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This page is primarily **advertising and reader correspondence**, not political satire. The "From Our Readers" section contains two letters debating Christian Science—one criticizing a previous Life article mocking "Christian Scientists" as hypocritical, another defending Christian Science's efficacy based on a medical case. The advertisements feature early automobiles (Rambler touring cars, Northern automobiles) and photography equipment (Goerz camera lenses), typical of Life magazine's 1904 commercial content. There is **no political cartoon** on this page. The satirical element appears limited to Life's earlier editorial content that prompted reader responses about Christian Science—a contemporary social controversy—but that content isn't shown here.

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built and why equal io streogth and service to higher priced care. A Copy is youre for the asking. Rondo’ Touring Cars Eight Models, $650.00 to $1,350.00 at the factory. Mode!" L," illustrated above, aa 16 IP. double cylinder oppowet tore, M inch wheel bave,'30 inch wood artillery wheels tour “ntti spring, 3 iach \d two powerful brakes; per hour right, 1.7 Ihe: equiement Bol ‘top brassoll side bras head fisht, Solar bras tail Nant, brass tube horn, two willow basvete, canny y top wiih beveled plate glass swinging front. and » aterproo! side curtains, Price, $1,350.00 at the factory. Thomas B. Jeffery @ Co., Kenosha, Wis., U.S. A. Chicago Branch, 304 Wabash Av Boston Branch, 145 Colambus Jomobil The Auto-Sparker doeesway entirely withall tarting aod running batteries, thelr anvoyance thd ervense, - No belt—no rite _, Motsinger Device Mtg. Co. 70 Main Street, Pendleton, ind. "99% of Camera value isin the lens’’ The "StyleB" Goerz lens lets light through with the least possible resistance— this is neces- sary for instantaneous pho- tography. Our new for- mula for the Goerz Style B has produced a lens which en- ables the amateur to make pictures under conditions which have heretofore been considered unfavorable. When you buy a camera tell the man you want a Goerz Lens. Sample Photographs sent on request Cc. P. GOERZ, Room 53, 52 E. Union Square, New York City T° THe Epitor oF Lire. Sir:—Hav read the extremely clever | and humorous hypothetical “Diary of a Chris- | tian Scientist” in your issue of the roth inst., and also the two references to Christian Sci- | ence which appeared in Lire for March 17, we beg to offer a kindly remonstrance against the} practice of making Christian Science an object of jest. As a matter of fact, a genuine Christian Sci- ence mother is a model practical housewife, and not at all unmindful of her responsibilities to her husband and family. She knows that anxiety and worry will not benefit those around her, but this does not prevent her from dis- charging any necessary household duties, It must be remembered that religion is a serious subject, although its adherents are fre-| quently very happy people and appreciative of a good joke, even when directed against them selves. It does not seem right, however, to make fun of a religious system which is doing such inestimable good as is Christian Science. Only this week a Christian Scientist told ina public meeting of the healing of a child from an abscess on the mastoid bone. When the Scientist was called all preparations had been made for a surgical operation; the parents not realizing that their child could be relieved by Christian Science, had only sought its sust: ing influence in meeting this trying ordeal, When the Scientist arrived the surgeon had gone out, and in the meanwhile, after comfort- ing the parents, one treatment was given to the child. When the surgeon returned with the family physician and nurses to perform the operation some hours later, no trace of the dis- ease could be found. ne doctor expressed the greatest surprise, and pronounced the case a k of nature. He said that it was quite providential, as the child might not have sur- vived the operation. In view of the many benefits being conferred by Christian Science, we do not think that the subject would be spoken of lightly were it bet- ter understood, and until then we hope it will not again be considered as a subject of ridicule. | Yours very truly, Richard P. Verrall, Publication Committee. New York, Marcit 18, 1904. T° THe Epttor oF Lire. Dear Sir: 1 have noticed with satisfac- tion several articles in your paper upon “Chris- tian Science,” which seem to me to be punctur- ing this inflated humbug in the proper way. Ac- tive opposition or even persecution of a popular imposture often only stimulates its development, | but ridicule is a more potent weapon and finds more easily the vulnerable point in a false doc- trine. “Live and let live” is an old principle. NOT (Continued on second page following.) Northern Runabout $750 AUTOMOBILES Have Speed Simplicity and Strength. They make the long tour a delightful trip—the short jaunt a joy. Their comfort, hand- some design and finish, silent running and freedom from odor, obedience and economy make them perfect machines for pleasure riding. The Pivotal Body Bearings, combined with luxurious cush- ions, absorb all jar. Built for particular people and sold under a positive guarantee. Write for catalog and nearest dealer's name, Northern Touring Car $1500 (Chainiess) Northern Manufacturing Co. Detroit, Mich., U.S.A. Member Natlonat Avsociation Licensed Automobile Mancfacturers Hygienic, ‘Telephone 5 for Guard “4 Sess Feoote Prevents infection and the lodging ‘of germs in telephone transmitters. It both lacks and prevents odors. Increases the transmitting efficien- cy of the telephone. Price, $1.00. comicbooks.com