Life, 1909-09-09 · page 20 of 32
Life — September 9, 1909 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several satirical pieces mocking early 20th-century gender relations and fashion: **"Ghat" poems**: Satirize an imaginary African country where wives control husbands—inverting contemporary gender hierarchies to mock women's limited freedoms in actual Western society. **"Wordsworth Up to Date"**: A parody mocking the "New Woman"—likely referencing corsets, restrictive clothing, and beauty standards that confined women's bodies and movement. The poem criticizes the physical toll of fashionable femininity. **Small jokes**: Include puns on marriage, shopping incompetence, and child-rearing—typical period humor targeting domestic life. **"A Webber Creation"**: The majority is advertising for women's hand-knit sweaters—notably marketed as practical wear for the "outdoor girl," reflecting emerging athleticism and less restrictive fashion for women. The page juxtaposes satirical critiques of women's restrictions with advertisements for more functional clothing, capturing the cultural tension between Victorian constraints and emerging modern femininity.
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TFEERS AE NLL 6 elles jen Have Ye Weighed This Matter Well? The woman of the future was about to start downtown, when her husband placed his arms Wordsworth Up to Date She was a Phantom of a Fright When first she gleamed upon my sigiit! A shapeless shape, in scanty dress, : around her neck and kissed her. ‘a To haunt, to startle, to distress. ; “Darling, light of he whispered GEAE softly, “I love you more than words can tell.”’ In the African country of Ghat BOL you do, ch?” ahe cespotided, suspiciously’ own all the real estate and tyra “Well, what is it now, Henry— ew vaille: hat Think how dreadful to live in Ghat Sf &. pels’ GF atousers. 1° —Suecess. Where you can't indulge in a family spa Lest your wife should turn you out of the flat, In Ghat I saw her upon nearer view: The things that woman had to do! She had to breathe a certain way, And walk and walk for miles each She couldn't eat a thing that’s good For human nature's daily food, But just some hygienic stuff, Where man is only a poor, mean rat ABATED before iue'd: had ‘eadught And never dares to go out on a And the women in politics all stand pat, In Ghat You'd think no one, however thir Her sheath-like garments could get in; E’en if you understood the cult If you were a man would you stand for that? Youtd be surprised. at the cesale? Or wouldn't you rather pick up your hat And without any leave taking quickly scat 3 Acpeiteit wba, obly. BOWE shat? ? With hips scarce thirty inches ro: —N. Y. Sun. A slot-like form, a halting gait, And something like an angel's weigh ! A Large Order —Carolyn Wells in Harper's Munazin “And, Laura, did you order me a leg of lamb at the butcher's?” “The butcher was out of legs of lamb," Miss Laura replied, ‘so I told him to send you up a leg of beef instead.""—Frank M. Smith, in Success. VIIA Nursery Note In a recent work on the rearing of in following directions are given, and refe sumably, to the proper handling of the once said é bottle: When the baby has dot RACING TERM. must be unscrewed and laid in a cool place If the baby docs not thr should be boiled.""—Exchange. Mee “Der MEantx’ of boetical licence”? little Darmstatter, “ vhas a barmaid veighin stone und lettin’ der fellers call her * Birdie. ; . Sporting Times. WON BY A NECK Live is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the Us 7 Ave, de VOper, Pr \ x London: 9. Bar Uf respomsth by all New: ° A Webber Creation Webber has built up for himself a reputa- tion on Hand Knit Jackets and Sweaters. He is the originator of the Coat Sweater and in his line is leader. His goods are standard. The cuts represent a new one for ladies—made in extra wide plain flat rib—very heavy—full fashioned —knit and finish hand work. A tailored garment— absolutely the best there is. Designed particularly for the “outdoor” girl. If not as represented— further, if not suitable—the garment may be returned, and Webber will refund the price and all charges. If a heavy sweater is wanted, this is it, No. 1011 is ordinary length. For size 38 it will measure about 27 inches. Can be made with either V neck of collar, Price per garment, $8.00. No, 1012 will measure in length about 37 inches and can be made with either V neck or collar. Price per garment, $10.50. When ordering be sure to mention size—bust measurement—length of sleeve—style of collar and color. Suggest White, Cardinal or Grey. Other sweaters and jackets, all kinds, for men, women and children. Ask for catalog. As to our responsi KK renin ES IIR UKE ity, refer to the publisher or Mercantile Agencies, GEORGE F. WEBBER, Manufacturer 495-497 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Mich. comicbooks.com