Life, 1895-06-20 · page 3 of 16
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# Life Magazine Page Analysis This page from *Life* (Volume XXV, Number 651) contains several satirical pieces about gender and social behavior: **"No Doubt About It"** mocks bicycle culture and marital dynamics—a "first cycler" asks about drinking; the "second cycler" comments on the "enormous aggregation of wheels in the carriage shed," suggesting bicycles as a social status symbol. **"Her Method"** satirizes wives who manipulate husbands by setting alarms early and appearing refreshed, implying deliberate performance of marital duties. **"How She Was Business-Like"** features a letter from "Jane Doe" presenting correspondence as if it were a formal business transaction—likely mocking women's attempts at professional communication. **"Why!"** questions unequal social portions allotted by nature, using philosophical language to critique gender inequality in inheritance and opportunity. The illustrations throughout employ exaggerated Victorian-era artistic styles typical of satirical magazines of this period.
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NUMBER 651. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. RST CYCLER (nearing a road house) Do you suppose we can get anything to drink there ? SECOND CYCLER: Just look at the enormous aggregation of wheels in the carriage shed. — HER METHOD. as RS. BROWN never sits up to wait for her husband.” “No. When she expects him to be out late, she retires early, sets the alarm at three o'clock, and gets up, refreshed and reproachful.” HOW SHE WAS BUSINESS-LIKE. P. S.—I have determined that this letter shall be as business-like as possible, so will add no postscript. Once more. Yours, etc., Jane Doe. HE (just returned from a lecture on the French Revolution): It only shows how the thirst What horrible men they were! Thank heaven, such men for blood grows until it becomes a passion. do not exist in these days. He: I don’t know about that. Look at our cable car gripmen. WHY? U NEQUAL portions seem to be Allotted unto man, For some have all, and others naught ; And this by Nature's plan. Why are some portions cut so large, And others cut so small ? Why should she have her heart and mine? And I have none at all ? Tom Masson. AN IRISH SETTER, comicbooks.com