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This page contains several short humorous anecdotes typical of Life's satirical format, plus an advertisement. **The cartoons/jokes:** - "Immune": A Black man named Sam, newly owning a fur coat, refuses to acknowledge the cold weather to a shivering friend—asserting dignity through indifference rather than admit discomfort. - "The Promised Land": An Australian man, shown a picture of Jerusalem, praises it only as good "sheep country." - "A Simple Subject": A librarian's bemused response when a young woman asks for "the History of England" as if only one exists. **Social context:** These reflect early-20th-century racial humor (Sam's dialect and stereotyping), colonial attitudes (dismissive Australian perspective), and gentle mockery of public ignorance. **The large advertisement** promotes Graflex cameras to newspaper photographers, emphasizing speed and affordability—reflecting journalism's technological advancement during this era. The page exemplifies Life's mix of satirical commentary on everyday life and contemporary commercial culture.

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29 Immune Where Space Was Needed Ir had always been black Sam's am- Some tourists in the Georgian Bay dis- bition to own a fur coat, and after years trict noticed a very small hotel with a of skimping he had achieved it. On the veranda that was five or six times as first day of its possession, as he was large as the other part of the structure. strutting down the street, a friend ap- “What an odd-looking place,” one of ched him. remarked. lo'nin’, Sam,” the friend remarked, Yes." the guide explained; “it is his teeth chattering from the wintry owned by a group of city chaps who blasts, “Pretty col’ day, ain’ she?” have made a rule that no drinking shall Sam lifted his chin haughtily from the be permitted inside the clubhouse.” depths of his huge fur collar. —Youngstown Telegram. “Ah really cain’t tell "bout the weather,” he replied carelessly. “Ah ain't looked at de paper to-day —American Legion Monthly. pr Wine jelly when flavored with Abbott's Bitters ts made e delightful and healthful. Sample Bitters by mail, ts. in stampa C, W. Abbott & Co, Baltimore, Md. A Simple Subject Youxe Wo (at public library): I want the History of England, please. Lamrarian: Yes, what author? W. (evidently startled): Why—is ¢ more than one? The Promised Land Dan had been to the pictures in Syd- ney. “They showed one picture of Jeru- salem,” he said, “and by gums, it was about the best bit of sheep country ever I seen away from here.” —Smith'’s Weekly (Sydney). Manchester Guardian, In the Vernacular ; . 5 “Mr. and Mrs. William Randolph Hearst “Tue man with more money than Tue Maxine or « Skertic have bought Bescon Towers, the Sands Point sense will quickly lose it in the public- “aey, MISTER, GOTTA MaTCIt?” LE, emate of Mra Oliver H. BP. Del . 3 : Bs tee mother of the former Duchess of Marlborough, house,” remarks a contemporary. A fool —Southern California Wampus, which is one of the how places of the North and his money are saloon parted, so to Shore section."—The Hereld Tribune, speak.—Ideas (London). I Yes, and.—New Yorker. Live does not hold itself responsible for the loss or licited contributions, Lire is published every TRaredey,, simultaneously in the United States, eddressed envelope. Great Briain, Canada and British Possessions. Title registered in U.S. nom-return of unsoy ce. et_and ill: i ii ri i ir Le eda anon aoe ares Rolle, Mena eee me pegtrint Rights Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks prior Lene, Loudon, E. C., England.’ The foreign trade supplied from Live's ¢ the date of issue to be affected. All communications should be London Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. addressed to LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York. ‘o contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and Yearly Subscription Rate, $5.00 (Canadian, $5.80; Foreign, $6.60). GRAFLEX | Sets the whole story Newspaper reporters tensely watching ... leased wires and cables humming. Radio an- nouncers at microphones. But ...in a flash, Graflex has caught the detailed story. GS VY Y Y At last—a Graflex priced within reach of every- body."Series B” 3x 4%4"—speed upto 1/1000 second—$80. Other models $85 to $375. Featured by A Good Dealer Everywhere comicbooks.com