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# Life Magazine Page 174 Analysis This page contains astrological character readings titled "Life's Horoscope" by Daisy, along with biographical sketches of three individuals: Grover, Ella Wheeler, and Anthony, plus Eddie W. The horoscope feature appears to be satirical character analysis based on birth signs—a popular entertainment form. Each person receives tongue-in-cheek personality assessments and life advice supposedly derived from their astrological sign. At bottom, a brief humor sketch titled "Time Enough" depicts two men discussing an expensive dining car ($20,000) that's been running only a week, questioning if it's "paid for itself yet"—likely satirizing American business optimism during the early 1900s. The page mixes popular pseudoscience (astrology) with social commentary typical of Life's satirical approach to American culture.

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By DAISY. -, Darsy will publish horoscopes in this de- — > partment only in the order received. Re- member the conditions. Cut out all the pictures from 4,00 copies of Lire and forward them to Datsy, to- gether with a photograph of your brain by Roentgen. Twinkle, twinkle, little star; Daisy tells us what we are. GROVER (C-L-V-L-N-D). SHIS gentleman was vorn under Mars, with ducks flying east and Sol feverish, He is very thin, easily hiding behind Sarah Bernhardt, and photographed by Roentgen showsa backbone plainly visible to everybody. Has an intel- lect and a mind of his own. Should take his tub daily, drink cod-liver oil, and keep his trousers rolled up. Ought to succeed as an editorial writer on the Suz. Must never bor- row or go security for anyone. Should avoid writing letters and should wear a solid gold chest-protector at night. He lacks mag- netism and has no power over imbeciles, but is lucky, and '96 promises big. Should travel in England for his health * ° . ELLA WHEELER (W-L-C-X). Tiiis.lady was born under Gemini, with Mercury out of sight, Scorpio tugging at its chains, Venus frantic and the rings around Saturn punctured. She has a bass voice, two soft eyes of laughing blue and golden hair that hangs down her back. Also well preserved. Has a cold, calculat- ing nature and would make a good presi- dent of a Boston bank. Avoid publishers. Should travel in Greenland SAY SO. “1 wouLpy'r, ROLINGOLD HE MEA IN AMERICA. “L'a suai THE COUNT IS AN IMPOSTOR.” “OH! MY GOODNESS ME, DEAH BOY, DON'T DONCHERKNOW, JUST TOLD ME THAT WHEN HE MARRIED MISS NT TO MAKE HIS HOME for her health. Will succeed best in the ice business, or would do good work on a railroad * ANTHONY (C-M-S-T-K). HIS gentleman was born under the sign of The Great Bare, with that sign in the ascendant, in the fore- ground, rapidly rising, freckles on the face of the Moon and a suppressed Pleiades. He is tall and fair, with Broadway blonde whiskers and a false-face, and readily blinks in the daylight. He looks well in lavender tights and should never wear anything else. Is fond of nice pictures when they suit his taste, and prefers the front row when he can't get on the stage. Hasan ardent fiery nature, which has never been curbed as it should have been. Might succeed as a model, but would probably do better as lady's maid to some quiet, respectable French dancer. Should steadily avoid the morphine habit, as it prolongs life. Venus Mercury e 8 @ EDDIE W. (B-K). HIS young man was born in the cusp—that is, between the Lamb and the Green Pease, with all the planets in hiding, the chips stacked, and Gemini calling Cancer tocome in. He is well-formed, with a figure slightly below the medium, a 17 1-2 waist, wears a 3-B shoe, has dimples under each ear and possesses an intelligence that is almost human. He is gentle, refined and courteous towards others, and has a sweet and forgiving disposition. He should avoid the use of intoxicants, such as ginger ale and sarsaparilla, and should take sterilized milk from a glass tube every two hours until advertising sets in. He is very versatile; would make a good dressmaker, manicure or chiropodist. Will live to be very old if properly nurtured. TIME ENOUGH. R R. OFFICIAL: You may not + believe it, but this dining car cost $20,000. PLANETR running? How long has it been BUT HE ‘Just a wee! “Paid for itself yet comicbooks.com