Life, 1904-04-21 · page 6 of 22
Life — April 21, 1904 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Main Cartoon ("His Dream of Mormonism"):** The top illustration satirizes Mormonism, depicting a man's fantasy of multiple wives serving him. The accompanying verses mock both Mormon polygamy and the doctrine of eternal life, presenting the practice as absurd wish-fulfillment. The satire mocks Mormons' religious beliefs while critiquing male-centered polygamous arrangements. **Lower Cartoon:** A simple humorous sketch shows a man with a dachshund dog, likely playing on the dog's elongated shape. **"The Well Well Institute" Advertisement:** The right side contains a health institute advertisement claiming to cure patients through fresh air, light exposure, and no clothing—a health fad reflecting early 20th-century "nature cure" movements. The satirical title suggests skepticism about such dubious medical claims.
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HIS DREAM OF MORMONISM It feeds on stars eternal, shining in the eyes — Love. ‘Tis born of souls that touch above the Heart. And lo! the way of Love is found — Dress Goons, And Lam Love and come to be your guide ! Everywoman, [ must haste away, ( Procession toward altar.) For since | hear that Love eternal is— Montrose J. Moses. Ihave my Duty to perform on earth — And Fashions change from year to year — Farewell! The Well Well Institute. Wortpty Ways. HE Well Well Institute is now open to the public. All And 1, too, Everywoman, needs must go, are cordially invited to enter. For since I see your Heart and Better Self, Our system of giving patients no food while with us is a Lknow we.twoiwould never find ithe way = great advance on all other sanitarium methods. Patients gain steadily in weis Ah, Everywoman, see— the path is long — We believe in fresh air. Consequently, our patrons sleep And | would feel you ever by my side — on the roof. Only the best slates used. No bed clothes Come —let us hasten — Let us greet the Dawn! allowed, as they interfere with oxygenation of the skin. No clothes are worn at our Institute. Clothes retard diges- tion, clog the pores, promote germ life, and create envious thoughts, One of our rules is that every one shall wait on himself. This promotes health-giving and life-giving interests. Pleasant occupations, such as fanning the superintendent in hot weather, etc. ‘Terms from one hundred dollars to four hundred dollars a week for single persons, according to roof .ocation. Chil- dren double. Money in advance. Send five dollars and secure our catalogue. Endorsed by the profession. No medicines permitted except our own make. Well Well Institute for all people in poor health with plenty of cash. Tom Masson. Farewell | Everyman. comicbooks.com