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Life — April 24, 1924 — page 14: Life, 1924-04-24

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This page contains three separate pieces: 1. **"Jonesville Goes Fishing"** — A humorous story about a salesman trying to sell fishing gear during off-season, culminating in the mayor trying to recover lost merchandise from a basement. 2. **"There Are Limits"** — A short poem (attributed R.E.S.) about daily journalism and maintaining perspective amid crime and war coverage. 3. **"Off to a Bad Start"** — A brief anecdote about a newly naturalized American citizen arriving in Washington who is immediately asked if he's "looking for an honest man," sarcastically implying American dishonesty and disappointment with his new country. 4. **"Methuselah Has a Birthday Party"** — An illustration showing figures (possibly representing biblical longevity or old age) at a celebration, though the specific satirical target remains unclear.

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