number of funny Well,” said Sam, sane sho’ do pre- falls. How are you on falls?” sent herse’f, don’t she?” “IT rank next to Niagara,” the appli- —Elks Maga-ine, cant replied confidently. —Boston Transcript. Falling Out Well Tue Wayrarer: An aeroplane just fell in your clover patch. Tue Farmer: Fine! That'll bring the aviator good luck. —Le Rire (Paris). Mashies for the Masses! Overheard at the first tee on a public course in a mid-West city: “Well, where’s the first gool?” _ —Golfers Magazine. An Observant Kansan The handsome clerk at the Harvey House makes this profound observa- “BEAVER!” tion: Any girl will flirt_as the train is pulling out—Emporia Gascttc “Ststan Smith, I’s sorry, but I needs must depaht.” “Oh, Mr. Johnsing—needs you must?” —Nashville Tennessean. G. E. Studdy, in the Sketch (London). Lire is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, The foreign trade supplied from Lrre’s London Office, Rolls Hou Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U.. Breams Buildings, London, E. C. Canadian distributor, The \m Patent, Office. $5.00 a year in advance. Additional postage to foreign News Company, 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, Canada. countries in the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. Back No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped exi numbers cannot be supplied. addressed envelope. Lire does not hold itself responsible for the loss non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks priv ., England. to the date of issue to be affected. The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Creat Britain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, E. eee eee Cruises to the 5 Continents Rio Centennial Cruise (Including, West Indies) 45 Days from New York to New York. Sail- ing, Feb, 3, 1923 on the new oilburning, S. S. “Reliance”. A record-breaking, Cruise per- mitting, visits to glorious South American cities and including, Panama, West Indies and the Brazilian Centennial Exposition. An. unique opportunity for pleasure travel or a combined outing, and business trip. Rates $750 upwards—New York to New York. Booklet on request Mediterranean Cruise 65 Days on the S. S. “Rotterdam” one of the steadiest liners afloat—particularly noted for superb cuisine and excellent arranjements for debarkation. In the latter it surpasses any other ship chartered fora Mediterranean ise. The comprehensive itinerary in- cludes those places which are famous for their beauty or renowned in history. Rates $625 y » New York to New York. Sailing, lebruary 10, 1923. Booklet on request “THE BEST IN TRAVEL” iii! Bent wieet, 2 Cruises Round-the-World 125 Days of fascinating, travel diversified with all the gaieties of ship life and the picturesque delights of the world’s most alluring lands; on palatial ships; under Raymond-Whitcomb expert management. Such are the two greatest travel opportunities ever offered the American traveler. Rates $1050 up Apre-eminently generous schedule carefully planned to assure inclusion of everything, worthwhile and to afford accommodations for all Cruise members when ashore The following, places are included among numerous others: Havana, Panama, Kilauea, Tokyo, Shang- 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- World travel. The only ships in 1922-23 (char- tered for such Cruises) built especially for service in both temperate and tropical waters Send for the booklets you desire Raymond & Whitcomb Co. Park & Beacon Streets, Boston New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Paris Los Angeles London ee ccc ee comicbooks.com