Life, 1903-07-23 · page 3 of 28
Life — July 23, 1903 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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This page from Life magazine (copyright 1903) contains humor pieces and illustrations typical of early 1900s satirical journalism. **"Her Ways"** presents a poem by Madeline Bridges about a sweetheart's kindness, contrasted with a dialogue between Elsie and Mrs. Dimpleton discussing marriages made in heaven. **"Remiss"** jokes about a woman fainting on a streetcar and a conductor's awkward response to the situation. **"A Better Feeling"** depicts a conversation where Stone visits Van Antler and humorously explains that Van Antler's servants initially treated him coldly until discovering he'd paid them money. The illustrations show typical domestic and social scenarios of the era. The humor relies on period-specific social conventions—etiquette, class distinctions, and gender roles—rather than political commentary. The cartoons satirize everyday social interactions and human nature rather than specific public figures or events.
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\ i 5 i A Re Y {} ‘TAE LASTEST THING sue dors. Copyright. 1902, by Lite PubiiaMng Co A Better Feeling. OBBLE: I was over at Newport the other day, visiting Van Antler. Stone : How did his servants treat you? “Rather snippy at first, but they warmed up a bit when I explained that I had given them all the money I had.” REASONS OF HER OWN, Mr. Porcupine: you ssY YoU Love ME, M188 PORCUPINE. WON'T You Come TO MY Anus? 75 Her Ways. M Y sweetheart has the loveliest ways + Of being kind! Her tender smile Matches her yearning, earnest gaze ; Her whisper is enough to wile A saint, or hermit. . . . In amaze I contemplate her charms—but, then, My sweetheart has the loveliest ways. Of being kind—to other men ! Madeline Bridges. PLSIE: Mamma, are marriages made in heaven? Mrs, DiMPLetos “ Have I got to Yes, dear. ait that long?“ Remiss. Prrom the people in the car the cry went up: «A woman has fallen in a faint !"" The conductor paled. “Heavens!"’ he exclaimed. “ What will the company say when they learn she had room to fall?"” Then he burst into tears, for he had a family to keep and sorely needed his job. PlArWwrIGH? How do you know the public don’t like a plot? ManaGer: Perhaps they do. But they've gone without one so long that I'm afraid to risk it BAKE: \ , wur comicbooks.com