Life, 1913-07-17 · page 12 of 44
Life — July 17, 1913 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This *Life* magazine page contains satirical commentary on American media and politics. The top cartoon mocks the *New York Evening Post* for criticizing *Life* magazine, questioning why the Post—not known for humor—attacks a satirical publication. The accompanying text defends *Life*'s role as a commentator on social morality. The lower cartoon titled "Our Modern Clothes" shows two men discussing fashion, with one noting a coat "looks as if it was cut by a corset maker" and another quipping it's "better than having it cut by a balloon maker"—likely satirizing overly restrictive or exaggerated tailoring trends of the era. The "Sanctum Talks" section features humorous dialogues between *Life* editors and contributors, maintaining the magazine's satirical voice throughout.
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104 Et tu, Brute! UR Trusty Friend, the New York Evening Post, extends the glad hand to whomsoever has a brick to throw at Lire. The injury may be small, but the spirit pains us. Why this venom? Our Trusty Friend is not generally regarded as a dispenser of sunshine, and we realize that a world of Evening Posts would be no place for more blithesome sinners with a sense of humor. Yet we mourn his loss. And is the Rev. F. A. Kahler, of Buffalo, absolutely sure that it is Lire who needs a broader vision? Supremacy The country editor is a publicity agent .of the greatest importance. —Kansas City Times. HE country editor is more than that. He is the conservator of morals, the dictator of style in obitu- aries, the arbiter of births and the guardian of human nature. He alone publishes the real news of the world. Kingdoms fall and races succeed each other, but the country editor is the only one who chronicles the eternal occupations of humanity. OUR MODERN CLOTHES “THAT COAT LOOKS AS IF IT WAS CUT BY A CORSET MAKER. “WELL, IT'S BETTER THAN HAVING IT CUT BY A BALLOON MAKER.” Blackhander: Nihilist: ax FeADE ROM — \ MADAM, WE TAKE OFF OUR HATS To you! Sanctum Talks With a Chinese Kid (By Proxy) “QO, Lire?” “Ah! Yuan Shi Kail Wel- come to our city. I kiss your feet, oh President of the toddling Chinese Republic. What will you have? “Give me one of those Manhattan- Martini-Sloe-Gin-Pousse-Café-Turkey- Trot Highballs, and we will get down to business. First—thanks.” “For what, Yuan Shi Kai?” “For recognizing me financially.” “You mean for not recognizing you financially.” “Well, I don’t know what you call it, Lire, but at any rate you did me a mighty good turn. Some of those highway robbers over in London and Paris had me down and were just go- ing through my pockets when your president came along.” “Oh yes; I believe I do remember— saved your life, didn’t he?” “Not quite. He saved my credit and my pocket-book. Now I have come in here, Lire, to ask you for a quiet piece of advice.” “Good! That is my business. I can tell you just what to do under any circumstances.” “What I want to know, Lirg,. is how I can borrow money from the Powers of Europe without having to pay the principal back in interest and the interest back in principal.” “Only one way, my dear Yuan Shi Kai. “And that?” “First, spend about twenty-five years in acquiring an army. Equip your army with up-to-date rifles and teach them how to shoot straight. When your army is in readiness, join the rest of the gang and you will be able to get your money at market rates.” “But until then, Lire?” “Until then, Yuan Shi Kai, keep on drinking these highballs and forget yourself. It makes the time pass so much quicker. So long.” “So long, Lire.” Creators HAT has vaunted Science done for nervous diseases?” “Good heavens, man! It discovered them.” comicbooks.com