Life, 1893-08-10 · page 5 of 16
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 85 **Top section ("Light from the Orient"):** A dialogue-based cartoon about Eastern practices, specifically referencing sati (suttee)—the historical Hindu practice of widow immolation. The exchange critiques this custom and debates whether the actual purpose was preventing widow remarriage or promoting male longevity. This represents typical early 20th-century Western commentary on non-Western practices, blending moral criticism with satirical dismissal. **Lower sections:** - "Tempo di Bolero" presents a romantic poem about Spanish courtship, with lighthearted illustrations of lovers and guitars. - "Poker Terms" and "Going In" are humorous sketches about card games and fishing, using period slang and social commentary. The page reflects Life's mix of social satire, cultural critique, and domestic humor targeting its educated readership.
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WHAT WAS THE OBJECT; PREV Xo. PROMOTION OF LONGEVITY IN MEN. JON OF RE-MARRIAGE ? LIGHT FROM THE ORIENT. IsN'T THERE OR WASN'T THERE SOME EASTERN COUNTRY WHERE THEY BURIED THE LIVE WIFE ALONG WITH THE “CARRYING OUT HIS OWN TEMPO DI BOLERO. IVEN a fierce hidalgo papa In a hideous huge sombrero, Given a youth with a gay guitar And a song—tempo di bolero— Given a kiss tossed down on a rose, And a ladder of ropes, and ‘tis plain, ? Given a moon and away she gocs With the youth to a castle in Spain, Ha, ha. A guitar outwits a papa; A bolero outdoes a sombrero ; A moon and a kiss and a rose, it is plain, And a ladder, will build you a castle in Spain ! Marguerite Merington. B E: Can'tyou come with me to Kitty’s this afternoon ? Jack: I can’t. I have to go to see my tailor. Bessie: Why do you have to goto see your tailor? My brother's tailor comes to see him. comicbooks.com