Life, 1907-12-26 · page 9 of 21
Life — December 26, 1907 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon, titled "Jeanne d'Orlyans No. IX—Ecclesiastication," depicts a woman (appearing to reference Joan of Arc) being judged by ecclesiastical figures. The caption states her judges declare "it ain't" — likely satirizing disagreement over religious law or female authority. The detailed military dress and courtroom setting suggest mockery of formal religious proceedings. Below, "The Necessary Part" shows a mining scheme dialogue, while "A Letter from Hongkong" discusses crop failures and financial speculation. The accompanying illustration of a rotund figure with skull imagery suggests commentary on death, greed, or financial ruin during economic uncertainty. The "Bookkeeper's Journal" entry humorously itemizes costs associated with a new baby, totaling $1,000, satirizing modern domestic expenses.
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aah ——/ JEANNE d'R. dOILYANS. No. IX—ECCLESICASTIGATION LA FUSELLE PROTESTS THAT HER LIFE IS ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF THE PROFITS, BUT HER JUDGES SAY “T’AINT” The Necessary Part “LyOW’S that mining scheme of yours coming out ?”” “Splendid. Why we sold every cent of the stock before we found the ming.” A Letter from Hongkong DITOR OF LIFE: 4 Dear Sir—The enclosed will give you an idea of what the other side of the world thinks of our “yellow” press. Yours truly, Anprew MCKINLEy. October 28, 1907. We have lately read that the American crops this, year have been a comparative failure, and we have also seen it stated that the same crops were excellent, both in quajity and quantity. ‘The mischief of it is that one never knows what to believe of the great variety of statements coming from the United States. The American press, where it is not downright venal, appears to think nothing of publishing every story that its light-hearted and enthusiastic contributors bring in, os 8 8 ‘These rings and combines are not accustomed to consider the fate of the small investor when they are out after a haul, and when, as now, it looks like a stand-up fight in a corner, defending theit very existence, they are less likely than ever to be squeamish. oe A firm stand will still be made against the devouring Molochs of finance, who have thriven as ill-weeds always do thrive, until now they are an unmitigated nuisance, a constant menace to the prosperity and well-being of the individual, and a danger to the state and its laws.—Hongkong Daily Press. HE journal entries of Mr. Bookkeeper after the arrival of The Baby: Dr. To doctor's fee. «$100 ‘Three wecks—trained nurse .. go *One night = 1,000 Telegrams...... 3 *Business distraction. » 500 Clothes, etc., for her +e §0 Medicines, ete... . je *Loss of sleep since arrival... 100 Setting them up for the boys... 27 888888888 8 $1,900 Cr. 6 pounds of Girl Baby. *Conservative estimated value. J. S. Fingle. ++ $1,900 8 comicbooks.com