Life, 1905-03-02 · page 41 of 44
Life — March 2, 1905 — page 41: what you’re looking at
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This Life magazine page mixes editorial content with advertising—typical of early 20th-century magazines. **Top section**: An article on George Washington's appearance, discussing how different artists portrayed him inconsistently. The author (William Curtis Taylor) argues that the popular image of Washington as dignified and reserved is likely inaccurate, citing Washington's own complaints about sitting for portraits. **Middle**: A humorous anecdote about a schoolboy named Johnny who, while being scolded for misconduct, becomes fascinated not by his father's moral argument but by noticing his father's lower jaw moves when he talks—missing the point entirely. The joke satirizes children's lack of serious attention. **Bottom**: Two advertisements—one for "Standard" brand porcelain bathroom fixtures, and one for "The Big Four Route," a railroad connecting eastern and western U.S. regions. These are commercial, not satirical content. No political cartoons appear on this page.
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|, What Did Washington Look Like ? “A TAPOLEON’S cynical definition of his- N tory as ‘a lie agreed upon’ hasa direct pplication to the general acceptance of a most accurate portrait of Washington. Whatever ther of his Country may have looked] rtainly did not resemble the popular r startling assertion is made by ) Curtis Taylor the text of an interest- ing study. Ilis method of proof is “to secure | confirmation of the agreements and] cement of the disagreements of artists” for whom Washington After a careful study of over ravings and a number of and various coins at the ‘ence was made to composite three applications being made. s for the several groupings were sided by the point features.” The resulting Wash- able in its definiteness of out- The reprodue- teresting di ed nt artists, ¢ at least forty-five sittings score of aspirants besides posing | shadow-silhouettes. How he re-] s tax on comfort he remarked in a Tam so hackneyed to} inter’s pencil that 1 am their beck and sit like pa-| ument whilst they are de- ines of my face. At first T was} ient at the request and as restive under} on as a colt is of the saddle; now] oves more readily to the Thill than Chair.” nguished men of our day,” Mr serts, “if they were painted by so lifferent artists, would show without 1 in such a range of portraits, the] Kindly phases of character which are reflected ‘om the canvases that we have been con- We can no longer believe those his- ‘orians who tell us of the habitual stateliness reserve of Washington, When not on his ssimal dignity, he must have been geni- ality itself." Booklovers’ Magazine. ‘Oo of my boys had skipped his classes, deceived his mother, been found out, and caused much unhappini all around, I aside, and we had a heart-to-heart Johnny sat still, looking at me intently, eming to be deeply impressed. I thought | was making great headway and that my little was surely penetrating Johnny's brain. never saw a child who seemed so absorbed, ven fascinated, by my line of argument. “But you never can tell. Just as I had ax in my appeal to his better covery broke over Johnny. teacher,’ he said, eagerly, ‘it's your ower jaw that moves, ain't it?'"—New York Sux. Standard’ PORCELAIN ENAMELED Baths & One Piece Lavatories ‘THE low price of “Standard” Porcelain Enameled Ware permits every home the comfort of a modern and sanitary bathroom. No matter how inexpensive the equipment, “Standard” Ware is beautiful and luxurious, while its freedom from cracks and crevices brings an assurance of health to the entire household. The fixtures shown in this illustration, “Stardarf” Modern Bathroom Design P36, cost approximately $84.25, not counting piping and labor. If you are planning to have a new bathroom equipment or a lavatory you will find our handsome book “MODERN BATHROOMS” of the greatest assistance. It shows many simple, inexpensive interiors as well as luxurious ones for the laundry, kitchen and toilet room as well as bath- room. It gives expert advice, suggestions for decoration, and approximate cost of each fixture. Sent on receipt of 6 cents postage (100 pages). CAUTION: Every piece of Slandar€? Ware bears oar guarantee “Groen ant Gold" label, and has oar trade-mark “Standard” cast on the oatside. Untess the labe! and trade-mark are on the fixtare it is not “Standard” Ware. Refuse substitates—they are all inferior and will cost you more in the end. Saat” Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co. In London: 2 Holvens Viadoct. Dept. 34, PITTSBURG. PA. The Big Four Route Tho great connocting link between tho East and Colorado, Texas and California and between the North, Northeast and Northwest and Florida Consult Big Four Agonts, or Warren J. Lynch, G. P. & T. A. Cincinnati, comicbooks.com