Life, 1910-01-06 · page 50 of 76
Life — January 6, 1910 — page 50: what you’re looking at
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This *Life* magazine page contains several brief satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century humor: **"Good Intentions"** mocks government contractors' excuses—Charon (ferryman of the dead) complains to the Devil about poor street conditions, but the "Prince Imperial" (the Devil) delays repairs until after New Year's, claiming better materials will be available then. The satire targets bureaucratic procrastination and hollow promises. **"The Upward Slant"** ironically celebrates a worker's "advancement"—not material improvement, but his shift from accepting poor conditions to blaming his own character instead. **"Too Much Luxury"** and **"Hypnotism and Marriage"** are brief joke items mocking remarriage and female influence in marriage, respectively. **"The Lecturer"** humorously undercuts an environmentalist's sweeping claim when one audience member admits to shooting woodpeckers. The page is primarily **advertising** (Brewster & Co. automobiles dominate the lower half), with satirical content filling remaining space—typical *Life* format.
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