Life, 1925-10-22 · page 66 of 74
Life — October 22, 1925 — page 66: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains several short humorous pieces typical of the publication's satirical format: **"A Character Reading"** jokes about a woman sending her boyfriend's handwriting for analysis, only to receive a cynical reply from the "expert"—revealed to be the man's ex-wife. **"The Road to Ispahan"** presents a philosophical tale (credited to Jean Cocteau) about Death and fate, where a gardener flees to escape Death, only to encounter him at his intended destination anyway. The remaining pieces are brief quips poking fun at contemporary social behavior: a flapper smoking despite an older woman's disapproval, observations about patriotism and deficits, and dialect humor about African American speech patterns (reflecting period attitudes). The page is largely dominated by a **Patrick Overcoats advertisement** promoting men's clothing as stylish and durable, emphasizing exclusive patterns and "pure northern wool." The humor is genteel rather than biting—typical of *Life*'s approach during this era.
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A Character Reading An enthusiastic reader of a certain popular clette. publication sent a specimen of her sweetheart’s writing to the calligraphy expert on the staff of the paper. In her note the reader said: “Enclosed please find a specimen of my boy’s handwriting. Can you tell me if he is likely to make a good husband?" Back came the reply: “No; I'm afraid not, my dear, He's been a pretty rotten one to me for three years. However, thanks for the evidence.” —Sporting and Dramatic N Otp Lavy (to flapper): Shame on you, child, for smoking in this restaurant! [ would just as soon get drunk caught smoking. Fiaprex: Well, who wouldn't? —Metropolitan Golfer. as be Peace is an interval during which patriotism is gagged with deficits. Mother: 1't. Child (through blinding From Punch (London), by permission The Road to Ispahan A Persian gardener said to his prince: “I met Death this morning. He threat- ened me. Save A miracle could take me to Ispahan this evening.” The kind prince loaned him his horses. In the afternoon, the prince met Death. “Why,” he asked him, “did you threat en my gardener this morning?” “1 did not threaten,” answered Death. “It was a gesture of surprise. For | saw him far from Ispahan this morn: [ am to meet him at Ispahan this From “The Grand Feart.”— by Jean Cocteau (Putnam) me. Comedy to Come One little boy who barely missed ex. piring from laughter at Harold | ture, “The Freshman,” didn’t. wan leave when it was finished. “No, no he protested. “Let's wait and see the comic, too."—Kansas City Star, “Maxpy, wha beauty parlor?” “Go ‘long, big boy a permanent straight —Washington Column foh you goin’ in dat ewnss . . Ah's goin’ get me LEARN. ‘EE FOWLS TO CHASE ' THEM ars): cht Teach, MOTHER, : Notiixe spreads so fast as new slang in a little town.—Globe-Democrat. —Columbia (S. C.) State. Lire is published every Thursday, si Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions, Tit! Patent Office. $5.00 a year in advance. Additic ries in the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to C mbers cannot be supplied. Th lancously in the United Tih al postage to da, 80 cents. rt and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted, Britain apply. te don, E ae: nd. registered in For Reprint Rights Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter d_ from Lire (om s London Off * dian distrib . James Street, Mont ontributions will be returned 1 en Li $ Rot of Notice of chan to the date of iss e foreign trade s Breams Bu News Company, Ltd., 386-388 » Rolls House, The Amencan al,” Canada, ess accompanied by stamped ond hold itself responsible for tne loss or for. Back non-return should reach this offce two weeks pror Pi? Other Vatrick Vroducts: Sweaters and Sport Jackets Flannel Shirts Golf and other Hosiery L her Garments Mackinaws Blankets and Auto Robes Patrick Overcoats are Handsome— and so Enduring! You'll be proud of their style, fit and finish, their graceful lines, correct design and, above all, their unusually beautiful and long-wearing Cloth. Patrick Cloth is different. Its patterns are original and exclusive. Obtainable only in Patrick garments. Write for samples of this wonderful Cloth—and our interesting Overcoat Style Booklet also name of nearest dealer. Address Desk L-26, Our Two Brands: Made in three weights rasta Excellent Qua’ FLA.PATRICK & CO. Makers of both Cloth and Garment “PURE NORTHERN WOOL from sneep that thrive in the Snow" of cloth: Heavy, Medium, Light. Prices $25 to $85 OULUTH [are a |Aanid Superlative Quality comicbooks.com