Life, 1900-09-13 · page 1 of 20
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Cover, September 13, 1900 This satirical cover comments on **prizefighting and gambling**. The illustration shows two figures examining what appear to be fight announcements or betting materials, with newspapers scattered about. The caption addresses the contradiction of public outcry against prizefights while people eagerly wager money on them: "ISN'T IT TERRIBLE THE WAY PUGILISTS POUND ONE ANOTHER? IT ONLY GOES TO SHOW WHAT PEOPLE WILL DO FOR MONEY... BUT A PRIZE FIGHT ONLY LASTS FOR AN HOUR. WHAT IS THAT TO MARRYING FOR MONEY?" The satire suggests **hypocrisy**—society condemns brutal prizefights yet participates in arguably worse behavior (marrying for financial gain). The ornate left border contains typical Life magazine decorative elements and small illustrations. This reflects the era's ongoing debate over boxing's legitimacy and morality.
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.VOLUME XXXVI. NEW YORK, SEPT. 13, 1900. NUMBER 931," Entered at the New York Post OMice as Second-Class Mail Matter. Copyright, 1900, by LIFE PUBLISHING CoMPAxY. “ISN'T IT TERRIBLE THE WAY PUGILISTS POUND OXE ANOTHERY IT ONLY GORS TO SHOW WHAT PEOPLE WILL DO FOR MONEY.” “BUT A PRIZE-FIGHT ONLY LASTS FOR AN HOCK. WHAT 18 THAT TO MARRYING FOR MONEY?" comicbooks.com.