Life, 1905-08-10 · page 5 of 26
Life — August 10, 1905 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page features three satirical commentary sections with a central illustration of three female figures surrounded by flowers, labeled "FADING." **"Modern"** mocks Christian Scientists' prayer practices for world peace. **"United"** references Ottoman Empire physicians and surgical practices, suggesting the "native physicians" lack modern safety standards—likely commentary on Turkey's perceived backwardness during an era of Western imperial attitudes. **"Desperate"** presents a dialogue about a Canal Board member facing job loss, possibly referencing the Panama Canal construction project. **"Defined"** offers a humorous definition of the Panama Canal as "a long line of politics extending across the Isthmus of Panama." The floral imagery with "FADING" suggests commentary on declining institutions or ideas, though the specific reference remains unclear without additional context about the publication date.
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mene, mina, mo, a grafter by the toe, If he hollers, let him go, Ene, mene, mina, mo, RS. EDDY’S latest edict dircets that Christian Scientists shall cease to offer special prayer for the peace of the world. In connection with the President's efforts, the outlook for peace scems more encouraging. It is well to lessen > odds against the bird with the ve branch Give the little chap a chance. N the days of Moses it was fat and lean, then it now it is gasolene. was crinoline, and FADING, United. “CHE Czarseems to think his crown is fastened securely on his head."* “Yes, If he loses one, he'll prob- ably lose the other.”’ tive physicians in the Otto- ‘mpire do not practice sur- ¢ profession is “rendered un- © circumstances that follow Few cases of operation for appen citis have as yet be reported from there, and inoculations with serum are likewise rare. After al ite so stupid and unable to cope with the encies of modern civilization as has hitherto been supposed? is the unspeakable Turk Desperate. IRST OFFICIAL: Say, Bill, Hig- ginbotham of the Canal Board is in trouble, They say he stole up a shipload of dredge house, beat his wife s set fire to a lodg- nseless, and oned a couple of auditors, id he'll lose his job. Secoxp Orrictat: Oh, I guess not. That'll all blow over. “Well, the President has exonerated him!" “No! Gosh, is it as bad as that?” Defined. “ DAPA, what is the Panama Canal?” “My son, it long line of politics extending across the Isthmus of Panama,” comicbooks.com