Life, 1900-08-23 · page 7 of 20
Life — August 23, 1900 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Cartoon Analysis: "Fun for the Boys" This political cartoon depicts children studying the Declaration of Independence on a wall while an elderly figure (likely representing an older generation or tradition) stands above them. The satire appears to mock the gap between America's founding ideals—"all men are created equal"—and their practical implementation. The cartoon critiques how children are taught these lofty principles while the reality of American life contradicts them. The "boys" studying the document represent youth inheriting a nation that preaches equality but fails to practice it. The stern adult figure suggests an authority figure unwilling or unable to bridge this ideological gap. The page's title "LIFE" and the magazine's satirical nature suggest this was commentary on American hypocrisy regarding democratic values.
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——— a eee ls We hold these teats to be self-evident broww Urs Oe That all,men are created; eee i they are endowed, by their with certein uinoliengble ; that omong these ore @F it d the purse . That to secu! "ts ore! a NOT wishing his modesty to come +N © between his readers and a good thing, Lire prints the following: A Psalm of Life (N. Y.) (With due apologies to Mr. Longfeltow.) <¢TPELL me not, in mournful numbers, Lire is but an empty dream!” Ne'eradream! Live never slumbers, And with wit its pages teem. (Subscribe at once? “Lire is real! Lire is earnest!" Crowded full of clever stuff ; Contributions it returnest If they're not right up to snuff. (Provided you send stamps.) “ Artis long, and Time is fleeting,” ‘Time is money, so we're told ; Long on Art, and short on eating, (That's me); fleeting is my ‘ gold.” (I'm in debt, besides.) “In the world’s broad field of ‘humor, ’”” (“Battle ” ’s what the Poet said); Lire we must have ; that’s no rumor! For, if you've no Lire — you're dead. (Only 35.00 a year.) YUN YOR TUE Boys. Lives like C. D. Gibson's teach us. How to capture Fame and Cash : Draw like him—success will reach us; Also look at Kemble, Blash— (against the “ field.") Gilbert, Hanna, Hutt and Walker, Attwood, Herford, Richards, too ; Live's artistic staff's a “‘corker” ! I should smile! (and so should you)— (Not to mention the writers.) Albert E, Peters. Interviewing a Celebrity. A REeEPoRTER CALLS, AND A WoRLD Is WIsER. Ge was a quarter to twelve, on a clear, cool day last week, when I jumped from the car and proceeded up Broadway to Madame T. 8 favorite hotel. Picture the emotion which agitated me when I found my- self about to meet her of whom I had heard so much—the famous artist- authoress of France. But fortunately for my peace of mind, I was not kept long in suspense. Madame is always delightfully prompt, and I had scarcely entered her luxurious suite before dis- tant hangings parted, and she came swimming towards me, exquisitely gowned. . “From my old friend, the New York Inquisitor, presume,” she hospitably rippled, “Yes,” I rejoined, “ with the warm- est welcome to America. What of your voyage, and the latest Parisian . happenings?” “ Tiens!" sho smiled, sinking into a low chair, ‘* O'eat fini/" As she adjusted herself among the cushions, I had a chance to note the captivating arrangement of perfumed hair, the facile hands and the patrician poise of head. » What a bewitchingly unique scarf,”” Texclaimed. ‘“ May I ask the price?”” “ Two francs ; it becomes me, does it not?’ she replied, joyously. “I always wear mauve, unless I can get some- thing else.’’ “T must tell my countrywomen comicbooks.com