Life, 1910-04-14 · page 13 of 44
Life — April 14, 1910 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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The main illustration is titled "Perseus and Andromeda to be put on in June at the National Theatre." It depicts a classical mythological scene: a muscular male figure (Perseus) rescues a female figure (Andromeda) from a sea monster, shown in dramatic action poses. The page contains several satirical poems and short pieces mocking various social types: a pretentious potato, a vain lettuce, and a jealous cucumber—all personified vegetables with exaggerated human flaws. The humor relies on anthropomorphizing produce to ridicule human vanity and social pretension. The bottom sections include brief satirical commentaries on topics like a debutante party and bridge club gossip, typical of Life's social satire targeting upper-class conventions and behavior.
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The Vegetable Tragedy GARDEN I planted, and lo! on my word, There sprang up some romances rather absurd. A soft mashed Potato Of extra large size Loved Rosy Tomato And made such fierce eyes That frightened to death Was Miss Rose from the first, And when she refused him He boiled 'til he burst. Miss Lettuce came next With her bright crinkly head. Now way until noon Would she lie in her bed. Quite hard was her heart— Perhaps ‘twas a blessing— And none of her family Was served without dressing. Young Mr. Q. Cumber Was wont, so they say, To gaze at Miss Lettuce Throughout the whole day. And times without number In fact she was seen To nod at Q. Cumber, Her head crimped and green. A cook minus soul Prepared to make salad. She tossed in a bowl Miss Lettuce so pallid. Quite cut up and seedy Lay Q. Cumber near her, Avowing his love Nor seeming to fear her. With chilly French dressing! With hearts torn asunder They welcomed at length A friend—young Miss Onion— Who gave them new strength. “ What next? ? was their query. While busily guessing, Behold, they were silenced Irene Elliott Benson. A Formality “T_JOW’S your birthday party coming on, Tommie?’ “Finely. I’ve asked all the boys and girls and they've all promised to come. All I've got to do now is to ask mamma if I can have it.” HE early bird catches the worm; but how about the early worm that is caught by the bird? PERSEUS AND ANDROMEDA TO BE PUT ON IN JUNE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE Inconsiderate Y the Rev. Dr. MacArthur: God has given Mr. Rockefeller the tal- ent for making Boney as truly as God h: ven to other men the genius which mar fests itself in Witerature “and the arts a sciences, By the Rev. Dr. Aked: We are to-day rejoicing in the great light of the consecration of a great wealth to the advancement of the race. This vast wealth has been. so consecrated by a man who all through life has walked in accord with the word, “ The love of Christ constraineth me.” We beg to offer to Brother Rockefeller our sympathy in any feelings he may have about the indiscreet exuberances of his clergy. The acoustic properties be- hind our barn are bad and we are glad to offer him the use of them at any time he feels the need of giving vent to oral sentiments. Our own poor abilities of expression will also be at his service. Brother Aked .must be excused. He only lately came here. Salvage Claims The hookworm saved the Union.—C Journal. LAD to know. At last previous ac- was General Lee who wed the Union by delaying Vir A acceptance of secession. That is Mr. C.F. Adams's claim. counts it “]DA gets every prize in our bridge club." “The best player, is she?" “No, the worst adder.”* comicbooks.com