Life, 1912-12-05 · page 53 of 116
Life — December 5, 1912 — page 53: what you’re looking at
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This page contains satirical commentary on weddings and business trusts. The top section mocks wedding anxieties through humorous scenario titles—including a groom interrupting vows with "Not God—eugenics!" (referencing early 20th-century eugenics pseudoscience), brides left at the altar, and concerns about wedding expenses. The illustrations show comedic wedding-related mishaps, including someone struggling with furniture and people on a seesaw. The bottom article, "Nothing to Worry About," satirizes monopolistic business practices. It sarcastically suggests that if New York froze under ice like Greenland, it would benefit coal and ice trusts, who could artificially create shortages and maintain high prices regardless of actual conditions. This is biting social commentary criticizing trusts' ability to manipulate markets and exploit consumers during emergencies—a major Progressive Era concern.
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titles finally considered by the judges were (omitting the Some Impressions | winning title) the fourteen that follow: Minister, reading: “ Those whom God hath joined to- gether—” Groom, interrupting: “ Not God—eugenics!" The penniless bridegroom as he pictures the wedding guests during the ceremony. When the size of the rent proves to be a topic of in- terest at the Union. The nightmare of a bride-to-be. At last woman has taken the place of man. Something old, something new, Something borrowed, something blue— But a blue garter should stay put. The loyal members of the Never Wed League attend en masse the marriage of the first seceders from their organization. A winsome bride, confused, may falter, And finds herself “Left at the altar.” Untimely Willingness ’ Clergyman (reads) : “Let him now speak, or else here- after forever hold his peace.” Excited bridegroom: “1 will.” Half a leg, half a leg, saw the “ 400 ”"— Were they dismay’d? No. They laughed and stayed, Noble “ 400"! Benediction over; Wedding march half through; The priest decides it’s up to him To tell them that'll do. t “ Soled.” ‘Twas just a little rip that caused the ripple. Methodical Percy carries to extremes his determina- tion to be always on the right side of Alice. > Nothing to Worry About R. H. L. FAIRCHILD, of the Uniyetrsity of Roches- ! ter, says that New York may some day be covered with a cap of ice even as Greenland is covered now. But it is no matter. On the contrary, it will help business. It would be a fine excuse for the coal trust to organize a shortage, while the ice trust has proved itself thoroughly resourceful in keeping up the price of ice, re- gardless of the severity of the winter. It would be a poor trust indeed that couldn't easily meet a trifling little emer- gency of that sort. Ss Saree | xu | comicbooks.com