Life, 1913-02-06 · page 5 of 48
Life — February 6, 1913 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content** rather than political satire. The main cartoon (upper left) depicts a domestic scene with the caption about a husband who is "a chronic kicker"—a humorous commentary on marital complaint. This appears to be general social satire about domestic life rather than political commentary. The central content is a **Theodore B. Starr, Inc. advertisement** for pearl necklaces, emphasizing quality and craftsmanship. Below is an essay titled "The Recall of Judges" discussing judicial accountability and democratic governance—this represents the magazine's editorial perspective on political issues. The page also contains a **Switzerland tourism advertisement** offering travel guides. Overall, this is a typical early 20th-century magazine blend of humor, advertising, and civic commentary rather than sharp political satire.
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“RUT, MY DEAR MADAM, THERE’S CONSULTING ME ABOUT YOUR VM A MORSE DOCTOR.” “THAT'S WHY 1 CAME TO You. HE'S A CHRONIC KICKER.” The Recall of Judges If we had a king in this country the matter of the recall of judges could be easily disposed of. In that case it would make no difference whether they could be recalled or not. But we have no king and we must have some body of men whom, for some mystical reason, we can rever- ence, whose feet are planted in in- fallibility and whose heads are above the clouds beyond the view of ordi- nary people. There must be some one on the map who, by general agree- ment, can do no wrong, whose fiat is an irrevocable ultimatum and to be in contempt of whom is the deadliest How to See Switzerland For 10c. postage our Information Bureau in New York will send you “Travel Sugges- tions,” a collection of illustrated booklets, maps, etc., containing some very useful information. Enables yu to easily plan a delightful joliday in this Wonderful Land labs and Ale: Send 10. for “Travel Suggesions” _, Official Information Bareau of Switzerland 241 Fifth Ave., New York THEODORE B. STARR. INC. JEWELERS SILVERSMIT Pearl Necklaces HE subtle variations in color, lustre, shape and texture of Pearls, explain the necessity for most expert judgment and infinite patience in grading and matching. We now invite inspection of a large number of Pearl Neck- laces of exceptional quality, many of which have required years to complete. Particular attention is given to the enlarging and improving of necklaces. Prices never higher than prevail elsewhere for equal quality. 5TH AVENUE AND 47TH STREET NEW YORK Established 1862 HS Judges come the nearest to fill- ing that bill in the American Republic. Let us not whittle away at their pedestal. Let us rather build about them an impenetrable barrier which shall be proof against the advance of thought, the progress of science and the needs of a democracy which is lecoming dangerously overeducated. Only in this way can we preserve things forever in that blissful state in which the powers-that-be desire them. E.0.J. Graham B. Nichol, who, being the best poker player in the national eapi- tal, plays with some of Washington's biggest and richest men, was being told one morning of a game the evening be- fore when a stranger had lost an im- mense sum of moncy. “That's always my luck!” lamented Nichol. ‘Whenever there's a lot of soup around, I'm about twelve blocks away with a fork in my hand.” —Argonaut. comicbooks.com