Life — February 3, 1910 — page 12: what you’re looking at

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# Page 196 of Life Magazine - Political/Social Commentary This page contains several distinct pieces: 1. **"A Calendar from Life"** - A poem by Arthur Guiterman about marking time's passage, presented as satirical verse about life's stages. 2. **"Loud Calls for Mr. Root"** - Commentary on Senator Root's discussion of a constitutional amendment for Federal income tax, with Governor Harmon of Ohio supporting it. 3. **"Retribution"** - A detailed article about the Colonial Theatre's misfortunes, describing six years of bad luck following a fatal incident there. 4. **The cartoon** (bottom left) depicts a woman asking what she'd do if she found a burglar—the man responds he'd help catch him if the burglar was "hunting for money," implying commentary on financial desperation during economic hardship. 5. **"Tribute to a Viviscector"** and **"Habits"** - Brief editorial pieces on medical practice and President Taft's habits, respectively.