Life, 1923-02-15 · page 33 of 36
Life — February 15, 1923 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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This page contains mostly **advertisements and satirical course listings** rather than political cartoons requiring historical context. The main satirical content is "The School of Life"—a mock correspondence school mocking Prohibition-era corruption and incompetence. References include: - **Burleson**: Albert Burleson, Wilson's Postmaster General, appears to be criticized as merely "a Texas politician"—the satire suggests he's now irrelevant. - **Bootlegging courses**: The "Paints and Varnishes" course jokes that "only bootleggers in good standing are eligible," satirizing Prohibition's widespread violation. - **Corruption satire**: "Short Change Accountancy" mocks church officials embezzling collection plates; "Sand Excavation" ridicules officials burying scandals (ostrich heads in sand). - **Cabinet knee-bending**: The final course sardonically suggests political success requires servility. The humor targets 1920s-era political and social hypocrisy during Prohibition. The page also features period advertisements for Bayer Aspirin, Bell-Ans indigestion remedy, and diamond imports.
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Aspirin Say “Bayer” and Insist! Unless you see the name “Bayer” on package er on tablets you are not get- ting the xenuine Bayer product prescribed by physicians over ‘twenty-two years and proved safe by millions ‘for Cold Headache Toothache Lumbago arache Rheumatism algia Pain, Pain Accept “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin” only. Each unbroken package contains proper directions. | Handy boxes _ of twelve tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sel! bottles of 24 and 100. Aspirin is the trademark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Sal icacid. The Sewing Club NG, tatting, ing, chatting, les a-flashing, issors a-slashing; Tongues gaily wagging, No sign of flagging, Home cares forgetting With everything fretting, Till the sun sinking Brings the tea-drinking; Then the good-bying And homeward flying. M.C, Sure Relief FOR INDIGESTION Hot water Sure Relief SELL-ANS 2¢ ano 75¢ PACKAGES EVERYWHERE - LIFE -; The School of LIFE OW that Burleson is nothing but a Texas politician and a sad memory, Lire has decided to announce the inauguration of a cor- respondence school. Courses have been prepared which will lead our pupils to heights otherwise unscal- able. Rates are moderate. An ex- tremely liberal education, almost prodigal, may be gained for the cost of one éase of gin—or do you make your own? Below are noted the courses, with additional information about their objectives and requirements for entrance other than the usual check. Remember, Lincoln began life in a log cabin, without even a victrola to annoy him. Brass Knos Pottsu1nc—Every detail of the art, even to the appli- cation and removal of lacquer. Particularly valuable for those as- piring to jobs as Lords of the Admiralty. Smart: Arms Practice—Full range course on targets made to re- semble business men sitting at desks in private offices. Recommended to stenographers with theatrical ambitions. Paints AND VarNISHES—Thor- ough instruction in the manufacture of these valuable commodities. Only bootleggers in good standing are eligible. Suort CHANGE AccouNTANCY— Title of the course is self-explana- tory. For church deacons and others who pass collection plates. Cuaracter Reapinc—Invaluable for automobile salesmen who cannot tell at first glance whether the new sedan is being ordered for madam, or otherwise. MrimeocraPHING—E;s pecially planned for any public personage who loathes publicity. Includes in- struction in the proper placing of notice of release date. Sanp Excavation—A corps of ostriches will give actual demon- strations. - This course is open only to selected types of civic officials. Book Reviewinc—Prescribed reading is confined to matter on paper covers of all new works; in- struction that is nothing if not practical. Voice Cuttrure—Intensified course for traffic policemen. Knee Benpinc—A thoroughly useful series that may lead any promising student to a seat in the cabinet, where its practice will be found an assurance of success. Other courses will be added in time to let you get to the movies for the second show. J. K.M. “DIAMONDS FROM JASON WEILER & SONS of Boston, Mass., one of America’s ing diamond importers For over 47 years the house of Jason Weiler & Sons, of Boston, has been one of the leading diamond importing concerns i America selling to jewelers. Ho large business is done direct by mail with customers at importing prices! Here are several diamond offers—direct to you by mail—which clearly demonstrate our posi- tion to name prices on diamonds that should surely interest any present or prospec- tive diamond purchaser. ( Icarat $145.00 This one carat diam {3 of good brillian Mounted in lady's st 14K solid gold setti Order this take it to a make any you wish — Money re- funded if it can be duplicated elsewhere for Jess than $200.00. Our @ handsome lace work Toyo... $145.00 fattern 4 few weights and prices of other diamond rings: 24 carat, $31.00 | 4 carat, $73.00 | 2 carats, $290.00 He carat, 50.00 | 1}gcarats, 217.00 | 3carats, 435.00 We refer you as to our reliability to any bank or newspaper in Boston rings will be any bank you ame or any Co. with priviles Perfectly cut diamond. Mounted in all Platinum Ring, The ring 1s richly carved and pierced in ‘goes with every purchase. Write Today for This Valuable Catalosta™ FREE on “‘How to Buy Diamonds” This book ts beautifully ilhustrated. Tells how Select and buy Tells how cut and mai showing weights, Prices and of Diamonds, is con- sidered an authority. Also write for atest Jewelry, Watch and Silver Catalog—164 p: Deautifully ‘illustrated—matled E on requi ‘LIP COUPON—FILL IN AND MAIL NOW-----*| Jason Weiler & Sons 371 Washington St., Boston, Mass. Diamond Importers Since 1876 Foreign Agencies: Amsterdam, London and Paris Please send FREE Diamond Catalog Name .. Address 1) re a DUE WARNING “Don’t shoot—or I'll have you arrested!” —Le Journal Amusant (Paris). comicbooks.com