Life, 1903-12-03 · page 3 of 22
Life — December 3, 1903 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three separate satirical captions accompanying a single illustration. The drawing depicts a romantic scene: a man seated while two women interact with him—one standing behind, one sitting across from him. The three jokes play on themes of romantic constancy and change: 1. **"HE"** jokes that men change frequently, while women's love remains consistent 2. **"HOW"** references distance (Tammany Hall to the White House), likely alluding to political aspirations or social climbing 3. **"MR. MORGAN'S"** references undigested securities—a pun on J.P. Morgan, the famous banker, suggesting financial speculation or digestion metaphors applied to securities The satire targets both romantic relationships and contemporary financial/political figures through wordplay and double meanings typical of Life magazine's style.
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