Life, 1925-09-03 · page 25 of 36
Life — September 3, 1925 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines light domestic humor with a charity appeal. **"My Dog"** is a humorous poem by George Burton celebrating a mongrel dog—described as worthless, flea-ridden, destructive, and lazy—yet loved unconditionally by its owner. The affectionate contradiction was relatable to common-dog owners. **"Odd Characters, Husbands!"** features two brief comic dialogues mocking marital dynamics. One husband resents being forced to enjoy holidays; another discovers his summer-vacationing wife has compressed all her belongings into their shared trunk to maximize comfort—satirizing the absurdity of domestic compromise. **The main content** is **Life's Fresh Air Fund**, a charitable initiative providing poor city children two-week countryside vacations. Established thirty-eight years prior, it had funded 47,647 trips. The appeal solicits donations ($15 for one child's stay) and lists recent contributors. The page juxtaposes light entertainment with social responsibility—typical of Life's editorial approach, mixing satire and genuine philanthropic messaging.
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My Dog E'S my dog— Four legs and a tail, A reckless vagabond out of jail. Just a lot of dog, no pedigree, All kinds of branches on his family tree. Shoebutton eyes, nose too long; Makes your head ache when he sings his song. His legs are gangly, he has knock-knees, Tears up slippers, and harbors fleas. Wild and woolly, likes to run away, Knocks you down when he wants to play. Is fond of “rassling” with gloves and hats, Tears up flowerbeds and chases cats. Sleeps all day, eats like a hog, Absolutely worthless—but, He's my dog! George Burton. Odd Characters, Husbands! . BIGGS: Husbands are certainly odd, aren't they? Mrs. Diccs: Yes, indeed. Mine gets mad every holiday because I make him go out to enjoy life. “LARGE AND AIRY” Week-Ending Husband: WAT ON EARTH DORS THIS MEAN, DARLING? Swnmer-Boarding Wife: ou, FOR COMFORT’S SAKE 1 DECIDED TO KFEP ALL OF MY CLOTHES IN THE ROOM AND LIVE IN THE TRUNK, “HEY, DON’T YOU WATCH OUT WHERE E GOI YOU BIG STIFF, WHY you' Lire’s Fresh Air Fund Live's Farsu Aix Fuxp has been in opcretion for the past thirty cight years. In that time it hos exp @ fortnight in the country to 47,647 poor Fifteen dollars, opp ly, for some poor child fr Contributions, which are acknc after their receipt, should be ma Fuxp, and sent to’ $98 Madison « fortnight city. Won't you help? mut three weeks e's Fresn Ain ; sasoupacvauiensssswaeel $2202.83 ncis and ‘aham, Berkeley, alentine, Menilersonvilic Ss Churchill, Burlin Wynnewood, S., Rockaway, 'y of little E st, Ichriste, San Mateo, C: oh L. Cleveland ., Peru, J "Lowel Colorado. Springs rom Tow Members of th Works, Clev Clara_P.” Wilmeth, Wise qin memory of Sirs Mrs. Bisnche’ Ds mere qin, memor F 1 im Tiuftite, Je Poliam, S05, York New York (Continued on page 29) Osgood Robert W.. Parsons, comicbooks.com