Life, 1906-07-12 · page 11 of 24
Life — July 12, 1906 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page collects brief satirical news items and jokes typical of Life's humor section. The main cartoon depicts two figures—a child and an adult in a bowler hat and checkered pants—with the caption "Hi, FELLERS! LOOK OUT SAVE IT WOULD LIKE TEE SEE DE WOMAN WOT COULD TWIST HIM 'ROUND HER FINGER." The surrounding text mockingly reports on various current events: Kickapoo Indians governed by a woman, Republican obstruction in Congress, "Big Tim" Sullivan's political worth, English language decline in New York, Bryan's pursuit of street-cars, and a Philadelphia kidnapping. Each item uses irony to critique contemporary politics, social absurdities, and urban life. The zebra illustration at right remains contextually unclear from visible text.
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