Life, 1926-11-04 · page 33 of 40
Life — November 4, 1926 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains primarily **short humor pieces and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The jokes satirize everyday social situations: **"The Neediest Case"** mocks a philanthropist exploited by those he helps—an actor claiming poverty to manipulate further charity. **"The Wrong Pew"** is a workplace gag: a job applicant says she can sing; the theatrical manager dismissively replies "This ain't no church!"—implying singing ability alone won't get you hired in theater. **Other brief jokes** target class pretension (a servant claiming a family heirloom vase was "handed down"), unemployment during economic uncertainty, and political campaign signs. **Boxing reference**: The Harry Wills/Jack Dempsey mention refers to heavyweight boxers whose delayed fight disappointed fans—the "shadow boxing" pun suggests both fighters are past their prime. The page is mostly **advertisements** (cruise lines, Brooks Brothers clothing), which dominated Life's revenue model. The humor reflects 1920s preoccupations: economic anxiety, employment struggles, and entertainment industry gossip.
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The Neediest Case You may not have heard it before. It concerns a certain vaudeville executive, enized for his philanthropy. It is no secret that many whom he has be- friended have taken advantage of his yenerous nature. One actor, who had heen the recipient of several favors until he made himself a nuisance, was finally told not to send in any more appeals. “Yhis is not an appeal,” his letter read. “it is a report. I have no pants!” —New York Graphic. The Wrong Pew nu're looking for a job in musical ” inquired the theatrical man- "hat can you do?” an sing,” modestly replied the applicant. on, girl! This ain't no church!” —American Legion Monthly. EE Mato: You know that old vase, mum, 1 said ‘ad bin tanded down from gen- ation to generatio Misrarss (anziously): Yes? Well, this generation ‘as it—Passing Show (London). WELL, THIS 18 GOOD NEWS ANYHOW. ME DAUGHTER'S WRITTEN TO SAY SHE'S GOT A REO’LAR JOB AT LAST—BRIDESMAID TO A FILM LIDY AT LOS ANGELES.” —Sketch (London). Signs of the Seascn Actemy comes with vivid paint Splashing ev'ry tree; Also signs with legends quaint: “Vote for Luke McGee!" Autumn bares the branch and twig— Brings the weather bleak; Puts o'er Luke a poster bi “This Is Goulash Weel —New York Sun. Glass Ginger Ale with tablespoontul Abbott's Bitters delightful tonic and palatable. Sample Bitters by mail. 25 cts In stampa. C. W. Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Md: A Plain-Spoken Man Canv in Athol (Kan.) Review—“We thank everybody for their help and hos- pitality when our home burned. Further- more, I do not want to thank the party who took four gallons of lard and sixty glasses of jelly. Furthermore, I can lick the tar out of the dirty skunk.” —Florida Times-Union. So it seems that Harry Wills, too, is a shadow of his former self. He and Jack Dempsey ought to get together at last and do some shadow boxing. —New York Herald Tribune. Lire, is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, : Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in. U. Office, $5.00 a year in advance. Additional postage to foreign sin the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. Back s cannot be supplied. test,and. illustrations in Lave are copyrighted. |For Reprint Rights ! Britain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter London, E. C., England. The foreign trade supplied from Lire’s London Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, EC, Canadian distributor, ‘The American News Company, Ltd., 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal,” Canada, No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addressed envelope. Lire does mot hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions, Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior to the date of issue to be effected. The Luxury Cruise tothe ple diterranean A pleasure cruise exceeding every expectation —Luxurious comfort, perfect service, enjoy- able entertainment. on board the “ Rotter- dam.” Scenic splendor, strange and thrill- ing sights in interesting Old World lands. By the famous ‘*Rotterdam” (th Cruise) Leaving New York, February 3, 1927 Under the Hottann-Amenica Line's ‘own management, THE “ROTTERDAM” 24,170 tons register 37,196 tons displacement Has a -wide reputation for the magnificence and comfort of her aopointments. the surpassing excellence of her cuisine and the J high standards of service end [S@iaaiamed management on board. SEVENTY DAYS OF DELIGHTFUL DIVERSION ITINERARY includes Madeira, Cadiz, Seville, (Granada), Gibraltar, Algiers, Naples (first call), Tunis, Athens, Constantinople, Haifa, Jerusalem ge Holy Land), Alexandria, Cairo (and Egypt), Cattaro, Ragusa, Venice, Naples (second call), Monaco and the Riviera. Carefully planned Shore Bs ions. Stop-over in Europe. Number of guests limited Cost of Cruise, $930 up = American Ex; Co. Agents I~, inChargeofShoreExcursions For choice selection of accommodations wake reservatiens NOW ‘Miastrated Felder “L" ca request to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, ‘Detroit, Atianta, Ga, abciace, Mexico City, Montreal, ESTABLISHED 1818 © wnooxs exorwens Complete Equipment for the Hunt Send for Brooxs’s Miscellany The November Number contains Pictures & Prices of Hats BOSTON PALM BEACH NEWPORT LITTLE BUILOING PLAZA BUILOING AUDRAIN BUILOING ‘Teamont con Borieven Country Rove 220 Gcutwe Avene comicbooks.com