Chapter XXII: Georgve Carpenter

The famous French puglist.

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JACK DEMPSEY.]

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RODOLFO GAONA.

A Mexican “Torero” and the idol of the bull-fighting public. He is reputed to be the bravest that ever appeared in the rings of New Spain.]

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IGNACIO SANCHEZ MEJIAS.

A very brave and ambitious bull-fighter from Seville. Formerly a student of medicine, he abandoned his profession for the plaudits of the middle and upper-class frequenters of the bull-ring, who adore him.]

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JUAN BELMONTE.

The “Phenomenon” from Seville, who thrills his excitable audiences with his daring work near the horns of the bull.]

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FINAL CONSULTATION.

HE WHO IS POINTING (President Obregon): “Energy within the law!” ...

PUBLIC OPINION: “I have confidence in you, Doctor.”]

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INTERNATIONAL TAILORING.

President Obregon: When will you let me have the suit, boss?

Uncle Sam: We require many fittings (pruebas) yet, General.

(“Pruebas” in Spanish means both fittings and proofs.)]

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THE RECOGNITION QUESTION.

General Obregon, as Ford driver: Ready sir?

Uncle Sam: Does the car go well?

Ford Driver: Just examine (reconozca) it and you’ll see.

(“Reconocer” in Spanish means both examine and recognize.)]

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WILL HE GIVE HER THE DEATH BLOW?

Cabral here depicts the strangling of Industry in the State of Veracruz by Bolshevism.]

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TAKE YOUR MUSIC ELSEWHERE.

The Average Man: “What a goat’s whiskers he’s got.”]

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WHAT A KNOCK IN THE EYE!

This cartoon refers to an insulting and threatening telegram sent by the Strike Committee to General Obregon during a Tramways strike in Mexico City, and the President’s vigorous reply.]

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Employer: I won’t give you work because you get drunk so often.

Workman: Not very often, boss; only when I celebrate my name day.

Employer: What’s your name?

Workman: Domingo. (Sunday).]

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INFALLIBLE FOR HEADACHES.

“Comment unnecessary.”

In Mexico City the jitney is a terror to the pedestrian. Upon this one is an advertisement of a patent medicine “Infallible for headaches.”]

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He: I am reading a sensational piece of news.

She: What is it?

He: An automobile knocked a man down and killed him.

She: That’s nothing; many people are knocked down every day.

He: Yes, but in this case they arrested the chauffeur.]

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“Excuse me, sir, has the Colonia-Roma tram gone by?”

“Do you take me for a tram despatcher?”

“No, sir, I mistook you for a gentleman, that’s all.”]

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IS LIGHT NECESSARY?

“Shall we get accustomed to being without light, friend?”

“That is a matter of indifference to me as my wife gives a tremendous lot of light.”

(In Spanish, the verb “To give light” means also “To give birth.”)]

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EL CONFLICTO DE LUZ Y FUERZA

(The Light and Power Conflict)

Who gave you that, brother?

Luz, (Light) my wife.

What energy she used!

Naturally, seeing she has lots of motive power. (fuerza motriz.)]

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THE OFFICIAL TIME.

Widow: He died at four in the morning, official time, without making a will; he didn’t have time to do so....

... God’s will be done; but if he had died at four o’clock astronomical time, everything would have been all right!]

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OFFICIAL TIME.

“I’m awfully sorry to tell you, old man, but on Saturday, at 11 o’clock at night, I saw your wife with another man.”

“You lie, you idiot!”

“Man!--You insult me!”

“It was twelve o’clock. Don’t you know that we are an hour in advance?”

“You’re quite right--pardon me.”]

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THE WATER CRISIS.

“Have you noticed that black shirts are fashionable?”

“Certaintly--it is the triumph of Fascismo.”

“Rubbish!--it’s on account of excess of dirt and want of water.”]

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OUR RESTAURANTS.

Diner: Imbecile!--the fish you gave me a week ago was better.

Waiter: You are the imbecile--because I can prove to you it’s the same!]

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1st kiddie: My parents bought me new shoes and a little brother in Paris.

2nd kiddie: Oh well, mine didn’t bring me shoes because they bought me twins.]

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SAFETY AT NIGHT.

The Young Fellow: My wife has just given birth to twins--at four o’clock in the morning.

The Old Boy: Well, that’s very commendable caution. Few people care to arrive alone in Mexico at that hour.]

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THE HENPECKED ONE.

Lunch time, and my wife so jealous! What the deuce am I to do to justify my late arrival?]

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BETWEEN MILK VENDORS.

“How many liters of milk does your cow give, Don Pancho?”

“About eight liters, Doña Julia.”

“And how many do you sell?”

“Oh, not more than twenty.”]

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“So you’ve finished crying at last!”

The Kid: “No!” (sniffling)--“I’m only resting a little.”]

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IRONY.

He: After you Madame!]

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FAMILY DISPUTES.

He: And so you are capable of saying I am two-faced!

She: Heavens, no! The one you have is enough!]

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The Padre:--(Teaching his pupil the ten commandments) The fifth--‘Thou shalt not kill.’

The Pupil: Not even when I have “fuero,” father?

(“Fuero” is a privilege granted to Congressmen and others which exempts them from arrest for crimes committed when holding office.)]

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FATHERS OF THE COUNTRY.

“To think I have so many and am so neglected!”

(Congressmen in Mexico are called “Fathers of the Country.”)]

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THE FAUX PAS.

“What do you think of my wife’s voice?”

“Excuse me, that woman’s making such a noise I can’t hear a word!--What were you saying?”]

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“Why don’t you marry Rose?”

“Nothing doing, old man. She’s bitterly opposed to divorce.”]