Life, 1910-09-01 · page 36 of 48
Life — September 1, 1910 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This page consists primarily of **humorous verse and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The main content is a Latin-titled poem ("Either Scissors or Nothing") mocking a golfer named Smith who has just missed his putt. The poet humorously calls for all of nature—birds, insects, and rustling leaves—to fall silent in respectful commemoration of this golfing failure. It's genteel, satirical humor about the serious demeanor golf enthusiasts adopt over their game. The page includes several **short joke items** about pessimists, marriage advice, and a child mistaking a zebra for "a horse in a bathing suit"—light social satire typical of *Life* magazine's humor. The **advertisements** dominate the lower half, promoting Steinway pianos and Howard & Co. jewelry in Newport, targeting wealthy readers. There are **no political cartoons** or serious social commentary on this page—it's lifestyle humor and commercial advertising aimed at an affluent, educated audience.
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