Life, 1928-11-02 · page 43 of 48
Life — November 2, 1928 — page 43: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two satirical pieces and an advertisement. **The main cartoon** depicts a campaign manager returning home after a presidential election, speaking condescendingly to his wife. The satire mocks political hypocrisy: he praises her virtues using the flowery language politicians use during campaigns ("loyal, truthful, courageous"), then immediately treats her dismissively, asking about dinner like she's a servant. He applies campaign logic absurdly to household matters—calling a dinner decision a "landslide" vote, threatening to "impeach" the cook for not maintaining her promised platform, and wanting to hold a "special election" about laundry. The joke is that politicians abandon their lofty campaign rhetoric the moment they gain power, revealing their true nature. **"The Cheese Counter"** is light verse celebrating cheese varieties by name and origin. **The Kaffee Hag advertisement** promotes decaffeinated coffee, emphasizing it tastes identical to regular coffee but won't disrupt sleep—a practical appeal to consumers concerned about caffeine's effects.
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The Campaign Manager Re- turns Home the Day After the Presidential Election “Wert, well! Home again! How's the little wife getting along? (Slap.) Just as conscientious, honest, straightforward, up- right, just, loyal, truthful, courageous, intelligent, honorable, brave, faithful, progressive, and working as hard for farm relief as ever, | suppose? (Slap.) Yessiree. What shall we elect for dinner tonight? I cast my vote for roast beef and raisin pic. What do you say? You mark X to roast beef and raisin pie? All right! Roast beef and raisin pie by a landslide! (Slap.) Have a cigar on that? And how is the new cook doing her duty? Is she carrying out her platform as she promised? You know these cooks, darling. As long as they are campaigning, they put out a lot of hokum, but as soon as they get the office hog-tied, they start leasing Teapot Dome! Well, we can always impeach her—that's one good thing! (Slap.) How about a cigar—the real dope—three for a dollar? What did you say? A little party? Sort of celebrating my return, ch? Well, now, that's entirely according to what sort of party it is and how it stands on the Pro- hibition question. You know I really don’t want any party affiliations outside of my own. Oh, I see. A dinner party! Ho-ho! Well, well! OF course! (Slap.) All right, all up the Johnsons and the Garvins. They'll help the party—keep it alive— and anything will satisfy ‘em! We don't though. Sort of inside ce, ch? We want to put the party g this time, What say we call a special election concerning me washing p? You second the motion? All right, that’s fine! (Slap.) Fine! Have another Brook Branwade. Cutsnue and Parmesan, Cheddar and Edam— Read their proud titles, and weep as you read Weep as you wish you could travel and go Of to the lands where they ripen and grow. . Camembert, Roquefort and Swiss— ivelogue brighter than this, tagrant of countries where always the breezes Waft the aroma of middle-aged cheeses. Sout Gorgonzola and elegant Brie— That is geography suited to me! Mystical, musical names! As I play with them, Plxes I see where the curds have a whey with them. Limburger, Camembert, Roquefort and Swiss— Dainty and sweet as a débutante’s kiss! All the romance in the world I concede ‘em— Cheshire and Parmesan, Cheddar and Edam! —S.K., in Spokane Spokesman-Review. Wostan’s gentle influence in politics never Sppears to worse advantage than when whisper- '03.—Ohio State Journal. A common~sense advertisement You can get real coffee that lets you sleep —that tastes the same... brings the same iendl ly cheer as the finest coffee Eacu year thousands try Kaffee Hag Coffee, for the first time, be- cause it is free of caffeine. But they continue to delight in using it just because it is such wonderful coffee. The flavor you enjoy in Kaffee Hag Coffee is the result of blend- ing several of the finest coffees in the world. And before roasting, it has 97% of the caffeine removed —the drug that upsets sleep. That is why Kaffee Hag Coffee does not affect nerves nor keep you awake. Try this wonderful coffee your- self. You can’t tell the caffeine is gone. Not from tasting. Serve it for dinner—or for an evening party. You can drink a strong cup of Kaffee Hag Coffee even at midnight — without fear of sleeplessness. KAFFEE HAG COFFEE The coffee that lets you sleep People say good-bye to substi- tutes with their first cup of Kaffee Hag Coffee. And if you’ve had mis- givings about coffee, you'll then and there forget them. For you will have found real coffee that you can enjoy without regret. Order a fresh-sealed can of Kellogg’s* Kaffee Hag Coffee from your dealer. Ground or in the bean. Also served at hotels, restaurants, on diners, Mail the coupon and we will send you a generous trial can. KAFFEE HAG CORPORATION 1719 Davenport Ave., Cleveland, Ohio Please send me, postpaid, enough Kaffee Hag to make ten cups of good coffee. I enclose ten cents (stamps or coin). Name, comicbooks.com