Life, 1899-03-25 · page 12 of 32
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# Page 252 of Life Magazine - Analysis The top illustration shows two well-dressed men on horseback in what appears to be a rural setting. The caption references the Prince of Wales claiming he'll never visit the United States again, with dialogue about "spreading" suggesting political tension—likely relating to early 20th-century Anglo-American relations. Below are three satirical pieces: "His Finish" (a golf joke about expensive equipment), "An Everyday Affair" (a domestic argument about cold coffee and marriage expectations), and "Not Adulterated" (a brief joke about milk purity). The content reflects Life magazine's typical format: mixing political commentary with social humor about gender relations, consumerism, and domestic life. The specific Prince of Wales reference suggests this is pre-WWI era satire.
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IF HE TRAVELS. “THE PRINCE OF WALES TRLLS ME Me WILL NRVER AGAIN VISIT THE UNITED STATES,” SIGHED MR. TODT “18 THAT Sof" QUERIED THE IMPERIALIST. His Finish. D E bought two gaudy, scar- let coats, Brass-buttoned, green collars; His knickerbockers mado tho bill Close to $100. with Tho Golf Club that ho joined was large, Established well and thrifty, And for his fee, in good, hard cash, Ho next put up a 50. His brassy, cleeks, and putter fino, Tho club with which to drive, The bag, the balls, and othor sticks, Cost nearly 25. With shoos, broad- soled, with hobnails filled, Ho next his foot bedecks ; For them ho gave up in exchange A crisp, now, groon-backed X. “WELL, I DON'T For sundries like a code of rules, White paint, a rubber tee, And books to tell him how to play, He dropped at least a V. At last be started out one day, And as he hit tho fenco— “Gee!” somo one hoard the caddio say, “Ho playa like 30 cents,” W.N. P. D. An Everyday Affair. ¢¢TT- HIS coffee’s cold, dear.” “T knew you would say that” “You must have known it was cold, then.” “You'd better make it yourself.” “Nonsense! When a thing is made over and over again every day it ought to be well done.” “Am I responsible for what the ser- vant did?” “I don’t know—I guess not.” “O-ho! You ought to have married a perfect woman.” ‘My dear, don't get huffy.” “ Hugty! Lhate that word, The only thing you think about is your own com- fort. You ought to have married a housekeeper.” HOW BE 18 GOING TO KEEP OUT OF IT, IP WE 00 ON SPREADING.” ‘Come, for heaven’s sake, dear, let up!” “Selfish!” “shim “And overbearing.” “ Now, now!” “* And finding fault all the time.” “Look here, What have I said? I merely remarked that the coffee was cold.” “ That's enough. said it.” “Ha, hal you want it. It was the way you Have it cold if I'll never The way! Put it on ice, mention it again, you can bet on that.” “Of course not. You martyr!” “Well, what do you want me to say? T'llsay anything you want—anything for peace.” “Go away from me!" “ But, my dear—” ““T never want to speak to you again.” Tom Masson, Not Adulterated. USTOMER: Your milk isn’t rich, *“Mirxman: No, it's poor but honest.