Life, 1904-03-31 · page 7 of 20
Life — March 31, 1904 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Top Cartoon:** Shows Uncle Sam at a sideboard with well-dressed gentlemen gathered around, toasting. The caption reads "GENTLEMEN, I'D LIKE TO DRINK TO YOUR VERY GOOD HEALTH" with guests responding "OH, WE'RE HEALTHY ENOUGH, THANK YOU." This appears to satirize diplomatic relations or foreign policy, depicting Uncle Sam (America) offering hospitality that's being politely rebuffed—likely commentary on international tensions or failed diplomatic gestures of the era. **"Afterthought" Section:** A silhouetted cartoon showing a figure surrounded by toys/figures, captioned "EDWARD (AS HIS THING REFUSES TO START): MY KINDNESS FOR A HORSE." This mocks someone named Edward whose mechanical device has broken down. **"Flirting" Section:** Defines flirtation as a social signaling system between two people, noting it's "undoubtedly an art" but unregulated except at seaside resorts. Humorous domestic dialogue follows about penny thoughts versus dollars.
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