Life, 1929-01-11 · page 29 of 36
Life — January 11, 1929 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **short humorous anecdotes** and **advertisements** typical of early 20th-century Life magazine. **The humor pieces** are brief jokes from various sources (Purple Cow, Table Talk, Punch, Chicago News, Passing Show). They rely on wordplay and situational comedy: - A constable stopping a car for missing lights requests "name and address"—the driver interprets this as the car itself lacking these things - Mrs. Timkins insists her son learn Latin because "he's going to be an undertaker" (implying dead bodies need Latin prayers) - A woman asks if a "roadsy-poadsy" leads to the "parksy-warksy" (infantilized speech mocking baby-talk) **The illustration** shows a well-dressed policeman stopping a child on the street, likely related to one of these jokes about authority and misunderstanding. **The advertisements** promote **Wetzel** (formal wear, New York) and **Kermath** (marine motors), positioned as luxury/quality goods for affluent readers. No specific political figures or events are referenced—this is entertainment journalism for a general audience.
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Ganaceman: Did you test the oil? Can Owner: Yes, it tested awful to me. —Purple Cow. Constante: “Your car awaits without.” Diver: “Without what?” Cowsraste: “Without lights. Name and address, please.” —Table Talk, Melbourne. 7 Abbott's Bitters, in sweetened water, are eS s Great ald to digestion. Sample Bitters by aut De ctk in stamps, C. W. Abbott & Co, Balto, Md. Iw spite of the fact that the judge said he would be lenient with a man who had committed bigamy, the poor fellow was allowed to go free.—Punch. Mrs. Timkins was taking her son to school for the first time and, after im- pressing the schoolmaster with the neces- sity of his having a thorough education, finished up by saying: “And be sure he learns Latin.” “But, my dear madam,” said the mas- ter, “Latin is a dead language.” “All right,” said Mrs. Timkins, “he'll want it. He’s going to be an undertaker.” | ParenramuLias (who has been talking to the children) : “Will this roadsy-poadsy lead us to —Chicago News. the parksy-warksy? —Passing Show. Lire is p shed every Friday, simultaneously in the United States, addressed envelope. Lire does not hold itself responsible for the loss or Great bss Canada and British Possessions. ‘itle registered in U. S. non-return of unsolicited contributions. Patent Office. en ia Creat Beate Oppo we Live Ralls Hester Bcead Been, Foes ——_Motice of change of adéress should reach this office two weeks prion Lone, London, E. C. England. The foreign trade supplied from Live's © the date of issue to be affected. All communications should be London Office, Rotls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. C. addressed to LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York. No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and Yearly Subscription Rate, $5.00 (Canadian, $5.80: Foreign, $6.60). 2and + E Forty-Fourth Street me for the New Year Isn't it about time to treat yourself to the sweetest running marine motor you have ever listened to? That's the world renowned Kermath! Used in every type of boat in every civilized country in the world. — Modern construction—modern design—advanced engineering refine- ’ Taha ments—highly economical—exceptional power—abundant speed— bp sraarcariiny reliable under all circumstances. bat EOCENE: TASOO When you select a Kermath you select the best. Foremost for years. ablebut not fashioned,smart ‘ Send now for our catalog which will give you complete information without affectation, are at- covering the full Kermath line. Write today. tributes of good taste—and KERMATH MANUFACTURING COMPANY fundamentals of WETZEL 5870 Commonwealth Avenue, Detroit, Mich. || artistry. 90 King Street W., Toronto, Ontario. a “A KERMATH ALWAYS RUNS” 3 to 150 comicbooks.com