Life, 1925-04-23 · page 34 of 37
Life — April 23, 1925 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical pieces and advertisements typical of early 20th-century Life magazine: **"Modernistic Query"** cartoon jokes that success in Christian ministry might be measured by getting police reserves (law enforcement) to attend church—a jab at either clergy who rely on secular authority to boost attendance or at the militarization of religious institutions. **"The Fatal Blunder"** is a brief comic sketch about burglars who steal almost nothing of value from a bedroom, then one jeers at the other for missing "his wife's knickers" (undergarments)—a crude joke playing on the unexpected comedic value of the oversight. **"Willis and Gillis" dialogue** makes a sports reference: comparing both a baseball team and Congress to those finishing "in the second division," suggesting both are performing poorly (unclear which Congress session is meant). **"Mrs. Pep's Diary"** is serialized domestic humor about social calls, shopping, and card games. The remainder consists of advertisements for patent medicines (Mothersill's seasickness remedy) and shaving cream, plus a fundraising appeal for war-damaged Louvain University Library.
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Moperntstic query—Does success in the ministry consist in getting the police reserves to church? IN PERFECT COMFORT | over the mountain of into the valley below a myriad of fascinating scenes unfold to your view—if you are able to enjoy them. The sway of the train means train sickness— (nausea) to many, Mothersill’s stops Train. Car and Sea Sickness at once, giving perfect comfort on your trip. 75e & $1.50 ot Drug Stores 6 or direct on receipt of Price The Mothersill Remedy Co., New York City The Louvain Library Fund Wuen through storm, accident, or devastation, material help is badly needed, America is always quick to respond. Louvain University, famous for five centuries as a center of lear ing, was left in shattered condi when the Great War closed, its wonder- ful Library in ruins, and Belgium too impoverished to give aid. America promised the Library should be restored. Part of the money has been collected, and the building started, but it awaits more funds. It is Amer- ica’s own pledge we are asking our readers to help redeem. Previously acknowledged $688.00 10.00 1.00 1,00 $700.00 Wittts: So you just returned from Washington? What do you think of the situation? Gittis: Looks to me as if both the ball team and Congress would finish in the second division. WYO TORNNAL PRINTING CORPORATION, BROOKLYN, HY. Mrs. Pep’s Diary (Continued from page 11) letters. Why, yes it has, quoth Lydia, spelling it out. Oh! I thought you meant “pilot,” answered the puzzler, with increased frigidity....To luncheon with Lydia at an inn, and then to the shops, buying the flower vases I have long coveted, and getting all aglow over their usefulness and beauty....Bob Billings to dinner, bringing along his father, whose enthusiasm for bridge far exceeds his skill at it, and I was minded of the times when we used to put up with old Mrs. Harmsby, who would make such remarks as, Lots of pcople would bid hearts on this hand, but I'm going to pass, and when she did find the game going in her disfavor, would call for a lowering of the stake. Baird Leonard. The Fatal Blunder Tue burglar reappeared from the bedroom. “Any money in his clothes?” his pal whispered. “Nothin’ but a dime, a few hairpins and some tape.” “Hell!” the pal jeered. of his wife's knickers!” ‘ou got hold Tough Beards or Tender Skins ‘OU will find relief and comfort in a jar of In- gram’s Therapeutic Shaving Cream. It rapidly softens the toughest beard and pre- vents shaving irritation. Its exclusive properties soothe and cool the skin and heal troublesome little cuts. It leaves your skin soft, cool, invigorated and refreshed. Thousands of men have told us that it makes shaving a pleasure—no longer a job to be dreaded. If your druggist cannot, supply you, send 50c. for the blue jar that contains six months of shav- ing comfort. Or send 2c. stamp for sample. Frederick F. Ingram Co. Established 1885 $38 Tenth St., roit, Mich. Also Windsor, Canada red, Made particularly rapeutiCd for tender skins ing ti comicbooks.com