Life, 1913-07-03 · page 36 of 48
Life — July 3, 1913 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes satirical commentary with period advertising, typical of Life magazine's format. **"Our Foolish Contemporaries"** features Canon Hughes Scott's quote about Americans' church attendance, satirizing the disconnect between religious institutions and public belief. The anecdote about a schoolgirl defining faith as "believing what you know isn't true" undercuts Scott's defense of the church, suggesting organized religion requires blind acceptance of outdated doctrine. **"The Human Needle"** jokes about French dancer Mademoiselle Gaby Deslys's extreme thinness—a visitor claims that if she closed one eye, she'd resemble a needle, exaggerating her skeletal appearance for comedic effect. **The marital cartoon** at bottom right satirizes gender dynamics: a wife claiming appendicitis symptoms to justify purchasing a new gown while her husband must wait. It mocks both feminine hypochondria and marital manipulation as contemporary social behaviors. **Advertisements** for Hunter Rye whiskey, cedar chests, and other products occupy substantial space, reflecting Life's revenue model.
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