Life, 1909-09-30 · page 10 of 32
Life — September 30, 1909 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a "Cut-Up Puzzle" showing a chaotic accident scene with multiple figures and objects scattered about. The instruction reads: "Cut this picture up and arrange pieces to look as they did before the accident." The right side features a photograph titled "Blind Love" showing what appears to be an intimate couple. The bulk of the page is occupied by a lengthy defense letter from the "Husbands' Correspondence Bureau," responding to complaints about the bureau's operations and matrimonial advice. The text addresses accusations regarding their handling of cases and defends their character and motives. Without additional context about specific historical events or individuals referenced in the full letter text, the exact satirical targets remain unclear, though the content appears to mock marriage counseling services and domestic disputes of the era.
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CUT-UP PUZZLE CUT THIS PICTURE UP AND ARRANGE PIECES TO LOOK AS THEY DID BEFORE THE ACCIDENT burden of our responsibilities, it would be extremely unbecom- ing in us to mention this matter in any carping spirit There is hope for us all. We have never yet scen a human soul so lost to every uplifting influence that she could not be reclaimed. We believe that our wife is no exception to this , and we are more than glad to have this public opportu- nity to do her full justice—something that she has denied to us. Although it is impossible for any man who has a particle of self-respect left in his bosom to live with her, there may be a real purpose behind ail this which is not at present revealed. We shall continue to bear our cross without complaint, and with the dignity that our position demands To those of our friends who have been good enough to send us messages of sympathy and condolence, we can only reply in this public manner, as the vast organization we con- trol renders it impossible for us to acknowledge each indi- vidual communication. We can assure everybody, however, that we feel most deeply the support we are receiving, not only from the outside, bat from our immediate trade We regret to say, however, that there are some whom we have hitherto counted as our friends who, for some reason, have failed to understand our position. One gentleman, for example, sends us the following. It is a fair sample of many letters and telegrams received : Dear Sirt I enclose clipping from the —— Globe, which may interest you, inasmuch as it gives an account of some of your own matrimonial And yet you pose as being the manager of a bureau to bring husbands and wives together. Why you give yourself a treatment? This is a great blow to me, as I really thought you were the goods. i. w— While we deem it altogether beneath our dignity to make any explanation, perhaps it might be well to reply to this gentleman and others ‘of his mistaken way of thinking that it ought to be obvious to any one that we could easily cure ourselves by taking our own regular course of treatment. But we cannot, of course, spare the time. We should have to give up our business during the treatment to some incompetent person, and owing to the fact that our case is now so far advanced as to take a long time we could not dream of sacrificing our many customers rely to place our- selves where we rightfully belong. This ought to be plain to any friend who un- derstands our character and motives. We have hesitated about even mention- — ing it, and only do so now because there are always those who are so blind that they cannot see _ Aslong as we have health and strength our customers will find us at our post day and night. We cannot see you per- sonally, but we are with you just the same. Write fully and freely, no matter what your condition. We cure the most obstinate cases, Send for illustrated catalogue and testimonials. Open day and night. Write, call or wire. Our motto: Honi soit qui mal y pense. 3 Husnanps’ Corersroxpesce Burrav. HE NORTH POLE TO COOK: This is so sudden. Coox to tHe Nortn Potr: The pleas- ure is mine. comicbooks.com