Life, 1923-03-22 · page 28 of 36
Life — March 22, 1923 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **short humorous anecdotes** rather than political cartoons. The jokes satirize American social attitudes and behaviors circa 1923: **"The Penny"** mocks American indifference to small money—four Americans ignore a penny, but an Italian immigrant immediately picks it up, suggesting Americans waste resources while immigrants value thrift. **"Come, Hero Mine"** critiques war profiteers. A wealthy businessman enjoys a streetcar seat while a disabled veteran (doughboy) stands. When the profiteer offers courtesy, it's hollow—he merely tells the veteran to "stick around" while he exits in seven blocks, suggesting the profiteer's patriotism is performative rather than genuine. **"Mother's Compliments"** features tenement-dwelling children speaking in exaggerated dialect, used humorously in period publications to portray working-class immigrants as comic figures. **"Snubbing the World"** uses similar dialect humor about social ostracism. The page's tone reflects 1920s attitudes toward immigrants, war profiteers, and class differences—satirizing American hypocrisy while employing ethnic stereotypes considered acceptable at the time.
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The Penny A penny lay on the depot platform. Four Americans saw_ it; One touched it with his toe and said: “Here’s wealth for somebody.” An Italian ran and picked it up. —C. L. Edson, in Charleston News and Courier. Puckered Lips A little boy was eating persim- mons in school. “Johnny,” said the teacher, “are you whistling?” “Whistlin’, hell,” said the youngster ; “I think I'm poithened.” —Penn State Froth. When the Sap Flows Griccs: There are summer, winter and fall resorts, but never any for spring. Briccs: That's because spring is good enough for anybody anywhere. —St. Louis Globe-Democrat. “It's for You have Littte Joan (saying her prayers): An’ make me a good girl—at least you needn't really bother, ’cos I’m a Girl Guide now! —London Opinion. A SELFISH ORDER my dyspepsia, I live in the apartment below you. heard me. sing, you?” “Oh, indeed I have, madam . . .and just the thing for your dyspepsia— would advise you to stop singing. —Le Journal Amusant (Paris). “Come, Hero Mine” The war profiteer was enjoying a seat in a crowded street car when the remnants of a doughboy hobbled in and took his stand in the aisle. Realizing that the occasion called for some display of courtesy, the seated gentleman reached out, button- holed the other and whispered: “Stick around, old fellow. I'll be getting off in seven more block —American Legion Weekly. “Mother’s Compliments” NeicHpor WomaAN: So your mother wants to borrow my clothes-wringer, does she? TENEMENT CuiLp: Yes, ‘cause bruy- ver put Kitty’s tail in it 'n spoiled it all to pieces, ’n muvver says you're a horrid old woman if you don’t; but don’t tell her I said so, ’n I think you are anyway, so there—where’s your wringer? —Harvard Lampoon. Snubbing the World “How come I don’t see you mixin’ round socially no moh?” “As far as I is concerned, sassie acct... is through! I’se done ostracized i —Nashville Tennessean. aven’t Some people think that the way to take life seriously is not to have a good time. —Country Gentleman. Lire is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions, Title registered in. U. Patent Office. $5.00 2 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 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 foreign trade supplied. frm Lire’s London, Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. C. Canadian distributor, ‘The News Company, Ltd., 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, Canad No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. Lire docs not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior to the date of issue to be affected. =—— Iceland-North Cape “‘ Midnight Sun” (Annual Raymond-Whitcomb Cruise) Sailing from New York June 23, on the luxurious Royal Mail liner-yacht “Araguaya.”” The 1923 pro- gram includes Iceland—Loen and Olden on the beautiful Nord Fjord—a trip to the vast Jostedalsbrae, the largest glacial field in Europe — Gothenburg and its Tercentennial Jubilee Exhibition. See Booklet for complete program and rates. Europe Our 1923 Europe Tours are the results of long experience as travel specialists for discriminating Americans. They visit Paris, the Riviera, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, the British Isles, Spain. Departures April 17, ih ae 1, 5, 15, 19, 29, June 2, 9, 16. Membership strictly limited. Round-the-World Cruise Mediterranean Cruise From New York Jan. 19, 1924 From New York Feb. 2, 1924 For Booklets, rates and info mation apply to any of our offices Raymond & Whitcomb Co. New York Philadelphia Chicago 225 Fifth Ave. 1338 Walnut St. 112 So. Dearborn St. Executive Offices: Park and Beacon Sts., Boston | HERE they are—tantalizing, delicious bits of flavory sweetness. The kind of confection that never bores you, that delights your palate even when _ you think it is jaded. Topping off a dinner to the queen’s taste—yet an appetizer at any other time of day. In 10- and 25-cent tin packages to preserve the fresh- ness of the peppermint. If your dealer hasn’t them, send to us. MANUFACTURING CO. OF AMERICA PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. U-ALL-NO- AFTER M ] NT DINNER ed i Aut “Tr wot you nov you indi wh Aut “the hav The stor at ash per un; comicbooks.com