Life, 1905-08-10 · page 13 of 26
Life — August 10, 1905 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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**The Cartoon:** "The Good Old Summer-Time? Waiting for Her Returns" depicts a woman and child waiting at a gate while a man stands apart—likely illustrating anxieties about a wife's extended absence during summer (possibly at a resort or vacation destination). **The "Ice" Article:** This is political satire about Senate spending. It mocks the Sergeant-at-Arms ordering a million pounds of ice for Senators' comfort during the fiscal year. The piece satirizes Republican claims of fiscal conservatism while noting they prioritize senators' comfort over budgetary restraint. The satire suggests hypocrisy: Republicans promote economical governance publicly while authorizing lavish perks like ice supplies for themselves privately.
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