Life, 1905-11-30 · page 8 of 24
Life — November 30, 1905 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two satirical pieces attacking prominent figures and institutions: **"He Took No Risks"** mocks an unnamed man (likely a public figure) who claims to carry "no insurance" for his family's welfare, implying reckless irresponsibility disguised as bold principle. **"An Unpopular Hero"** attacks the President of the S.P.C.A. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). The satire suggests this President fights against progress and modern conveniences (motors, flying machines, submarines) while championing animal welfare—positioning him as hypocritically opposed to human advancement. The cartoon shows him declaring "I will do all the talking," suggesting he silences reasonable debate. The accompanying text criticizes both his management and a Rector's position on the same issue, portraying the S.P.C.A. President as arrogant and obstructive to progress.
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634 Southey Up to Date. “QYOU are old, Father William,” th “And your hair has becon You were sixty last birthday, and yet you're not dead. young man said, ery white. you think at your age it’s quite right?” He Took No Risks. GMITH: How about your fami Jones: They will be provided for, old man. after your death? I carry no insurance. TT account of Admiral Togo and the Admirals under his command, to- their staffs some rousands of gether wit sailors heathen temple to up thanks for the’ 1s rather unpleas- f the Lord's weak ness for the strongest squad- rons. It is barely possible, ull proceeding to a however, that the Japanese for conversion nity, in due time, and certainly it behooves no effort in order Lord may of having otten His A. D. 2500. + Y DEAR, what shall it be—motor car, flying hine or subms ? Let's take a ride on one of those old-fashioned rail- roads at were once so much used. An Unpopular Hero. OW he does lov this President Ss. P.c And he is always at it; either against general progress, or the unbridled comfort of an women who are try- _ ing to start new so- ‘This time it is inst a cl S$ man and the clergy wife. And according to ts in the daily press, he is—as usual—arrogant aud vindictive. Having aided a church, he must, of course, boss it, as he ntly bosses to its ruin the S. P. C. A. arch aflairs a ‘alto Bishop Scarborough was made by Mr. Haines, who wrote Sparks was retained as rector he would not give the parish his support. ‘The Bishop did not remove Mr. Sparks and Mr. Haines fete es ” Which indicates a plucky preacher and a sensible Bishop. Of course, J. P. Haines left. Not being able to bully either the Bishop or the Rector, of what further use was that temple to him? But do not suppose, O Reader, that this benevolent gentleman was vanquished. “While harmony existed, the rector of Christ's Churc to the Haines property at will, no fence dividing them f the feud one day the Haines gardener appeared w ‘began planting the ground in the rear of the rectory ces, tearing up a set of clothes poke ople say is a ‘spite grove’ was soon there to shut out s palatial home, and incidentally shut out Rector Sparks's view of Toms River (rom his back veranda.” How like the cherished President of the S.P.C. A.! He does enjoy a fight in which nobody can strike back. But comicbooks.com