Life, 1909-05-27 · page 9 of 32
Life — May 27, 1909 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The page contains two distinct satirical pieces: 1. **"Better Yet"** (top): A humorous advice column mocking relationship dynamics. A woman with "artificial puffs" (fashion accessories) dismisses conventional wisdom about keeping a husband's interest through demure behavior, instead advocating flirtation "with somebody else's husband." The satire critiques both dated marital advice and women's competitive social strategies. 2. **"Newspaper English"** (right): This section satirizes newspapers' misuse of English language in headlines and editions. It mocks their confusing terminology—"last" vs. "final" editions, "afternoon" vs. "night" editions appearing at illogical times, and meaningless "extra" editions. The satire highlights newspapers' arbitrary and misleading labeling practices that confuse readers about publication timing and status.
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“ WeLLO pappy! ARE THAT DOUBLE-YOLKED EGG MOTH- ERS BEEN SETTING O Better Yet “LJ UMPH!” says the lady with the extra supply of arti- ficial puffs. “Just listen to this crazy stuff in the woman's department of this magazine: “To retain your hus- band’s interest in you remember the little traits and mannerisms that won his aficctions, Be coy, be v Flirt with him!” “Well,” responds the lady with the shiny nose. “That seems to me to be good advice.” “Humph! To retain your husband's interest in you, flirt with somebody else's husband, my dear! “NO WEDDING MILLS FOR ME’? Newspaper English OWHERE is the evil effect of newspapers shown better than in the free way they use the English language in designating their editions. A dictionary is no guide whatso- ever. Their labels must be learned by sheer force, like ir- regular verbs. The “last” edition is not the final edition and the edition is not the last. No matter which of these two is later, there is very likely an- other called “ postscript” or “final complete" or other- wise meaninglessly, The “ afternoon"? edition comes out in the morning. The “ night"? edition comes out in the afternoon. The “ first,” “ second’? and “ third"? edi- tions never come out at all. They always begin with high- er numbers. “Extra”? edi- tions are issued regularl and there is no regularity (“Gp about the “ regular "” Pads editions. Bp os After all that, it is - no wonder that the BCR Madam Suffragette: youn! were’s THE BABY? news is unreliable. = “DUNNO, 1 DIDN'T HAVE 11.”” Ellis O. Jones. ANOTHER LOVE MATCH final" comicbooks.com