Life, 1898-09-01 · page 8 of 20
Life — September 1, 1898 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 168 This page contains several satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century Life magazine humor: **"He and She"** (top): A domestic comedy about a husband criticizing his wife's dancing and social abilities, threatening to withhold her allowance unless she improves. The satire targets marital dynamics and female dependence on husbands' financial control. **"A Sage Dressing for Game"** (lower left): An illustration showing someone in striped clothing being fitted or dressed, likely satirizing fashion or vanity. **"Li Hung Chang"** section discusses a Chinese dignitary's visit to the U.S., suggesting contemporary interest in international figures and American attitudes toward visitors from the "Eastern Empire." The remaining sections are brief humorous Q&As about laundry, golf, and bill collection—typical period humor targeting domestic and leisure activities.
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He and She. E'VE had such a glori- ous time!” Tt was at the railroad station of a popular watering place. A tall, buxom woman ina sailor hat anda pink shirt waist was addressing a blistered-faced man with a listless air, who, as much as he dared, was leaning up against his dress-suit case, waiting for the incoming train for the city. “Wasn't the hop Saturday night a great success ?” she continued; “ and to think, my dear, that you would dance with me only three times. I don’t think I ever enjoyed a better game of golf than we had Saturday, But you really must brush up at it, for your form wasn’t at all good. The bathing did you so much good, didn’t it Don’t forget to put some cold cream on your face. You will find it in the upper left-hand corner of the cabinet in the bathroom, And now you must promise me that you will drop business and come again this week, Say you will, p-l-e-a s Her husband looked up with an air of suppressed joy as he heard the whistle of A SAGE DRESSING (FOR GAME). “YOU ARE SUFFERING, YOUR MAJESTY, FROM SLOW HEART ACTION AND TOO MUCH PHILADELPIIA MISSIONARY, TAKE ONE ! FROM CHICAGO, AND INCREASE THE DOSE TO A DRUMMER.” the train, and nervously gripped the handle of his | dress-suit case. “Yes, dear,” be mut- tered feebly, ‘I'll come— if I feel rested enough.” Li Hung Chang. ‘THIS gentleman, the light- { nge artist of the nee Visited States, and put up for a week at the Waldorf Hotel. Previous to that he was the w hiest man in his own country. England has reeently been clamoring to have him discharged from his present Position, so that Li Hung Chang's sorrows have been multiplying. It was bad enough before, when an order from tts’ Imperial master might be received at any moment, Instructing him that he must be stripped of a brand new golf sult, But now, when nning to run errands for England, Germany and Russia, and at the same time square himself with the local ring, It ts doubly depressing. It would seem as if Li Hung Chang's future was rather precarious, The best thing he can do ts to settle In the United States and open up a first-class laundry. . OW long docs it take you to do up a white ruffled skirt?” Lacnpress: Generally about two washings, ma'am. Not Lost, But— DROVE a golf ball in the air, It fell to earth, I know not where. With patience and with skill profound I searched tho grass for rods around. No more that ball will soothe my eye, The caddie got there first—that's why. Hopeless Either Way. ULPINS: Remember, James, if any- one calls to collect a bill, I'm away on my vacation, Jaw But suppose, sir, they see you first? «You can say I’ve just got back. It’s about the same thing.”