Life, 1906-01-11 · page 8 of 26
Life — January 11, 1906 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main illustration depicts three figures in formal dress building a large snowman. The caption reads: "Robbie, why do you blame all the naughty things you do onto your little brother?" / "Why not? Mamma says he's too small to punish." This is a joke about childhood behavior—a child conveniently blames his younger sibling for misbehavior because the little brother cannot be disciplined for it. The humor relies on the child's cynical logic exploiting parental leniency toward smaller children. The "Answers to Correspondents" section below addresses various readers' questions about life matters, including topics like municipal ownership, life insurance, and personal finance advice. These appear to be genuine advice columns typical of the era's satirical magazines.
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“RORBIE, WILY DO YOU BLAME ALL THE NAUGHTY THINGS YOU DO ONTO YOUR LITTLE BROTHER 2” “WHY NOT?) MAMMA SAYS HE'S TOO SMALL TO PUNISH.” Answers to Correspondents. RPHY: We believe the indica- tions promise a long, hard winter, owed by others, Pratt ; We think his addre: burgh, New York. You might try there. Enclose postage for reply Hearst: No, Municipal Ownership does not mean that you own the town. At least, not McCurpy the company he keeps, and also, some- fol ‘es, a man is known by times by the company that keeps him, If $75,000 isn't enough, you might re- tire to the suburbs, where it will go further, Harriman: Yes, we think there is something in life insurance for a young man who doesn’t know how to save his money Open: Try more sugar in your sand. Evidently you have not used the proper proportions, . McCat; We had not heard of G. O! P, insurance until you mentioned it, Thanks. Hype: You may learn more as you grow otder, Inthe meantime restrain your impetuosity and do not make a slaughter-house of the battlefield. McCietian : Have you tried a Jou nal Want Ad. for a job in case you need one ? Derew: Yes, this reminds us of a story. Do you recall that one about old dog Tray? Jerome: Yes, we have heard of you before. We hope never to hi behind. It is no place for you Carxeciz: No, we do not wish $50,- ooo for a library just at present. We don't like your string to it, and be- sides, we can’t cat books. Come again, please. Rockereiier: We do not quite agree with you. We think money is the greatest thing in the world, but only when it is ours. Maybe that is why you think it is Roosrveit: We cannot tell you who is the most popular man in the United States. Have you tried the looking- glass method? of you A Success. RIGGS : Bilter's daughter did very well in literature, didn’t she ? Grices : Yes, indeed, I understand that she made money enough on her first novel to get herself an educa- tion. Easy. HIS problem of divorce A baby solved. Of course Not by contrivin By merely arr “ HY is the three of spades like a shirt bosom ?”” ** Because it looks like the deuce with a spot in the middle of it.” “THE HOUSE WAS FULL OF DEAD HEADS.