Life, 1904-11-24 · page 6 of 22
Life — November 24, 1904 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a portrait illustration captioned "Mr. Theodore Cromwell Roosevelt, Author, Soldier, Hunter, Policeman, Politician and President." The illustration depicts a man in medieval knight's armor with a prominent mustache and wide-brimmed hat, holding a rifle. The armor appears to be satirical commentary—presenting Roosevelt in exaggerated, chivalric costume rather than modern dress. The accompanying article titled "When Love Comes" offers romantic advice to a woman named "Gerty," discussing courtship and marriage prospects. The satire likely mocks Roosevelt's well-known image as a vigorous, combative "man of action"—his reputation as a hunter, soldier, and rough-rider. By rendering him as a medieval warrior, Life magazine appears to be commenting humorously on his hypermasculine public persona and adventurous self-presentation.
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500 When Love Comes. ERTY G— writes and wants to know how she can tell when she is in love. “Tam eighteen,” says Gerty G—, “and have been keeping company with a young man for some time It's all right when we are out ing, where there's some- to look at, or when we are playing golf, where there's something to do. But when we are sitting alone together at night, and the conversation lags, it's tire- some, and I wonder whether I ought to marry a man like that.”” We are glad that you have written us as frankly as you have, Gerty, because we be- lieve it lies within our humble province to set you right. We don’t want to break the news too suddenly, Gerty, but now that you are bracing yourself for the shock, in the gentlest manner possible we desire to inform you that you are not in Love is something that takes hold, It isn’t exactly a cat’s paw, that just ruffles the placid waters of your heart and then dies out like an evening But when love be- rustle the there's something Love is a whirlwind, and you can go through your entire system and fasten down everything as much as you will, but when the wind of love goes through, it’s apt to level everything. When you are in love, Gerty, and the young mao comes around and sits on the sofa with you, your heart tears itself away from every fleeting minute with a sob, and mere talk is only to cut off all communication. When you are in love, and anything is said except * Darling" and “Pet,” and other recognized symbols, then the lines are down and no messages can be transmitted, You'll know when you're in love, Gerty. The wires will be crossed with a vine-clad cottage and you'll begin to look tor lonesome places. Orange blossoms will dot the landscape, your head will acquire the shoulder droop, snd you'll begin to hate your family. sometimes GE. love. yy Wil breeze. gins to leaves, MR. THEODORE CROMWELL ROOSEVELT. AUTHOR, SOLDIER, HUNTER, POLICEMAN, POLITICIAN AND PRESIDENT. Don't be uneasy, Gerty. Learn how to sew, to cook and to play cribbage and read aloud now while you may, and some day, when you feel that your time has all been wasted, you'll wake up with a start and find that you've been kidnapped by Cupid. You'll be filled with delirious happiness and keen agony. You'll be hot and cold and begin to see visions and dream dreams, You'll know it when the time comes, Gerty. comicbooks.com