Life, 1902-09-04 · page 7 of 22
Life — September 4, 1902 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Life Magazine Page 193 - Analysis **Main Illustration (top):** A domestic scene depicting a man at a desk reading documents while a woman stands nearby in what appears to be a bedroom. The caption addresses "Mary, a Christian Scientist" questioning why Christian Scientists lack faith in doctors despite trusting in God. **Context:** This satirizes Christian Science, a religious movement that emphasized spiritual healing over medical treatment. The cartoon mocks the apparent contradiction—if believers trust divine providence, why refuse doctors? **Secondary Content:** - "Theatrical Proverb" section with brief satirical quips about theater and medical professionals - "At Narragansett Pier" dialogue joke about infidelity - Small illustration of "Grippe Microbes" (influenza bacteria) The page reflects early 20th-century American attitudes toward Christian Science and emerging germ theory.
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Copyright, 1902, by Life Pubtiahing Oo. Mary, a Christlan Scientist; way WAVEN'T PEOPLE AS MUCH PAITH IN THE LORD, SI, A# THEY HAVE IN DOCTORS? “WELL, POR ONE THING, MY DEAR GIRL, THE LORD NEVER PRETENDS TO BE ABLE TO DO WHAT NE CAN'T.” Anstey’s nonsense methods in The One Before, and describes the confusion caused by a magic ring which endows the wearer with the character of the last person who had it on. It is an excellent bit of make-believe and thoroughly amusing. (Charles Scribner's Sons, $1.25.) Those who are looking for more French romances of the Weyman cut cannot do better than to read The Suitors of Yvonne, by Rafael Sabatini. The story closely parallels Under the Red Robe, Cardinal Mazarin taking the part of Cardinal Richelieu. The action is swift, rapiers are seldom sheathed, and blood flows as freely as the author's narrative. (G. P. Putnam's Sons.) Presumably The Love Story of Abner Stone, by Edwin C. Litsey, will be described as » Kentucky idyl, and certain portions of the book would entitle it to the name. But it is pervaded by that aggravating but undefinable quality exhibited by a woman who constantly just misses being beautiful. It would be a more satis- factory companion did it either promise a little less or ful6illa little more. (A.8. Barnes and Company. $1.20.) J, B, Kerfoot. ([HEATRE-GOERS are as willing as any girl to be carried away. At Narragansett Pier. LARA: Didn't you find Charlie Castleton too fresh? Mavp: I should say so, I didn’t mind his kissing me, but I thought it was too much when he asked me to be his wife. Theatrical Proverb. ANGELS rush in where fools fear to tread. ] T is much easier and more dignified for an ambulance ~. surgeon to diagnose a case as ‘drunk than to con- fess his ignorance of the ailment of the victim. It saves time, too, and ambulances have to hurry, ORIPPE MICROBES, comicbooks.com