Life — August 30, 1906 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page from *Life* magazine satirizes a divorce involving someone named Corey. The upper illustration depicts "The Return of Col. Wm. Jennings Bryan" (a political reference, likely comparing Corey's situation to Bryan's public prominence). The text discusses how Corey's divorce received substantial media coverage. The editorial notes that while Corey's reputation suffered, his wife also faced blame—the piece criticizes how divorce cases typically pit spouses against each other publicly, making fair judgment difficult without knowing both sides. The "Suspicious" section presents a domestic dialogue where a wife questions her husband Henry about his late nights, suspecting infidelity or dishonesty. The humor derives from the husband's evasive explanation about "science," implying marital distrust. Overall, the page satirizes both media sensationalism around divorce and common marital suspicions.