Life, 1896-02-27 · page 7 of 20
Life — February 27, 1896 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Life Magazine Horoscope Page Analysis This is a satirical horoscope column by "Daisy" that humorously describes three people's astrological profiles and personalities. Each entry pairs astrological birth details with character traits presented as comic predictions. The three subjects are: - **Bob** (born under favorable planets): described as trusting but inarticulate, suited for Methodist deacon work - **Ben** (born under Venus/Neptune): predicted to become abnormally large-headed, fond of children, suitable as a bell-boy - **Sarah** (born under Saturn): characterized as temperamental with cork-screw curls, noted for witnessing Napoleon's entry into Paris The satire mocks both popular astrology's vagueness and the subjects themselves through absurd physical descriptions and lowly career predictions. The accompanying Roentgen photography cartoon (skeleton image) plays on contemporary fascination with new X-ray technology.
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‘LIFE: 155 avoid all places of amusement. Photographed by Roent- gen she shows no difference “in personal appearance. Looks well in a diver’sfsuit. Was disappointed in love in 1814—but do not despair. Others. Would make a good mermaid. * + * BEN (H-R-S-N). HIS gentleman was born un- By DAISY. der Venus, with Neptune on a silk hat hatching out reeds Remember the conttiions: UGE oul all the pictures from orange blossoms, Capricorn a,ov0 copies of LIFE and forward them to Datsy, together with a outof sight, and the sun set- PRCLORTGRR Of SOMO EES 07 ROERIEER:; ting behind the White House. Twinkle, twinkle, little star; When grown, will be abnor- Dalsy tells: usiwbat we are.” mally large for the size of his BOB (I-N-G-R-S-L). bs head. Has red hair and pink . . eyes, and should wear a brass “T88 gentleman was born with the health band and mauve planets in mid-heaven, the dipper bloomers. Has been dis- upside down, the dog star playing Capri- appointed many times in his corn for a place and the man in the life, notably in 1892, but has at moon with his face turned toward the last learned to say no at the proper wall. He has a confiding, _ trusting time. Is very fond of children. Can read and write, but nature, is easily influenced, with great wi) do his best work as a, bell-boy, Look for great En eLO, BO) Pane of humor and happiness in ’96. Nothing to do with Leap Year. an impediment in his speech. Will = : find his most agreeable companions a : among Methodist deacons or young. theological students, Is in- clined to devote too much time to fasting and _ prayer. Should select some quiet sedentary occu- pation, Would make a good choir boy or bearded lady. Strange to say, has never joined the Church, but will do so in the latter part of ‘96. * . * SARAH (B-R-N-H-R-D-T). is > HIS lady was born under Saturn, with red fire on Jupiter, Venus on the home plate and a blue, white and green au- rora borealis made to order for the oc- casion. Has florid complexion, cork- — screw curls and a phlegmatic tempera- ment. Runs to adipose and will get stouter as she grows older. Should wear a cork life- preserver when bathing and use a safety razor. Took part in the siege of Prague, was at the battle of Auster- litz and witnessed the triumphant en- a: THE NEW ROENTGEN PHOTOGRAPHY. try of Napoleon into Paris. Should ‘LOOK PLEASANT, PLEASE." comicbooks.com