Life — October 31, 1907 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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# "Give Us Prettier Money" - Life Magazine Page This page contains two distinct pieces: **Main Article** discusses a proposal by sculptor Saint Gaudens to redesign U.S. gold coins with an Irish-born girl's face as the model. The text humorously reports an objection from the Independent Order of Americans, who argued against this design. The article satirizes the controversy by noting that a traveler mistook Irish immigrants for Italians, suggesting the absurdity of debating national representation on currency. It advocates for Saint Gaudens's prettier, colorful coin designs over "five-dollar bills and white fifty-dollar bills." **"The School Bored"** - A small illustration shows children sitting in classroom chairs, apparently disengaged or bored during lessons, satirizing education. **"Others"** section contains brief witty dialogue about domestic life.