Life, 1914-02-26 · page 13 of 40
Life — February 26, 1914 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a poem titled "There is a Man in Washington" by S.E. Kiser, celebrating an unnamed political figure known for quiet, effective leadership—"mild...bland" speech, no theatrics, just getting things done. The poem appears to praise restrained, competent governance over bombastic rhetoric. Below are two cartoon vignettes: one depicting three men in suits (captioned about "impedimenta" and baggage), and another showing a man being thrown violently from a chair, labeled "Eugene Advice: or the Survival of the Fittest." The cartoons satirize social climbing and rough competition among businessmen/politicians. Without clearer identification, the specific political figures remain unclear, though the page overall celebrates pragmatic, understated leadership over flashy self-promotion.
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“LIFE: There is a Man in Washington HERE is a man in Washington Who never seems to be afraid; He does the things that must be done, With little noise and no parade; He flourishes no heavy stick Nor calls upon mankind to see While he proceeds to hurl a brick Or jab things with a snickersnee; He does not claim that he can lick A bunch of catamounts—not he. There is a man in Washington Whose speech is mild, whose look is bland He wears no chaps, he totes no gun, Nor does much threatening off-hand; He rides no fiery charger where The timid would be filled with dread; He learns what measures may be fair And calmly pushes them ahead; He never wildly tears his hair, And says no more than should be said. Those who were erstwhile filled with doubt, Who feared the pallid pedant, find That wondrous things have come about; Old notions have been left behind; The scholar, it appears, may lead Where splendid victories are won; The ones who sneered are giving heed And Privilege is on the run: A miracle is wrought, indeed! There is a man in Washington. S. E. Kiser. Motorist: PARDON ME, SIR, BUT IS THIS THE ROAD TO HOBOKEN? ‘OND PARENT: My daughter Maud is exceptionally It is interesting to stand near the baggage repository clever—able to do everything under the sun. pdt Ah old stare tient age goles Nera Smartiz: She'll make a fine general houseworker. —Boston Transcript. OT if the “impedimenta” is filled with your own be- longings, with your name in bright letters on one end. In other words, to descend from Bostonese, not if you are - watching your own trunks. EUGENIC ADVICE; OR THE GURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST IF YOU ARE DIVIDED BETWEEN TWO PHYSICALLY PERFECT SUITORS, TRY THEM OUT AND TAKE THE BETTER MAN comicbooks.com