Life, 1913-03-27 · page 40 of 60
Life — March 27, 1913 — page 40: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from Life (circa 1913) contains satirical commentary on contemporary absurdities: **"Our Foolish Contemporaries"** section mocks three modern oddities: 1. **"De Gustibus"** (a poem) ridicules overly romantic fiction, specifically "Elinor Glyn"-style romance novels—Glyn was a famous (and controversial) romance writer of the era. 2. **"Chinese Logic"** satirizes supposed Eastern illogic: a Chinese shopkeeper charges more for larger quantities of tea, reasoning backwards that more goods equal higher customer wealth, therefore higher prices. This reflects Western stereotypes about Chinese business practices. 3. **"Soon Parted"** humorously notes that some men lack restraint when they get money, immediately showing it to their families—implying they'll lose it quickly. The page also advertises Motor Age magazine, positioning it as essential reading for 1913 motorists to avoid roadside breakdowns. The remaining space contains art advertisements and gallery notices—typical of Life's mixed editorial-advertising format.
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