Life, 1895-08-15 · page 10 of 14
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 106 This page contains several short satirical pieces and illustrations: **"A Mr. Gould of Philadelphia"** features a caricatured man reading newspapers, satirizing Mr. George M. Gould's defense of vivisection (animal dissection for medical education) in the *Medical News*. The text criticizes his "exaggerated and somewhat stupid assertion," noting that Caroline Earle White of the Anti-Vivisection Society corrected him. The satire mocks both Gould's position and the editor's refusal to publish White's rebuttal due to "crowded conditions." **The two cartoons on the right** show a child and grandmother at mealtime. A skeletal Death figure looms in a portrait above. The captions play on encouraging children to eat soup ("eat your soup") to grow healthy, with dark irony about mortality—"I've eaten it, grandma!" These pieces collectively satirize medical practices and mortality through humor.
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106 LAY OF A CONTENTED LOVER. H, naught care I for the smooth, white sand, Nor the surf of the sounding sea ; Content am I at home to dwell With Sue for company. I do not long for a trip abroad Nor a sail on the ocean blue ; I'm satisfied with an arm-~ Enough for me and Sue. wide A MR. GOULD OF PHILAGELPHIA. R. GEORGE M. GOULD seems to be the editor of the Medical alg ] News. The ae ee other day in his paper he made an exaggerated and somewhat stupid assertion in defence of the manly art of vivisection, reflecting on the usefulness and sincerity of a universally respected association whose object is the suppression of cruelty to animals, This assertion was politely and ably corrected by Mrs. Caroline Earle White in a letter to the aforementioned editor. The letter was not long, but was concise and to the point. It ended with these words : “ Begging you to do me the favor to publish this letter, I remain Yours truly, “ CAROLINE Eat “Cor, Sec. Am. Anti-Vivisection Society.” The chivalrous recipient, however, not handicapped by any ideas of professional etiquette, instead of publishing the letter sent the following note : “ Dear Mrs. White: “I regret that owing to the crowded condition of our columns, it will be impossible for me to insert the letter which you have so kindly sent me, date of May 13th. “ Very sincerely yours, “ GEORGE M. GOULD.” Now, Mr. Gould, we all know that the columns of the Medical News are not so overcrowded with interesting matter as to justify you in violating the ordinary laws of courtesy, and we would suggest, in a brotherly way, that even if not hampered by any sense of justice, both you and your publication might derive a lasting benefit from a closer observance of the established rules of your profession. Your bravery in times of war might stir the nation, but the courage you have displayed upon this occasion is not of the kind to which monuments are erected. It is possible that Lire may be unjust in expecting a very tender regard for human rights from one who defends the cutting up of living animals for the entertainment of medical students. WHY SHE THOUGHT SO. O you think Cholly approves of the advanced woman?” “Oh, he must. He says he’s going to dispense with his man when he marries you.” The mountains, lakes and dales and dells For me possess no charm ; The city street to me seems meet If Sue hangs on my arm. Vacation trips I laugh to scorn, At summer jaunts I jeer ; The town is good enough for me So long as Sue is here. ‘LIFE: A MISNOMER. E: Did you see that painting, “ Maiden’s Meditation?” Sue: Yes. The girl's face was lovely. He: Why, I thought from name it was the picture of a man. the GENIUS is a man to whom Morris Pool, death brings fame. “Te YOU WANT TO BE BIG, TOMMY, AND HAVE NICE, LONG WHISKERS, YOU MUST EAT YOUR souP!" “I'VE EATEN IT, GRANDMA!” comicbooks.com