Life, 1905-06-22 · page 10 of 26
Life — June 22, 1905 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains editorial content and satirical commentary rather than political cartoons. The main illustrated item is "Bubbles," a Sir John Tenniel sketch of an old person sitting with soap bubbles, likely symbolizing ephemeral or false promises. The "Reciprocity" section mocks wealthy people claiming ownership based on possessions—a commentary on capitalist ideology. "Fetch on the 'Saturnalia'" criticizes the Metropolitan Museum's handling of Bondi's "Saturnalia" painting, arguing museum directors mismanaged the work and shouldn't advertise things they haven't properly displayed. The piece advocates for ethical institutional practices. The bottom right cartoon shows anthropomorphic insects with text "What's the matter with you and Tanglefoot?" —likely a pun on a contemporary adhesive product brand, though the specific reference remains unclear.
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BUBLLES, After the picture by Sir John M lars.) Reciprocity. FERTILE source of futile groan: A man is owned by wh: Fetch on the ‘ Saturnalia.” HE discussion of the propriety of Biondi's “ Sat nalia,”” which directors of the Metropc Mus um have hid in their cellar, is developing in the public an eagerness to view that work whic soon to pass beyond control. We should be sorry to. sec the Museum attacked by such a scandal is to trot the “ Saturnalia” amob. The best way to avert nd its demerits sup out, < put it somewhere wh re folks can judge « It is not fair for the Museum pec group as not fit to be scen, and th nle to advertise the n not show it to us, We are an excitable people, and should not be d with in such fashion. HE mistake of the managers of the Society at 120 Broadway was in letting the Equitableness ooze out of it, and trying to run it on Assurance alone. os a To Our Readers. BEGINNING with issue of July 6, Lire will pub- lish every month in its special monthly num- ber a short story. These stories will be found by our readers in the back part of the paper. The first story of the the issue of July 6th, is entitled ** Mr. Anderson of the Sentinel,” by Juliet Wilbor Tompkins. series, to be publishe No Objection. N American girl was educated at a French convent and gave the sisters some trouble with her free American ideas, so the Mother Superior sent for her and said, ‘* Don’t y 1 know if you go on like that you will go orever and ev ever?” “Yes,"" said the sister “Are you sure it wil “Ce * said she “Then I don’t mind, used to it.” girl, “for I shall get Bolton Hall. From Boston. UR thanks to Mr. M must have win for the following note. It good sight, that parade of veterans. Eprror or Lire Dear Sir: \ send you a copy of the catalogue of the Work Horse ¢ which came off'on Memorial Day, You will be glad to hear that the parade was a great success. It included between 800 and go horses, and was witnessed by’ at least 5,009 p: In the Old Horse Class we had 35 years downward, and whos orty veterans, whose ages ranged from service ranged from 10 years up: J condition, and many of them were Very truly yours, Hexry C, Merwrs, Bostox, June 1, 1505 Secretary ward, Every one of them was in go in high spirits “WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU AND TANGLEFOOT?” “OH, HE'S TOO FLY FOR Mk,” comicbooks.com