Life, 1908-06-18 · page 11 of 28
Life — June 18, 1908 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two satirical pieces about marriage and relationships: **"Difference of Opinion"** presents contrasting views on a couple's marriage. Each character (her mother, father, maid, best man, etc.) offers a different opinion on whether the match is good, with her former flame claiming he could have had her. **"The College Widow"** cartoon below depicts a wealthy widow displaying her collection of suitors' photographs and mementos (dated 1902, 1908), suggesting she serially dates wealthy men. The caption—"Men may come and men may go, but"—implies her romantic interests are transient while she remains constant, likely satirizing women who use marriage for financial gain rather than genuine affection. Both pieces mock marriage mercenary attitudes and social pretension common in early 20th-century American society.
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“THEY ARE ore!” Difference of Opinion A Multimillionaire Marries a Girl Without Money VWilovew war: f | love you Her Moruer: I can tur up my nose at Mrs. Johnnie- Tucker now. Her FATHER: My little girl is too good for him. His Moruer: I hope she loves him. His Farner: He had such a future before him. Tue Marp or Honor: I always thought she would get some man like him. Tue Best Ma’ Te’s too good for her. Tue Minister: Thank you. His Former Fase: I could have had him. ‘Tue Orner DEputantes: How did she ever get him? She isn’t pretty, hasn’t a cent, and doesn’t know how to dress. His Parr: Now we will have to do all the work. His Ciun Frrenps: There goes our money. Tue Younc MEN: Lucky dog. ‘THe Marriep MEN: Another victim. THe Marriep WomEN: She must begin to train him at once. Tuost Who Were at THE Weppinc: Didn't the bride look sweet ? Trost Wuo Reap Aout It tn THE Papers: Another girl sacrificed at the financial altar. Custom: Live a life of gaiety. Instinct: Live in your love. Huntley Child. AO Wace THE COLLEGE WIDOW “WEN MAY COME AND MEN MAY GO, BUT'’—— comicbooks.com