Life, 1908-04-30 · page 7 of 20
Life — April 30, 1908 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This satirical cartoon depicts three fur-clad figures buried in snow during an Alaskan expedition, dining on plates of food with bottles of alcohol nearby. The figures hold flags reading "YALE" (appearing twice) and "LIFE," suggesting wealthy college-educated men from privileged backgrounds. The satire mocks the contrast between their civilized dining setup—tablecloths, proper place settings, alcohol—and their desperate Arctic survival situation. The humor targets the presumed entitlement and obliviousness of wealthy Yale graduates attempting harsh wilderness survival while maintaining upper-class pretensions. The accompanying text references James S. Metcalfe and political matters, suggesting this relates to a specific contemporary expedition or news story from Life's era.
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A LIGHT LUNCH IN ALASKA in—a strange and apparently unusual Be It Further Resolved, That William ‘This resolution was followed by three trait in these highly nervous, irrespon- H. Taft, who accompanies Mr. Metcalfe rousing cheers, the business men’s relief sible but exceedingly interesting animals. on Mis lage pe ea committee and all the local labor unions Taithe meantime the news of Mie ips any one, so that hereafter he may do as he being present. arrival became generally known by pri- It called for immediate action, and at vate advices to political, art and dramatic circles. The Theatrical Trust, naturally sore at its failure to secure Com- stock for the Rogers Brothers, re- fused the use of its theatres. ‘This was, however, a small matter. As between fire and water, it was naturally decided that water was the better, and arrangements were made to hold the celebration on the beach near the Golden Gate. The warm spring sun, looking like a California orange, shone brightly down on a glittering company as the Zip, with its world-famous occupants, ap- peared on the scene. The following testimonial, beau- tifully engraved, was presented to Mr. Metcalfe: Resolved, By the Mayor and Com- mon Council ‘of San Francisco, that the Thanks of the Nation are hereby tendered to James S. Metcalfe for his disinterested services in removing from the country one Anthony Comstock, and NEWS OF COMSTOCK’S LOSS i | | comicbooks.com