Life, 1907-08-08 · page 19 of 20
Life — August 8, 1907 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from *Life* magazine, with one notable **satirical content piece** worth explaining for modern readers: The brief poem titled "Revised Version" mocks the sentimental 19th-century song "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" by replacing its romantic nostalgia with modern automobile humor. Lines like "My Bonnie lies under the auto; / My Bonnie swears under the car" joke about the newfangled danger and frustration of early motorcar ownership—vehicles that frequently broke down or caused accidents. The deliberately poor grammar ("where I are") adds comedic effect. This captures the early 1900s cultural moment when automobiles were still novelties, often unreliable and dangerous, making them targets of satire. The page also features a $50 contest asking readers "Who Would Make the Worst President—And Why?"—likely referencing contemporary political figures, though the text doesn't specify whom. The rest consists of period product advertisements (golf balls, hosiery, hay fever devices, watch brands).
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