Life, 1906-09-27 · page 11 of 24
Life — September 27, 1906 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct sections: **Top section**: An article titled "Practice and Theory" discusses anatomical differences between English and American girls' physiques, noting scientists' claims about waist measurements and arm strength. The tone is skeptical of such generalizations. **Bottom section**: Two cartoon pairs illustrating "Why They Married" and "Out of Pity Married Chaucer." The captions suggest commentary on marital motivations—one pair shows a man telling "fairy tales" to a woman who loved him despite other suitors; the other depicts a woman who married out of pity, now seeking divorce "this time for himself." The cartoons satirize marriage as a transaction based on illusion or obligation rather than genuine compatibility, reflecting early 20th-century attitudes about romantic relationships and gender dynamics.
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“LEnvoi” HEN Earth’s last pink tea has been given, and the taftlets are shriveled and dried, When the swellest green gown is frazzled, and the littlest snob has died, Ye shall rest, and faith, ye shall need it—in a far cozy comer or two, Till the Leader of all Best Circles shall start upthe pace anew. And those who don’t climb shall be happy; in green gowns they shall sit—and gold chairs; And no one shall breathe the word “‘stylish”; and no one shall take on smart airs; They shall meet only folk who are “gentle”; the real and the tried never pall— They shall harken “good talk” for an won, and never get tired at all. And only Minerva shall praise them, and only Minerva shall blame, And no one shall mention money, and no one shall sparkle for fame; But each for the joy of her freedom, and each in her near-by star, Shall lead the High Life as she sees it, for the maker of things E.C. “LIFE: 336 Practice and Theory CELEBRATED anatomist states that the waiss of English girls are growing smaller and those of American girls larger. Science at best is only a subterfuge. Scientists are theorists in nine cases out of ten. Their word remains undisputed for want of evidence. This, however, is too important a statement to overlook. What we want are facts. We are at present making a careful examination to ascertain the truth. We are doing the thing personally to be sure Several hundred New York girls were first selected. Tall, handsome blondes were picked out. Each one was examined separately. The arm was exclusively used—except in some cases where both arms were necessary. This is a preliminary report. We have been so busy that up to date we have not had time to get the exact figures. Speaking generally, however, we can say that the waist of the average American girl is all right. It yields readily under pressure, and will sustain about 200 pounds to the square inch, In Round Numbers “*D APA, what is the difference between a statesman and a politician?” “About a million a year.” WHY THEY MARRIED PAUL TOLD MER LOVELY FAIRY TALES WHEN SHE WAS BUT A CHILD: SUE LOVED WIM YAR ABOVE ALL OTHER a THO! THEY'VE BEEN MARRIED QUITE AWHILE, THE TALES NE TELLS HER NOW ARK. QUITE. AS GOOD AS THOSE HE TOLD HER THEN! OUT OF PITY MARRIED CHAUCER; SUE MAD BEEN UPON THE SHELF. YOR SAME REASON HE'LL DIVORCE MER: PITY—TMIS Thue FoR mmsEtr! comicbooks.com