Life, 1928-04-26 · page 32 of 35
Life — April 26, 1928 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and humor columns**, not political cartoons. The dominant feature is a Dentyne chewing gum advertisement showing a smiling man with the slogan "Chew Dentyne and smile!" — typical early 20th-century product marketing linking dental hygiene to personal success and charm. The right column contains brief humorous anecdotes from various publications. Notable is "A Rake-off," a dialect joke featuring a Black man's letter to the Lord requesting money, later demanding it be sent directly rather than through his pastor. This reflects period racial stereotypes common in mainstream American humor. Other brief jokes address graduation season, clergy, and female bravery — all lighthearted social commentary typical of Life's humor section. The remaining content comprises travel advertisements for European tours and steamship lines. **No significant political satire or caricature appears on this page.**
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Life Che ENTYNE r..and smile/ You can’t help liking the man who has a winning smile. And somehow he gets things done! Teeth count a lot in a real smile — Keep them sparkling white with delicious Dentyne. It’s a quality gum. Chew Dentyne ...and smile! H WHI No matter whether you plan to spend $300 or $3000, our specially prepared descriptive booklet, sent free on request, will be invaluable. Tours with escort. Independent Tours. Private Auto Tours. DEAN «DAWSON, Ltd! 500 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y, Established $7 years 40 European Offices PARIS ROME LONDON CAIR -MADE AT KEY WEST— A Rake-off A covorep man went to his pastor and handed him a letter to the Lord, which ran: “Please send dis poor darkey right away.” The pastor, a kind-hearted man, called together several of his friends and said: “This poor fellow has so much faith in the Lord that he expects Him to send the $50 right away. We shouldn't let him be disappointed. Let's make a collection for him.” This was done and $42 was contributed, which sum was sent to the ingenuous petitioner. Next day the colored man handed the parson another letter. This one ran: “Dear Lord: De nex’ time You send dis darkey money, don’t send it through no parson—send it to me direct.” —Boston Transcript. Bu T'm looking forward to June with more pleasure than usual this year. Jixxs: How come? Buxxs: I haven't a single young friend who is slated to graduate this year, and don't know a soul who is going to be married.—Cincinnati Enquirer. The Pioneer “Tue boy stood on the burning deck...P How often have we said it! But may I add That famous lad Deserved a lot of credit? He did a lot—that red-hot tot— He coined a phrase, in sooth, For though the sheiks and shebas reigy ‘These latter days, it's very plain That he forever will remain The foremost Flaming Youth! —Arthur L. Lippmann, in Ladies’ Home Journal, Revived A recentiy appointed vicar, in his first sermon, spoke severely against bet- ting. After the sermon was over a parishioner told the clergyman that one of the wealthiest members of his congre- gation was a notorious gambler. The vicar, not wishing to begin badly, ap- proached the rich man after the service, and said: “I'm afraid I must have offended you to-day, but——" “Don't mention it,” was the answer. “It’s a mighty bad sermon that doesn't hit me somewhere.’ —London Daily Chronicle. “The girl put up a plucky and in the end the bandit was overpow —Short Story, We are not a bit surprised. —Humorist (London), To PARIS & ITALY Marseilles, Vienna, Trieste, Italy and Central Europe For a change—try this de luxe Southern Service to Paris, via Mar- seilles. World's fastest motor-ships to Paris, Vienna, Trieste, Rome. the Riviera and Central Europe. The last word in luxurious accom- modations and cuisine. Motor ferry service—drive on here, drive off at destination—no crating or packing: surprisingly economical rates. Send for brochure of interiors, descrip- tions, rates, and sailing dates. Any Steamship Agent, or Direct to PHELPS & CO., General Agents Cosulich Line 19 Battery Place, New York Sail on World’s Fastest Motor Ships SATURNIA VULCANIA 24000 Gross Tons— 24000 Gross Tone— No Smoke or Cinders - No Smoke or Cinders PRESIDENTE WILSON Pamous for Her Superior Service to Italy comicbooks.com