Life, 1923-08-16 · page 28 of 36
Life — August 16, 1923 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine contains several short satirical jokes typical of early 20th-century humor: **"Not As God Made It"** mocks traditionalist sailors who view modern non-rolling ships as unnatural and contrary to sailing culture. **"This Freedom"** jokes about modern romantic relationships, contrasting a clingy suitor with an independent woman—likely commentary on changing gender dynamics of the era. **"Can't Fool Us"** uses dark humor about a man reported dead twice, suggesting wartime casualty reports were unreliable. **The central cartoon** shows a figure painting clouds while another complains about the weather—a visual pun on inability to control nature. **Other brief items** include jokes about wireless telephone etiquette and a humorous anecdote about a South African runner. The page is primarily filled with **advertisements** for cosmetics (ED. Pinaud's Lilac Talc) and after-dinner mints, typical of *Life*'s mixed content format. The humor reflects pre-WWI sensibilities about technology, propriety, and social change.
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Not As God Made It Old mariners are horrified at the advent of a ship which will not roll in a beam sea. “That ain't sailin’,” downright blasphemy.” —New York Morning Telegraph. said one. “It's This Freedom! Tue Sreic One: [ tell you, Dolly; I simply can’t live without you. Tue Fuipepant One: Oh, I know, old thing; all the others pretty healthy—The Magpie. don't are Can't Fool Us A man who had been twice reported dead surprised his friends by returning home. Ha ha! we'll bet he wasn't really dead either time —Detroit \’ Cook (being engaged): And of course, ma’am, I shall require a reserve ear-piece on your wireless-set. c “sant you —l.ondon Opinion. | | | — Lire_is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United Stat Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions, Title registered in Patent Office. $5.00 a year in advance. countries in the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. numbers cannot be supplied. The text,and illustrations in Lite are copyrighted. | For Reprint Right in Great Britain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fette Lane, London, E, C., England. 92200000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000 LUPINAUD'S LILAC TALC Exquisite talcum combined with ED, PINAUD’S famous French Lilac “The Talk of the Fashionable World.” At drug and department stores, Parfumerie ED. PINAUD American Import Offices ED. PINAUD Bldg. “WHY ARE YOU THOSE CLOUDS? THE SKY IS QUITE AR.” N’r TRUST HER.” —Passing Show (London). WEAT U.S. Additional postage to foreign Back s r BS 6000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000900 0000000 PAINTING Handy Man An inmate of a certain penal insti. tution recently received a call from the warden, who said: “IT understand you got in jail on ac- count of a glowing mining prospectus,” “Yes,” admitted the gentlemanly prisoner, “I was quite optimistic.” “Well,” continued the warden, “the Governor wants a report on conditions in this jail. I want you to write it” —Harper's, Luxury Five-Year-Op (castle-building) : An’ I shall have a footman of my vewwy own to stand behind my chair. An’ he shall be dwessed in blue an’ silver, An’ TI shall say to him, “William! blow on my powwidge, will you?” Daily —tLondon Express, Cororep Mat (returning from morn- ing service); Dat man sho’ did preach long; he must a-preach from Generous to Regulations —Boston Transcript. IN ALL A cit in Johannesburg recently ran for 56 miles. The report doesn’t say whether the man got away or not. —tlondon Daily Ne THIS The foreign trade supplied from Lire’s London Office, Rolls House, Breams_ Buildings, London, E. C. Canadian distributor, The American News Company, Ltd., 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, Canada, No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and 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 prior to the date of issue to be affected. ANDLE LIGHT. Roses. Atter dinner coffee, After Dinner Mints. What a picture to de light both senses and palate! U-All-No After Dinner Mints give just the right finishing touch to a well ordered dinner. Yet they are refreshing and flavory at any time of day. Sold only in air-tight sealed tin boxes at 10c and 25c. Ir your dealer hasn’t them, send direct to us. Address DepartmentG. MANUFAC- TURING CO. OF AMERICA, PHILA- DELPHIA, U.S.A. ‘U-ALL-NO- ‘AFTER DINNER MINT comicbooks.com