Life, 1906-11-01 · page 4 of 56
Life — November 1, 1906 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and feature content**, not political satire. The main illustration depicts a Peerless automobile at the Grand Opera House in Paris, advertising the "Perfected Peerless Limousine" for wealthy families seeking elegance and comfort. The right column features "Japanese Brides," discussing a movement encouraging Japanese women to escape restrictive marriages. It includes the "Ten Commandments of the Bride"—prescriptive rules for obedience to husbands and in-laws, presented as traditional Japanese marital expectations. Below are advertisements: Washburn fasteners, Krementz collar buttons, and an anecdote titled "How de Musset Bought a Lunch" about a composer negotiating with a music publisher. The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture, gender politics, and Orientalist attitudes toward Japanese society.
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Based on a photograph of the Peerless at the Grand Opera House, Paris. The Perfected Peerless Limousine There is at the present time a large and constantly increas- ing number of families who welcome the application of the gaso- line motor to an equipage of elegance suited to their use in connection with social and business duties. Mex:and women of quiertamesare keenly rexoptivese the real delights alerted by a motor car that is constructed primarily with the view of supplanting the time-honored carriage. Limousine construction should realize to its buyer five features: 1, Maximum comfort and protection. 3. Safety of control or obedience to driver. 2. Easy entrance and egress. ity, stability and durability. 5. Finish and richness of appointments. With these requirements completely provided, the owner of a Peerless Limousine has the means of the most luxurious enjoyment of city and suburban travel. ‘A booklet describing the new Limousine, and general catalogue of 1907 Models will be sent on request. PEERLESS MOTOR CAR COMPANY, 40 Oakdale Street, Cleveland, Ohio We shall exhibit ooly at the 7th a Member A. L. A.M. LITTLE, BUT NEVER LET G0, vi) 27 THEY HANG ON THE FASTENER WITH A BULL-DOG GRIP |_. WASHBURNE iaprevea FASTENERS Men sweat by them, sot at hem. BEWAKE OF Tuttations: “Loox por NAM Kez Chala. 250. Seart ohders « « 106, Ck teiders 0c. Nachear Bationsy Hes seat Rate, COLLAR BUTTON: ‘The Unbreakable Collar Buttons thatdon't hurt the neck. Easy to button and unbutton: stay buttoned. Made in Gold and Rolled Plate. If damaged in any way, exchanged for new one ai your jeweler’s or haberdasher's. ‘Bookled on request Krementz & Co., 60 Cheftaut St., Newark, N. J. Japanese Brides HAT the movement to free women from the bonds of overbearing man receives but little encouragement in the sunny land of Japan is evident from the commandments given to Japan- ese wives on their wedding morning by their mothers. The behests are known as the “Twelve Commandments of the Bride,” and read as follows: “1. The moment you are married, you are no longer my daughter. Therefore you must obey your parents-in-law as you once obeyed your father and mother. “2, When you are married, your husband will be your sole master. Be humble and_ polite. Strict obedience to your husband is the noblest virtue a wife can possess. “3. Always be amiable toward your mother-in- law. “4. Do not be jealous; jealousy kills your husband’s affection for you. 5 ‘n though your husband be wrong, do not get angry; be patient, and when he has calmed down, then speak to him gently. “6. Do not talk too much; speak no evil of your neighbors ; never tell lies. “7. Rise early, retire late, and do nof sleep in the afternoon. Drink little wine, and until you are fifty take no part in public assemblies nor mingle in crowds. “8. Consult no fortune-teller. “9. Be a good manageress, and especially be economical in your household. “to, Although you may marry young, do not frequent too youthful society. “tr, Do not wear bright-colored garments. | Always be neatly but modestly dressed. | “12. Do not pride yourself on your father's rank or fortune. If he isa rich man, never allude to his riches before your husband’s relations.” ‘These rules are similar to those which were in vogue in Japan hundreds of years ago.— Mexican Herald. GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER. “Its purity has made It famous.” How de Musset Bought a Lunch CHARACTERISTIC episode of the ar- tistic life is told by “Gil Blas.” One day three friends in Paris were taking a walk together. “T should like to have an exquisite lunch,” said one of the three. “I should be satisfied with a lunch,” said the second, “which is a little stort of being exquisite.” “And I,” remarked the third one, “should feel content with any kind of lunch.” Unfortunately, none of them was pos: sessed of the necessary money. Presently one of the trio was struck by an idea. He led his friends to a music publisher and made him an offer: text, that one set it to music, and I shall sing it, as I am the only one of us with a good voice.” “Well, sing it fora trial,” answered the publisher. ‘The young man complied, and the publisher scemed to be satisfied. He paid fifteen francs for the song, and the friends hastened joyfully restaurant. ‘The author of the text was Alired de Musset, the musician was Mompor, and the singer Dupré. ‘The song, which was bought and puid for with fifteen franes, ‘The Andalusian Girl,” yielded the publisher 40,000 franc. Harper's Weekly. “Buy from usa song. This gentleman wrote the * “TWAS lina | tridges, c tree and, dog unde bis instr upon her again wit hooked fr blinked | of affirm: attention and no ¢. master ¢ nating se reasoned Sportsma quence | bave beli dogs." comicbooks.com