Life, 1907-03-21 · page 26 of 40
Life — March 21, 1907 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine contains three separate satirical stories: **"Repented of His Bargain"**: A literary man buys both an expensive imported bull terrier and a rare book. His servant destroys the book while the owner is away. The joke mocks wealthy collectors who care equally about status symbols—whether pets or first editions—only to regret expensive acquisitions. **"Effect of Steady Work"**: A gravedigger's son becomes a successful gamester but writes to his father asking for money. The father responds with a cryptic note about "watching thy chain." The satire criticizes either the son's moral corruption through gambling or the father's cryptic (unhelpful) response. **"In Terms of Pig"**: A man inquires about shipping dogs to Peking via the Chinese Railway. The satire likely plays on language barriers or absurd bureaucratic translation difficulties in dealing with foreign logistics. The broader theme: mocking American pretension, greed, and miscommunication. The advertisements (Knapp-Felt hats, Wilson whiskey, trains) were standard magazine revenue.
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