Life, 1923-08-30 · page 14 of 36
Life — August 30, 1923 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct satirical pieces: 1. **"Wholly Moses"** - A poem by George S. Chappell mocking Senator George Higgins Moses of New Hampshire. The caricature shows him as self-important despite his meek demeanor. The verse sarcastically compares him to the Biblical Moses, suggesting his actual influence doesn't match his pretensions—he's "meek as Moses" rather than a transformative leader. 2. **"The New-Voes Are Going Camping"** - Satire on wealthy New Yorkers ("New-Voes") attempting "roughing it" while bringing excessive luxuries: French chefs, valets, steam launches, jazz bands, and orchestras. The joke mocks the contradiction of seeking wilderness adventure while maintaining aristocratic comfort. 3. **"On the Tired Business Man"** - Four brief vignettes showing a businessman's repetitive, mundane conversations about stocks and shows—satirizing corporate monotony. The bottom cartoon shows a man demonstrating an accordion, with caption about playing "according to Hoyle."
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LIFE Wholly Moses Senator George Higgins Moses of New Hampshire.) (Otherwise U. HEN Moses on Mt. Sinai’s height Produced his tablets twain He was the leading legal light Tn all that vast domain. And yet he did not deck his brow With self-presented roses Or grab a single extra bow. But stayed as meek as Moses. Again the early writers tell Of his amazing walk And how he led all Israel From Egypt to New York. His path lay on the ocean’s floor: The waves divided stood; And thus he passed from shore to shore; Believe me, he was good. Another Moses now we see, Mid legal lights enrolled, Who likewise would a leader be, At least so I am told. Will party waves divided stand Will party leaders crown him? Or will they, ere the promised land Is reached, rush in and drown him? George S. Chappell. The New-Voes Are Going Camping 'HE New-Voes are going camping. Camping in the wilds. Of course, they hope to be as comfortable as circum- stances permit. They will live aboard their private car, which has been plentifully stocked with every delicacy of the season (in- cluding a French chef and five Japanese valets), and for road work they will have a couple of Rolls-Royces On the lake three steam launches await their needs. They have engaged about twenty guides. And a troupe of entertainers to amuse them during the slack moments. In addition, they will have several jazz bands and a stringed orchestra. They are taking just a few of their friends along. About a hundred of them in all. They have always wanted to “rough it.” So, at last, the New-Voes are going camping. Camping in the wilds. C..G. S. On the Tired Business Man His Breakfast Conversation WONDER if this railroad merger will go through.” His Luncheon Conversation “I hear that Amalgamated Prunes is a good tip.” His Dinner Conversation “Steel closed at ninety-one and an eighth.” His Supper Conv “It's a sound investment, and pays seven and a half per cent.” ation His Business Conversation “What's the best musical show in town?” | HE woman who used to save up pin money now is ving it for her revolver fund. p— She: HOW vO YOU MAKE THAT THING WORK? “IT's EASY; YOU JUST PLAY IT ACCORDION TO HOYLE.” comicbooks.com