Life, 1912-06-20 · page 13 of 44
Life — June 20, 1912 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This cartoon satirizes romantic pursuit and social climbing. A portly man in formal dress kneels before a woman labeled "BARBIE" (likely referencing a specific public figure of the era, though unclear which). The woman stands confidently, wearing a crown and elaborate dress, while the man gazes upward adoringly despite her apparent physical advantages over him. The caption "LOVE IS BLIND" serves as the joke's punchline—suggesting the man cannot see (or chooses to ignore) obvious disparities, perhaps in wealth, status, or appearance, blinded by romantic interest or social ambition. The accompanying "Washington Notes" discuss military mobilization and President Taft's electoral decisions, typical of Life's satirical political commentary from this period.
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Washington Notes HE report that the Secretary of War has given orders to mobilize the army along the borders of the Republican party is denied. Congress is considering the advisa- LOVE IS BLIND bility of investigating some of the ir- regularities connected with the visit of Halley’s comet. This matter has been hanging fire for some A number of wives of high officials have organized a committee to ex- amine the social levees and fortifica- tions, with a view to making them impregnable against interlopers and climbers. President Taft has decided that he will not ask Cor ss to dock his sal- ary for the time he takes off for electioneering purposes. comicbooks.com