Life, 1913-01-09 · page 72 of 100
Life — January 9, 1913 — page 72: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains three humor pieces targeting social conventions of the era: **"A Society Conversation"** mocks vapid upper-class banter—a couple engaged in pointless disagreement about whether the woman seems "pensive," repeating the same exchange without substance. **"A Good Loser"** presents a political anecdote: a Rhode Island politician running for office comes home angry at his ten-year-old son's misbehavior and threatens punishment. The boy cleverly deflates the threat by saying "I hope I'll be defeated, father"—a joke comparing the punishment to an election loss, suggesting even children recognize political language as hollow. **"To-day"** is a sentimental poem about finding joy in the present moment despite life's hardships—typical feel-good verse of the period. The page footer advertises photogravure prints available for purchase, representing *Life's* secondary revenue stream beyond magazine sales. The satire reflects early 20th-century concerns with social pretension and political phoniness.
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=AUT SCISSORS AvT NULLUS A Society Conversation He: You seem pensive. Sue: Do 1? He: Yes, you do. Sue: I don't think that I am. He: Don't you. Sue: No, really I don't He: I k you are. Sune: Well, I don’t He: Don't you? Sue: No, I don't.—Corneli Widow. A Good Loser A Rhode Island poli prominent candidate in the late election came home one day much provoked at some misdemeanor which his son, aged ten, had committed. “Frank,” he said, sternly, “do you know, sir, that you are a candidate for a’ whipping?” “T hope I'll be defeated, father,” was young Frank’s reply, as he looked up playfully at his father. —Harper’s Bazar in who was a IMAGINATION To-day Sure, this world is full of trouble— I ain't said it ain't. ; Lord, I've had enough and double Reason for complaint. Rain an’ storm have conte to fret me, Skies were often gray; Thorns an’ brambles have beset m On the road—but, say, Ain't it fine to-day! What's the use of always weepin’, Makin’ trouble last? What's the use of always keepin’ Thinkin’ of the past? Each must have his tribulation— Water with his wine. Life it ain't no celebration. Trouble, I've had mine— But to-day is fine. It’s to-day that I am livin’, Not a month’ ago. Havin’, losin’, takin,’ givin’, As time wills it so. Yesterday a cloud of sorrow Fell across the way; It may rain again to-morrow, It may rain—but, say, Ain't it fine to-day! —The Argonc Lire Is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, Great Beitain, Canada and Britis Vosess $5. at in adrance. Additional postage to foreign co: a year cents. Single curtent copies. 10 cents, Back numbers, after three months [rom date of publication. 25 cents. Issues prior to 1910 ont of pri No contribution teil! be returned unless accompanied by stamped and addrened envelepe. vespansible for the lesson mom-return Af unslicited contri tries im the Postal Union, $1.04 London, E. Lire is for sale by all newsdealers in Great Britain and may be obtained from booksellers in oll the pre cities of the world. The foreign trade supplied from Lirn’s London Offce. Cannoa Houte. Brrape Baise The text and iliusrrations im LAPE are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain ap/is te Lire 1 Lape does mat hold ively Seuthammpeom Rare, Lanaen, We C. Prompt netifcation should be sent by subseribers of any change of addres. Copr. Lite Poh. Ca. THEIR MoPES India Print, 22 x 18 In., $2.00 TEMPTATION Photogravure 15 x20 tn., $1.00 Pictures from “ LIFE” ARMS AND THE MAN Facsimile in color ‘Mounted, 12 x 16 tn., 50 cents Sent prepaid upon receipt of remittance. LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 West 31 Street, New York Cope, Life Pub, Co. “WORKING TO BEAT MELL” Photozravure, 16 x 134 1n., 50 cents. THE PLEASUER OF O1VINO A genuine photogravure, beautifully han’ colored and tm. intel. ‘Size of mount 15 x 20 In., $1.00