Life, 1904-04-21 · page 6 of 22
Life — April 21, 1904 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 380 **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.