Life, 1904-08-18 · page 7 of 22
Life — August 18, 1904 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Main Cartoon: "Adam and Eve"** The illustration depicts two figures beneath a gnarled tree in a classical style. The caption "Adam and Eve" indicates this is a biblical reference, likely satirizing traditional gender roles or marital dynamics. The woman appears to be gesturing expressively while the man listens—possibly commenting on domestic argument or relationship power dynamics. **Text Sections:** - "Precaution": A brief humorous anecdote about a gun and insurance, unrelated to the cartoon. - "Prudent Preparations": A dialogue between Mr. and Mrs. Seekitte about hiding valuables before visitors arrive—satirizing middle-class anxiety about burglary or theft. - "Dashaway/Culverton" exchange: A witty commentary on marriage prospects for women. The page uses satire to mock bourgeois concerns and romantic attitudes of the era.
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163 Prudent Preparations. “ Y DEAR,” asked Mr. Seek- itte, anxiously, ‘have you sent the silver to the Safe De- posit Company's as I told you to?” “Certainly,” replied Mrs. Seek- itte. And all your jewelry?" ‘Yes, all except my wedding- ring.”” “Hum. Well, maybe they'll overlook that, but it’s a risk I wouldn't have taken if I were you. Is the bric-d-brac all out of the house ?”” “Every bit of it.”” ‘‘And you're sure you haven't left any money lying around any- where?" ‘Not a cent.”” “Have you taken down the lace curtains?" "Yes." ‘* And hidden all the pictures up garret?"" **Yes,"" ** What did you do with the best china?’’ “I's packed away down cel- lar.”* “Well, I hardly think they'll go so far as to tear.up the carpets or carry away the piano, but I'll know more about that after it’s all over. By gracious, my books !'" “Calm yourself, dear. I had them all takenovertomother's, to- gether with the clocks and lighter pieces of furniture.” ‘Good, my dear, excellent! Well, I left my watch and studs and scarf-pin and pocketbook at the office, so after I've swallowed my cuff-buttons I guess we'll be all ready to receive the committee of prominent politicians who are > coming to notify me of my nomi- Magy, nation to Congre: 5 Alex, Ricketts. ASHAWAY: It’s sad to think of i how few girls there are y all: Precaution. “HAT hammock seems to be worn sd eee HE gun Pop looked in wasn't loaded, eat" care to marry. And yet in Willy's hands exploded ! sewan tet : Creverton: But it’s sadder to think * What can't be cured must be endured,” Well, it is the sole survivor of three of the number who don't care to marry Said Willy, + Pop was well insured.” love affairs. you. ADAM AND EVE. comicbooks.com