Life, 1911-02-23 · page 15 of 44
Life — February 23, 1911 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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**Main Cartoon (Top):** Titled "Historic Affinities: Andrew Carnegie and Queen Boadicea," this satirical drawing compares the wealthy industrialist Andrew Carnegie to the ancient British queen who led a rebellion against Roman occupation. The cartoon depicts Carnegie as a modern conqueror/warrior figure, surrounded by symbols of wealth and power. The satire suggests Carnegie's aggressive business practices parallel Boadicea's violent resistance—implying both are destructive forces, though Carnegie destroys through capitalism rather than warfare. **"Oh, No, Hartford" Section:** This brief satire mocks Hartford's rumored plan to demolish its historic Bulfinch state-house (designed by prominent architect Charles Bulfinch). The writer argues Hartford should preserve this irreplaceable architectural landmark rather than replace it with a common office building—a commentary on early 20th-century American cities prioritizing commercial development over historical preservation. **Satirical Aphorisms:** The "For a Neat Frame" section offers cynical observations about friendship and graft (corruption), typical of Life's social criticism.
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in the United States is $100,000,000 an- nually. While the people have to pay it, the cost to each is an unnoticed trifle. In the absence of this draft upon his re- sources, the average citizen would not be appreciably richer. Nevertheless, if you were to assume the whole bill it would stave off the mischance you fear so much.” The face of the billionaire took on the first smile that had been there since a panic rejoiced him by squeezing several kings’ ransoms out of his hoard. . “That would help some,” he admitted. “Isn't there a board bill for mice, too. And cockroaches! And red ants! ' You have opened a vista that seems to promise blessed poverty. Perhaps the honor of being buried by the county is to be mine! I'm glad you dropped in.” With the way to avoid disgrace made so plain, the billionaire turned down half a dozen ap} ions for endowments as being too trivial to bother with. H. J. Kellogg. Oh, No, Hartford HERE is a rumor that Hartford con- templates tearing down her old Bul- finch state-house, which she has used lately as a city hall. HISTORIC AFFINITIES ANDREW CARNEGIE AND QUEEN BOADICEA Oh, no, Hartford, don't! What do you want, an office building? Office buildings are common. Bulfinches are scarce and there are no more making. You have got one of the best bridges, one of the best graveyards and one of the best second-hand state-houses in the country, Hartford. Keep them all. For a Neat Frame FRIEND is some one who can tell you unpleasant truths about your- self— But Won't! N a nation of grafters, the best grafter is the most respectable. The Show Girl: Sav, MYRTLE, CATCH ON TO THE CANNIBAL. comicbooks.com