Life, 1903-09-03 · page 11 of 32
Life — September 3, 1903 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct cartoons and literary content: **"A Collar to the Good"** (bottom left): A satirical cartoon showing two figures exchanging money, with the caption "A CASE FOR THE S.P.C.A." (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). The joke appears to critique financial exploitation or unfair dealings—the "collar" reference likely suggests someone being "collared" (trapped) in a bad transaction, with the S.P.C.A. reference implying the victim is treated like a helpless animal. **Top illustration**: An artistic drawing accompanying the story "In Provincetown," depicting what appears to be a person fishing or struggling with a line in a rural setting. **Literary content**: Sections titled "In Provincetown," "Through a Dangerous Territory," and "What's in a Name?" appear to be story excerpts or serialized fiction typical of Life's mixed editorial format. The page blends visual satire with entertainment content characteristic of early 20th-century American humor magazines.
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mountains of Hungary. The plot is of the natve type. wherein obstacles are built up and knocked down again, and the only person never baffled by their mysteries is the reader. The author is Sir William Magnay. (L. C. Page and Company, Bos- ton, $1.50.) John T. MeCutcheon’s drawings in the Chicago Kecord- Herald have long been a source of fun and enjoyment to those hand- some Volume containing a hundred Cartoons by McCutcheon now offers an opportunity for the wider n which the clever artist deserves. (A. lurg and Company, Chicago.) J.B, Kerfoot. iar with Chicago, C. Met In Provincetown. y E urose from the steps to let the old fel- low in, and he stopped long enough to : ‘This gettin’ past you folks reminds me of the summer Squire Hopkins's three daughters was bein’ courted all at the same time. Russell Jaspie was a-courtin’ Saman- tha, the oldest girl; Frank Atwood wa a-courtin’ Mabel, and Susie, the youngest, was bein’ courted by Jim Handy. One night, pretty late, the Squire come back home from town meetin’ and started to go in by the front door, but found Russell and Samantha a-spoonin’ on the steps ; so he went to the side door, and there was Jim Handy settin’ close to little Susie. He backed off again and went around the house to get in through the kitchen without disturbin’ no one, and I'm jiggered if he didn’t stumble onto Frank a-huggin’ his other girl, Then the Squire he up and says, sayshe: ‘Prank, you let me in to-night and in the mornin’ I'll another door cut through !""" POX, sive the devil his due. It may bankrupt you. A DOLLAR TO THE GOOD. 4 CASE FOR THE 8 P. Cc. A Lut urn Go! Through a Dangerous Territory. HE route selected for the pro- sed endurance race of au- , from New York to Pitts- burg, via Buffalo, exhibits a rare felicity of choice. A notable show- ing of endurance is certain to be made. From the political condi- tions in New York and Pennsyl- vania, it is a fair presumption that the people along the way will en- dure a very great deal, possibly almost anything. Fiction of Its Own Class. REVEWER : Is there any- thing left to say about this new historical novel? Licut-Heartep Epitor: Of course; say it is just as good as all the rest of them—and just as bad as all the rest of them. What's in a Name ? r HEAR that Subbubs bet on the Shamrock.” “He had to. His cook threat- ened to leave.” comicbooks.com