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This page combines advertisements, a reprinted British political cartoon, and film reviews. **The Main Cartoon** (credited to *Punch* London): A voter questions a political canvasser about supporting "the working man." The canvasser evasively refuses to commit. The voter's punchline—"Well, I am. Me 'usband's one of 'em"—satirizes working-class wives' resentment toward their husbands' labor activism or unreliability. The humor relies on class stereotypes: the suggestion that a working man is economically burdensome to his wife. **Context**: This reflects post-WWI anxiety about labor movements and economic instability. The cartoon's reprinting from British *Punch* in an American magazine suggests shared Anglo-American concerns about worker organizing. **Surrounding Content**: The page also features shoe advertisements (Cammeyer), an indigestion remedy ad (Bellans), film reviews, and an editorial note about *Life*'s anonymous contributor policy. The reviews discuss contemporary films with immigrant and working-class themes (*Hungry Hearts*, *Anna Ascends*), indicating the era's interest in "outsider" narratives.

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distinction. Branch De Luxe 611 ~Fifth A venue Between 53rd and 54th Streets JN our new models for Sports, Southern and Evening wear, you will find smartness and in- formality charmingly combined. Whatever your costume, Cam- meyer footwear adds to its All white kid; Black Suede, trimmed with Pat- ent Leather; Nut Brown Suede, trimmed with Brown Calfskin. CAMMEYER An illustrated Brochure will be sent upon request. New York's Most Beautiful Shoe Shop Voter (to canvasser): Are you for the working man? Canvasser (cautiously): I—I'm cer- tainly not against him. Voter: Well, I am. Me ‘usband’s one of ’em. —Reproduced from Punch (London) by arrangement with the proprietors. Sure Relief FOR INDIGESTION 25¢ ano 75¢ PACKAGES EVERYWHERE The Staff of Lire (Continued from page 7) select and set the pace; but the honor of carrying Lire’s standard for- ward eagerly, buoyantly belongs to the small army of contributors, who from ,North, East, South and West, fill our columns, write our jests, and draw our pictures week by week. Many of them have questioned the editorial policy of using only initials as a signature; but all have loyally acquiesced to something which is not so much for the greater, and more selfish glory of Lire, as it is a pro- test against the blatant publicity of the day, which seeks to promote the negligible into something notable. Once a month hereafter, the pleasing enigma of initials will be solved in a “Who's Who in Lire”, when meagre letters will blossom forth into full names: an honor roll. Louis Evan Shipman The Fundamental Famous Economist (after lec- ture to gathering of housewives): And now, if there are any questions you ladies may have, dealing with the economics of the household, I shall be glad to answer them to the best of my ability. Timp Bre (hesitatingly). You see, I have not been married long and my husband and I do not seem able to save. But don’t you think we could make a good start if he should buy his cigarettes in .one of the shops that gives coupons? ((THE SILENT DRAMA Recent Developments (S East Is West. First National—A fairly amusing comedy of life in the chop suey belt, with Constance Tal madge chewing gum and winking vigor- ously, . The Toll of the Sea. Metro.—The story of “Madame Butterfly,” with Chinese characters, photographed in color that actually looks real. Outcast. Paramount. — A rather weak drama, enlivened by the strenuous work of Elsie Ferguson. Hungry Hearts. Goldwyn. — The tribulations of Jewish immigrants, be- fore and after their arrival in_ this glorious Land of the Free. They found that there was but one Czar in Russia, whereas there are millions of them over here. Lorna Doone. First National—A swashbuckling melodrama of the days when brigands roamed the moor and spread terror in the hearts of the sturdy country folk. It goes along splendidly for about four reels, and then wilts. Thirty Days. Paramount. — \al- lace Reid as a sympathetic young man who becomes involved with a gang of Italian stilettists. There are moments of excellent farce. Tess of the Storm Country. United Artists—Mary Pickford in one of the rdles that made her famous. It doesn't help her reputation very much now, Anna Ascends. Paramount. -- A ypical success story about a_ little j yrian gitl swho climbs through the American sociat system, and reaches the top—by reason of her literary abili- ty and a_ well-directed knife-thrust Alice Brady is excellent as the ascend- ing heroine. One Exciting Night. United Art- ists—This Griffith melodrama imed at the spine rather than the intellect. Its chilling effect can not be denied. Robin Hood. United Artists -We have said a great deal about this mar- vellous picture but, in all fairness to our readers, we haven't said half enough. It WAS Hell! and we're all glad it’s over. But you and Buddy, both feel mighty good to know th we did our part when we were needed. A it’s going to be a lot of pleasure to us wht our kids get to the history class in sche and can say, “My dad helped lick ‘em! You can show them how their dad looked by having a “spirit of the American Dough- boy” statuette or lamp, the only representation of the American soldier there is showing him as he really was in action. An exact reproduction of the famous life size bronze statue of the same name made only by us. Your name on a_post- card will bring FREE and without obligation a beautiful gold’ embossed book telling the wonder- ful story of this attractive statue and lamp that ev- ery true ex-soldier wants. AMERICAN DOUGHBOY co. Atlanta, Ga. comicbooks.com