Life, 1913-01-30 · page 3 of 36
Life — January 30, 1913 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top illustration labeled "AS WE SEE IT IN GRAND OPERA" depicts two figures in elaborate historical costumes—likely Egyptian or ancient royal dress. The caption reads "THE HANDSOME, DASHING LOVER TELLS THE GIRLISH HEROINE HOW BEAUTIFUL SHE IS." This appears to be satirizing operatic conventions: the exaggerated melodrama of grand opera, where characters deliver overwrought compliments in ornate settings. The joke targets the absurdity of opera's theatrical excess and artificial dialogue—the contrast between the grandiose staging and the simple, repetitive nature of romantic flattery. The remainder of the page advertises Ainslee's magazine's 15th birthday celebration, listing contributing authors and stories for the February issue. This is primarily advertising content rather than political or social satire.
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Bible) ste AS WE SEE IT IN GRAND OPERA THE HANDSOME, DASHING LOVER TELLS THE GIRLISH HEROINE Mow MEAUTIPUL SHE IS. The Policeman's Horse The policeman’s horse of New York is, if appearances count, the happiest of his race. He has a friend in the person of his master and the master has a friend in his horse. They get on so well to- gether that they scem to have come into the world for each other. These fortu- nate animals all bear the same placid expression, indicating a condition of mind which proves complete satisfaction with attending conditions. Their faith- ful devotion to the master, and submis- sion to his will, are self-evident, and the: confidence of the horse in his master is like that of a child in the control of a parent. There are reasons for this kind- ly intercourse. between man and _ beast, which are not apparent to those who think that animals have no rights which human beings ought to respect. But to those who love them and try to interpret their thoughts, their language of silence is as plain as uttered words. General Rush C. Hawkins in Bulletin of A. S. P. C. A. 4, Reler to Raymond B. Thompson GrChester Montgomery Stet. ms Greenwich Smith Ruttdion A For a Winter Trip BERMUDA Ajcharming little island world only 48 hours from New York. Climate mild but invigorating. Superb driving, saddle rid- ing, golf, tennis, yachting and sea bathing. The well known PRINCESS HOTEL provides true comfort in full measure: Modern service through- out, including electric light, telepbones, grill room, tiled swim- ming pool. Open December to May. HOWE & TWOROGER, Mgrs., HAMILTON, BERMUDA. ALLEN’ FOOT-EASE The Antiseptic powder shaken into the shoes =) the Standard Remedy for the feet for a quarter century. 30.600 testimonii Sold everywhere. 25c.. Sample FR Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy, The Man who put the EEs in FE q a Trade-Mark. @ You don’t have to come to ¢hés birthday party! It will come to you. Q Ainslee’s, “the magazine that entertains,” was born fifteen years ago this month. @ We are celebrating the event in the February issue, now on sale, as follows: A complete novelette by Elinor Glyn “Seven Fridays,’ a delightfully ap- pealing little story by Marie Van Vorst A sparkling mystery tale of society by May Futrelle A brilliant essay on the art of pleas- heb mee Edgar Saltus “Radiant Lady,’ another charming gypsy tale, by . . . Nina Wilcox Putnam “Tarquin’s Clock Strikes Twelve,” one of the most original and colorful tales ever written by Thomas P. Byron ‘“*\ Matter of Standard,” the third episode in the career of the alluring ‘Woman With a Past,’’ who was in- troduced to Ainslee’s by Anna Alice Chapin “The Beast,’ a fascinating French detective yarn, by F. Berkeley Smith and five other unusual short stories of the kind that makes the high-cost-of- living immaterial. @ On the news stand Ainslee’s is fifteen cents. In the home it’s priceless. AINSLEE’S FOR FEBRUARY comicbooks.com