Life, 1928-12-14 · page 37 of 48
Life — December 14, 1928 — page 37: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several brief humor items and cartoons typical of Life's satirical content: **"Jamboree"** mocks racial stereotypes, depicting a Black driver making excessive left turns to avoid a cop's authority—a crude joke about circumventing rules. **"Ye Prynter Manne"** is a pseudo-archaic poem satirizing the friction between printers and editors during winter snowstorms. The printer curses having to set type for rhymes about snow that editors demand, highlighting workplace tensions between creative and production staff. **"The Treasurer's Way"** jokes about a theater cashier's casual method of collecting tips—rapping the window with a sponge rather than formally asking patrons. **"Illusory"** presents a child asking about dignity, with the punchline that dignity is what you think you possess until your boss corrects you—commentary on workplace hierarchy and lost dignity. The page is primarily **advertising for Standard Diaries**, promoting them as Christmas gifts for 1929. The satire reflects early 20th-century workplace dynamics and class consciousness.
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ESIRESE YE PRYNTER MANNE Yr was ye solemn prynter manne Withe sluggard ways ande slowe, Who vexed hys face, as prynters canne, And cursed ye whirling snowe. JAMBOREE { rexsovince Negro was seen driving a liver Ad ‘and round a tree out in the woods re cently. Asked what he was doing, he replied: Tse makin’ des’ as many lef*-han’ turns as J pleases idout gettin’ called down by a cop." —Florida Times-Union. ‘Twas not because ye snowe was colde That made ye prynter curse, But reasons worse an hundred-folde— A cor of time is wasted expecting every- Aye, mannic measures worse, hody to be logical. St, Louis Globe-Democrat. 5 Ye prynter knows full welle bytimes Yt snowes, yt is ye bette Ye editor wille send him rhymes On *‘snowe’’ that he must sette. Tue Kio: Gosh! I forgot to salute himl Bex Huson (Maonio). THE TREASURER’S WAY A. Sticneoaitooo theater treasurer is picking up big-time ways. ‘As a patron walked away, leaving change on the counter, he was asked what he did in a case hike that. “always rap on the window with a sponge,” he replied. —Variety And so ye prynter manne, unchaste, To helle consigned such rhymes— (Ye prynter manne hath better taste Than editors, at times). —lohn D. Wells, in Buffalo Courier-Express. Glass Ginger Alo with tablesmoonful Abbutt"s Bitters delightful tonto and palatable. Sample Hitters by mail, 23 ets. In stamps. ADU & Co, Haltimore, std, COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON Berttr: The post, m'lady. “Pa, what is dignity?” Ovo Lavy: Ah, Christmas-cards, 1 suppose, “Dignity, my boy, is what you think you | Jenkins. Well, just examine them, will you? possess until the Boss says, “What is the mean- | and if you consider any of them are too familiar, ing of this?’ "—Dublin Opinion. just destroy them, Jenkins. —Punch ILLUSORY “Paps. is that a garage for pedestrians?” Le Cawanp Excuse (Panis). addressed envelope, Live docs not hold itself responsible for the loss or hed every Friday, non-return of unsolicited contributions. is publ Canada and British Possessions. Britai Fatene (Ofbce, . _ The text and illustrations in Live are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights Britain apply to Lire, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, Fetter E England. The foreign ‘trade supplied from Live's Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. C. be' returned unless accompanied by stamped and simahapcooy in the United St itle registered in Notice of change of address should reach this office two weeks rier to the date of issue to be affected. All communications shoul addressed to LIFE, $98 Madison Avenue, New York. Yearly Subscription Rate, $5.00 (Canadian, $5.80; Foreign, $6.60). Tandon Ofice. No coutributions In 1929—what a Standard Diary can do for you and those you love Lest We Forget Ep MAKE up your mind you shall not lose this year, 1929, from your life. Determine that it shall always be a living thing. One year that you shall be able to live again at your slightest wish. You can do it if you get and use a Standard Diary. This is the greatest gift you can make yourself this Christmas, and the most worth while you can pos- sibly find for those you love. Upon the Christmas lists of in- telligent people Standard Diaries come first, other things follow. Select the Standard Diaries you wish from over 300 different styles and bindings. There are diaries for one year and for five. Diaries designed for men and women, boys and girls away at school, and for the busy man. Also ap- pointment books and Record of Investment Books too. Many have lock and key. The prices vary ac- cording to size and bindings from 50c to $6. The Standard Diary for 19.29. “Lest We Forset.” No. 883. Bound in Ecrase Leather in rose, green or blue. With lock and bey. One pate f2 4 day. Packed in bandsome de luxe gift box. Size 5 im. x 4 in. Price $4.50. Note: The Standard Diary, “Lest We Forget” (described and illustrated above), is particularly suitable for the kind of gift you wish to make. It Glong with the other Standard Diaries) is dis: by most stationers and department stores. fit is inconvenient for you to personally call on ‘our dealer, send him (or us) the coupon below. Hustrated booklet of leading styles will also gladly be seat oa request. STANDARD DIARIES Te your dealer or THE STANDARD DIARY CO., Dept. R, 26 Blackstone St., Cambridge, ‘Mass. © (1) Enclosed find $4.50 (check) (money order) for Standard Diary, “Lest We Forget.” No. 885 (rose) (green) (blue). a (2) Send catalog of Standard Diary Line. Name. Address. comicbooks.com