Life, 1922-10-12 · page 28 of 36
Life — October 12, 1922 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from Life magazine (a satirical publication) contains multiple brief humor pieces rather than a single political cartoon: **Main Cartoon**: "In Bavaria" depicts a German beer drinker claiming he's a Republican until his eighth stein, then loses control—a joke about alcohol's effects on political judgment and self-control. **Other Satirical Pieces**: Short anecdotes mock various subjects: - A new ball game called "Disco" (unclear what this references) - Business promotion practices - A vacationer financially exhausted despite physical rest - A telephone operator's expensive mistake connecting a man to his barking dog in Havana - Two gentlemen dismissing each other's opinions **Context**: These are typical early-20th-century Life magazine humor—gentle social satire targeting everyday absurdities (expensive long-distance calls, drinking culture, business customs) rather than explicit political commentary. The humor relies on wordplay and situational irony rather than visual caricature. The page is primarily advertising (Adjusto-Lite lamp, Life subscription offers) with scattered jokes throughout.
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The Sporting Chance We note that a new ball game called “Disco,” which promises to have a fu- Woof-Waftage A Gothamite in Havana asked cen. tral to connect him with a certain num- ber in New York, adding, “Tell the party who answers that I wish to speak to my bulldog.” After a brief interval, guests stand- ing nearby heard a faint “Woof, woof!” coming from the receiver. Then cen- tral cut in sweetly, “Your time is up; that will be twenty dollars.” “Dog-gone!” growled the N Yorker, “that’s ten dollars a woof —Boston Transci ipt. ture, has been demonstrated in Batter- sea Park. It remains to be seen if it will become sufficiently popular in Eng- land for a foreign country to win the championship.—Punch. Moving Up One Amenities “A good many of the most success- = First GENTLEMAN (with —jicat): ful businesses believe in promotion,” S < Understand, sir, that I’m not to be said the old citizen of Little Lot. moved by a fool’s opinion. “When a high-salaried man _ gets Seconp Ditto (ditto): The very through, the only thing necessary is to reason, sir, why nobody pays attention hire a new office boy.” to yours. —Youth’s Companion. —Le Journal Amusant (Paris). His Condition “Ah! Back from your vacation, Mr. Gloom?” “Physically, thank you,” replied J. Fuller Gloom, “but not financially.” —Kansas City Star. Suggesting a Slogan IN BAVARIA . A és AIKEN: I see the drys lost their “Up to the eighth stein I am a Repub- rs lice, but afte “that T can't keep Lord fight on the Scandinavian peninsula. saying what I think.” . Payne: Maybe they’ll win in the —Simplicissimus (Munich). Swede bye and bye. —Youngstown Telegram. Proup WINNER oF Last Two Hotes: How do we stand now? Loser oF Ditto: You're two flukes up.—Passing Show (London). Man has always worshiped images: “WHAT are you growing in your gar- at first, graven; later, as he became den?” more civilized, reflected. “Young.” —New York Sun, —Louisville Courier-Journal. Lire is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U. S. Patent Ovfice. $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 Hous, Breams Buildings, London, E. C. _ Canadian distributor, ‘The .\mericas News Company, 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, Canada. No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped oxi addressed envelope. Lire does not hold itself responsible for the loss o non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this office twe weeks prio to the date of issue to be affected. . The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, E. C., England. The LAMP with the Everything, CLAMP Condensed to Tabloid Size. The Present Day Ideal is realized in Small Size, Limited Space, and yet its brief mention of current topics will give the gist of things and keep you in touch with the world, and save unnecessary reading. Try it yourself for a half-year, or Obey That Impulse, and for a trial trip, avail yourself of our e Adjusto-Jite ‘A FARBERWARE PRODUCT. DJUSTO-LITE is the handy, economical light for home, office, store, studio—everywhere good light is needed. HANGS—CLAMPS—STANDS. The name says it—it’s quickly adjustable. A turn of the reflector sends the light exactly where you want it. No glare—no eyestrain. And— economy. Solid brass; handsome, durable and compact. Clamp is felt-lined—can’t scratch. 5-year guarantee. Complete with 8-foot cord and screw socket with 2-piece standard plug. Get an Adjusto-Lite today. If your dealer doesn’t carry it order direct. S. W. FARBER, 141 So. Fifth St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Prices In U. 8. A. ‘and Canada, brass finish, $5; bronze or nickel finish, $5.50. West of Mississippi and Canadian Rockies and in Mari- time Provinces, 25c per lamp additional. Special Offer Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.20, Foreign $1.40) Send Lire for the next ten weeks to 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 comicbooks.com