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This Life magazine page contains three satirical pieces: **"Noble Science, This"** mocks a teaching method using mnemonic devices to memorize facts, specifically Lincoln's birth year. A pupil multiplies numbers to arrive at 1809—shown as absurdly convoluted compared to simply remembering dates. The Cleveland Plain Dealer caption dismisses this "noble science," suggesting educators should teach meaningful understanding rather than arithmetic tricks. **"Post-Prandial"** presents a vagrant claiming world travel but admitting he's "essentially an after-dinner speaker"—satirizing men who tell elaborate stories without substance. **"As Ladies Do"** and **"I Want to Engage a Room"** are brief humorous quips about gendered behavior and miscommunication. The page is primarily advertising for Adler-Rochester clothes and a book called *Pandora's Box*.

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