Life, 1897-10-07 · page 3 of 20
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 283 This page contains three distinct humor pieces: 1. **"I Didn't!"** - A poem by Carter about a man named Jack who kissed someone without intending to, exploring the contradiction between his actions and stated intentions. 2. **"Not Tailors Enough in Jail"** - Social commentary on New York's prison labor system, specifically criticizing the shortage of tailors in prisons. The piece argues that while convicts should work productively, there aren't enough skilled tailors to meet state clothing demands. 3. **"Doubtful"** - A brief dialogue joke where Briggs questions Miss Palisade's tact, and Griggs responds with a humorous anecdote about her refusing him because he couldn't support her financially. The accompanying illustration labeled "Behind the Scenes" depicts a domestic scene, likely illustrating marital or romantic tension related to the content.
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I Didn't! I DIDN'T intend kissing Jack— I hadn't the slightest intention Of giving his kiss fondly back. I sigh, as this subject I mention, And blush at the thought of my smack! I knew he would try to kiss me (We sat on the sofa together); My mind was made up. He should 1 I'd punish his foolish endeavor— Rebuke his behavior, so free! 1 didn’t intend kissing Jack— But, somehow or other, I did it. Why couldn't the Fates hold me back? Why wasn’t ma there to forbid it? 1] blush at the thought of that smack! Curley. Not Tailors Enough in Jail. HE plan for keeping busy the convicts in the prisons of the State of New Vork provides that they shall work for the State and manufacture, as far as possible, everything that the State has occasion to buy. It is proposed that they shall make, among other things, the uniforms of the National Guard, and that is a good plan. The objection to it, that there is at present a dearth of first-class tailors in prison, is not fatal even if itistrue. Of course, since the Dingley law began to work, the inducement of first-class tailors to modify their methods so as to continue at large has been greater than usual, but that, though for atime it may check the operation of the law of supply and demand, is hardly likely to upset it alto- gether. The State will doubtless have tailors enough presently, and meanwhile it can turn to account in its clothing department its embezzlers, swindlers and convicted pro- fessional men, many of whom are persons of taste and experience in dress, and may be expected to take kindly to tailoring. Doubtful. RIGGS: Is Miss Palisade a gir) of tact? GricGs Well, [don't know. When she refused me she said it wasn't because I couldn't support her. BEHIND THE SCENES. “HOw WELL YOUR WIFE MAKES LOVE!" * “SHE PRACTICES AT