Life, 1912-09-26 · page 14 of 48
Life — September 26, 1912 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two satirical pieces critiquing American politics and wealth disparity: **"A Prediction"** (top) mocks suffragists and political parties, quoting Wordsworth about the world being "too much with us." The illustration shows four figures in energetic poses, suggesting chaos from political activity. **"Theory and Practice"** (bottom) contrasts two versions of the same figure: one teaching "political economy for $3,000 a year" versus one *practicing* it for "$300,000 (or more) a year." This directly satirizes the hypocrisy of wealthy businessmen or politicians who preach fiscal responsibility while enriching themselves—a common critique of the era's robber barons and corrupt officials. The right-hand "Confidential Guide" provides brief profiles of prominent contemporary figures, though specific identities are difficult to confirm from this reproduction.
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rvs “The world is too much with us.” —Wordsworth. A Prediction UT the date of election day will simply have to be changed,” says that national chairwoman of the Suffragette party. “We cannot change that,” answers the national chair- man of the Republican party, seconded by the national chairmen of all the other parties. “Tt will have to be some other time than carly in No- vember,” explains the lady, determinedly. “ At that time we have to go to the openings in furs and winter bonnets; H and we also begin to do our Christmas shopping early.” ETERNAL YoUTIL y Confidential Guide to Promi- nent People GARY, E. Hil ciety known as the man appears to be a government control, publ Feprehensible things—fr standpoint. Up to the tin going to | ss, he seemed to be mal a success. VANDERLIP, FRANK A.—Chairman of the | Cle ng House Committ and President of the National City Ban! said to be one of the five men who rol the entire ces of this countr: Began a re but not being able to handle any raduated to Assi: it Secretary of 4 the Navy. Principal enjoyment is not yiting Washington officials to look over | bank. | SHUSTER, W. MORGAN.—A young man | who endeavored to resuscitate the Persian Empire, and just as it was about to be re | suscitated, was called off by Russia and England." As a trained financial nurse he is unquestionably a great success, his only trouble i been that there were tow many doctors at the consulta! — LONDON, JACK.—A young man who for Ft WACKER many years has been trying to make th world better by telling the truth about it, THEORY and PRACTICE and incidentally traveling around it in a . small boat. As an artist, his work has been This man teaches political econ- This man practices political economy bampered too much by the fact that he has a mission; but as a literary missionary omy for $3,000 a year. for $300,000 (or more) a year. apne sas comicbookMeom