Life, 1904-03-03 · page 9 of 38
Life — March 3, 1904 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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This page features a poem titled "Out With Norah" by Clinton Scollard, accompanied by a portrait of a woman wearing an elaborate wide-brimmed hat and feathered boa—fashionable attire of the early 1900s. The poem celebrates an Irish woman named Norah, referencing "The Wearing of the Green" (an Irish nationalist song) and Saint Patrick. The verses romantically describe dancing, walking, and sitting with Norah, praising her appearance and charm. The satirical point appears to target sentimental Irish-American nostalgia and romanticization of Irish identity, particularly around Saint Patrick's Day themes. The fashionable portrait contrasts with the poem's idealized, somewhat saccharine treatment of Irish romance and cultural pride.
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3 ate 205 Out With Norah. E been out to walk with Norah, Sure, and she’s a queen There's no waid could shine before her In old Ireland over sea. Under skies with sapphire arching Braver sight was never seen machree ! Than where all the boys were To ‘The Wearing rehing f the Green.” ce with Norah ; T've been out to da ; ther foot is light as air; She'd have had one more If Saint Patrick had been there, How her gray eyes gleamed and gla Fairer eyes were never seen !— And the merry Was “ ‘The train we d aring of the T've been sitting out with Norah, (O the blarney of the maid !) Listening and bending o'er her While the music played and played. There was bliss all others missed, too,— Redder lips were never seen ! And the good old tune we kissed to Was ** The Wearing of the Green.” Clinton Scollard. comicbooks.com