Life, 1910-08-25 · page 32 of 40
Life — August 25, 1910 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine consists primarily of **advertisements and humorous short anecdotes** rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: **"An Accidental Bull's-eye"** — A schoolroom joke where a student, asked to define an "egoist," accidentally gives the correct answer while thinking of "atheist." **"Almost Universal Prayer"** — Anecdote about a bishop's prayer humorously cataloging life's sufferings, ending with resigned acceptance. **"The Rough Rider"** — Satirizes crude American manners, mocking overly blunt, tactless behavior (turning one's toes inward while walking, insulting hosts' appearances). The title appears to mock Theodore Roosevelt's populist image, suggesting rough informality is *not* actually sophisticated. **Advertisements** dominate: Milkweed Cream, Philip Morris Cigarettes, Murray & Lanman's Florida Water, Sterling Tubes/Tires. The humor is genteel and social rather than political—poking fun at pretension, awkward etiquette, and urban sophistication, typical of early 20th-century *Life* magazine's target audience.
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