Life, 1903-05-28 · page 3 of 22
Life — May 28, 1903 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct satirical pieces: **"Adroit" (top story):** A joke about a wedding where the Archbishop passes a hat during the ceremony to collect money for the bride's dowry—$995,000 total. The satire mocks the financial nature of upper-class marriages and suggests the Church opportunistically exploits such occasions. **"What a Very Small Thing Frightens Our G.O.P."** (bottom left): A cartoon depicting an elephant appearing startled or distressed, likely referencing the Republican Party's reaction to some contemporary political threat or event—the specific reference is unclear without additional context. The page also includes introductory letters recommending household staff, typical of Life's satirical social commentary on domestic service and class relations in early 20th-century America.
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TP HE guests were waiting. Already the organ was play- ing the processional. op Under the terms of the betrothal, the bride was to 2M pay nine hundred and ninety-five thousand dollars, cash, She had counted out a thousand ten- 4 thousand-dollar bills. “*Change, please,” she said. That his Grace the Duke was nettled, everybody could see. It was a painful moment. But the Archbishcp came to the rescue. Laughing asif it were all the best joke in the world, he passed the hat among the bridal party, and ina moment collected five thousand dollars, which he pressed into the bride’s hand, Thus the self-respect of neither was sacrificed. Of course the story leaked out. “Dear old fellow !"’ exclaimed everybody, and the Archbishop was more in demand at weddings than ever, FRENCH used to be the language of diplomats; it has risen to become the language of cooks. THE SUMMER GIRL oN TimK. Some Letters of Introduction. TPHIS will introduce my chauffeur, who is leaving me for a little much- needed rest. He is a good man in every respect. While in my employ, he ran over two or three ordinary people every day and smashed no end of vehicles of every description, But such was his devotion to my best interests that he almost always escaped unrecognized. He is absolutely reckless in his profession, and any wealthy man wishing to have some good sport will find him invaluable. A. Slasher. I can cordially recommend the bearer as a competent cook and fine laundress, She is willing and obliging, and perfect in any way. She was in my employ from four o'clock Saturday afternoon to eight o'clock Sunday morning. WHAT A VERT SMALL THING PRIOMTENS OUR 6. O- P. unday 8 Mrs, Potts. comicbooks.com