Life, 1913-07-03 · page 20 of 48
Life — July 3, 1913 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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The large illustration depicts a dramatic ocean liner encounter, with the caption "DON'T NOTICE THEM, CLARENCE! THEY'VE NO BUSINESS TO HOLLER AT US THAT WAY." This appears to reference the *Titanic* disaster (1912), satirizing the wealthy and indifferent to the plight of those in lifeboats—a commentary on class callousness during catastrophe. The narrative text below concerns infidelity and reconciliation, illustrating broader themes about deception and forgiveness among the upper classes. The "Foolish Contemporaries" section is a humor feature where young Willie misunderstands "contemporaries" as "little jokes" published by *Life* magazine itself—a self-referential joke about the magazine's own satirical humor column. The final snippet mocks clergy jealousy, suggesting a bishop's wife resents the new curate's attractiveness—typical domestic scandal humor of the era.
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“pON’T NOTICE THEM, CLARENCE! THEY'V TO HOLLER AT US THAT WAY it was because she had lied to him, in order to get in. “You are guilty,” he said, * you told the butler a li The woman smiled. There was a glint of triumph in her eyes. She was by no means unhands sme; and for this occasion she had exerted every art to produce an impression. She sighed. “T was lones you forgive me r said; “will She stole over near to him, and put her arms about him. “You have broken up my home. All went well—there was perfection of management—now, suddenly, it is gone. “T love you.” “Tt can never be the same again. I had just succeeded in demonstrating that this experiment was a success— and you came.” She kissed him. “IT have wandered away like the prodigal son and learned my rightful place through much paii she said. “And now—may I stay? He held her tightly in his arms. “Yes—but I shall never be happy again.” She laughed triumphantly, “What does it matter so long as we love each other?” T.L.M. Our Foolish Contemporaries ILLIE, aged twelve, was teasing his busy mother. When she gave him a sharp rebuke he said con- “Oh, mother, you mustn't mind y little contemporaries.” “What's that?” asked in surprise. “You mustn't mind my little con- temporaries,” he repeated. “Do you know what that means?” queried his mother. “Why, yes, mother, contemporaries are little jokes like Lire publishes in the back of the paper every week. his mother NSPECTOR: Any abnormal chil- dren in your class, Miss Peda- gogue? Scuoot Teacher: Yes; one of them has ‘good manners. THE CURATTE (in background): 1 HEAR THE BISHOP’S WIFE IS VERY JEALOUS OF THAT VERY ATTRACTIVE NEW CURATTE OF HIS. comicbooks.com