Life, 1926-09-02 · page 31 of 41
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This page contains several brief humorous anecdotes and advertisements typical of *Life* magazine's satirical format. **"Hitting Out"** presents a business-world joke: two rival directors debate honest business practices. Mr. Steady claims there's only one honest way; when asked what it is, he says Mr. Boom wouldn't know it anyway—implying Boom is fundamentally dishonest. **"Calling Him"** mocks a Broadway producer for constantly reviving Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, suggesting it's to avoid paying royalties to contemporary composers. **"Compromise"** jokes about a young couple who argued over bicycles versus motorcycles, then "compromised" by buying a baby carriage instead—a gentle satire on marital negotiation. **"Natural Talent"** humorously contrasts a boy's fishing skill with cheap equipment against his son's superior golf ability despite expensive gear, suggesting innate talent trumps investment. **"Conclusive"** is a brief French quote about a master's cigar quality. The page also features a Wetzel tailoring advertisement and a cartoon about a boy learning to operate an apartment elevator by mail correspondence.
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