Life — November 28, 1912 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 2277 The page contains political commentary on the 1912 election. The main illustration captioned "Curfew Shall Not Ring To-Night" depicts an older man (likely representing a political figure) being put to bed by children, satirizing loss of power or influence. The text discusses the Bull Moose party (Theodore Roosevelt's Progressive split from Republicans) and suggests they may lack staying power. It references potential Democratic strategy under William Jennings Bryan, implying the Progressives could spoil Republican chances while remaining politically unstable. The fashion illustration labeled "A Silk-Lined Costume" appears unrelated to the political content. The commentary suggests uncertainty about whether the Bull Moose faction will maintain independence or reunite with Republicans before the 1916 election.