Life, 1911-05-04 · page 49 of 56
Life — May 4, 1911 — page 49: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising and letters page** rather than a satirical cartoon page. The main content includes: **Advertisements:** Paul Rieger's Flower Drops perfume, Boston Garter (men's garters), and a Union Pacific Railroad ad promoting Yellowstone National Park family travel. **Letters section ("From Our Readers"):** Two reader submissions—one defending Irish character against negative stereotyping, and another **criticizing the magazine's March 30 article on "Mormon Missionaries."** The letter writer challenges the characterization of Mormons as criminals, noting that while some practiced polygamy 25 years prior (around 1886), continued accusations lack evidence given the many observers present. **The satire/social reference:** The Mormon letter implicitly critiques religious prejudice and outdated characterizations. It suggests Life magazine itself may have engaged in unfair religious bigotry—relevant context being the Church's controversial polygamy practices, officially discontinued in 1890 but still subject to public suspicion. No cartoons are visible on this page.
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