Life, 1911-10-12 · page 15 of 48
Life — October 12, 1911 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two satirical pieces: **Top cartoon**: Mocks a wealthy millionaire's claimed "bear-dog" hybrid animal by showing a street scene where people discuss the absurdity. The satire ridicules both sensationalist newspaper reporting (which breathlessly covered the millionaire's claim) and the gullibility of the wealthy elite. **"Not for Amateurs" article**: Critiques a recent legal case involving two Florida Shakers (a religious sect) who administered chloroform to a dying consumptive woman. The piece sarcastically suggests that while releasing terminal patients from suffering might be justifiable, such mercy killings should only be performed by licensed medical professionals—not amateurs. It's a biting commentary on both medical ethics and religious extremism. **Small cartoon ("A Decided Blonde")**: A brief joke featuring a woman, likely satirizing gender relations or female behavior of the era. The page exemplifies *Life*'s satirical style: using contemporary scandals and news stories to critique society's absurdities, from tabloid sensationalism to dangerous religious practices.
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*LIPE- =| i ae, ae SMES E Ac bY, & oe a4 co SS o 33 A (A well known millionaire is the possessor of an animal which he claims to be a cross between a bear and a dog.—Daily Papers.) that her brother-in-law was no use around the house anyway ; had refused to wash the dishes during the tempo- rary absence of the second man on a joy ride, and would not mind the chil- dren; was in fact a useless member of society. We have proved that the pris- oner has a lovely character, as ¢ denced by the cheerful manner in which she has submitted to being photo- graphed for the papers, and we have proved that, if let loose, she has been offered a large sum to go on the stage and amuse countless tired business men who need the change and recreation, to say nothing of their wives. Gen- tlemen, I leave the case with you.” A verdict of acquittal was imme- diately announced. Miss Lillington, IF A BEAR-DOG, WHY NoT A HoRSE-Cow? having passed the night in the Mat- teawan Insane Asylum, proceeded home, where she is now waiting until her play, “The Pickle Fork,” can be rushed through. Notice later. Not for Amateurs OTHING very serious is likely to happen to the two Florida Shak- ers who gave chloroform to a dying woman, provided it turns out, as they aver, that the woman was in the last suffering stages of consumption. But if these Shaker friends expect to prac- tice further on these lines they should take out licenses and jain the medical society. The judgment that releases the suffering from avoidable torments should at least be skilled. A DECIDED BLONDE Go youRE our one) \ MINUTE A focock i B€ \.AFTER YOU MYSELE ine } comicbooks.com