Life, 1914-05-14 · page 39 of 44
Life — May 14, 1914 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The small cartoon depicts two men in suits standing within a circle, labeled "Beside Himself with Rage." The crude drawing—showing one man appearing agitated while the other observes—uses visual repetition (the two figures appear nearly identical) to satirize the expression "beside himself." It literally illustrates the idiom by depicting a man positioned *beside* another version of himself, suggesting uncontrolled emotional state. This is gentle, visual wordplay typical of Life magazine's satirical humor. The joke relies on taking a common English phrase literally rather than figuratively—a form of absurdist comedy that was popular in early 20th-century American humor. The page itself is primarily advertising (perfume, seasickness remedies, shoes, buttons), with an editorial piece on "News" discussing how newspapers filter and color reality.
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EVET TE-—nousicant, ‘The newest Houbigant perfume creation! —fresh from the hands. Pare master and destined to high favor for its character and originality. Alluring but refined. Your Perfamer has it or will get it for you Bottle, 20c. “BESIDE HIMSELF WITH RAGE” FASICANESS Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded. both fresh .and salt water—endorsed by high authorities —and used by travelers the world over, coni tar products, or their derivatives. Sold by lending druggists. t 4 hours.” $1.00 box for ocean voyager ns NOE 101 mdable Preventa’ Officially adopted by Steamship Companies on |! Contains no cocaine. morphine, opium. chloral, T LasT—a stylish Rubber-Sole Oxford designed for street wear with all the springy flexibility of a Dancing Pump. You don’t feel as though “I?m wearing rubbers.’’ The most comfortable, fashion- able and durable shoe for right-now wear in city or country. “RITZ” Rubber-Sole Black Oxford—$5 Black Gun-metal Calf; “custom” shaped last; long, receding toc; Black Para rubber sole and heel; leather welt and leather insert in heel; heel is extra wide and attached to the shoe without nails, thus avoiding jarring and scratching ; admirable for street, sport, mountain or shore; won't slip on waxed floors. Also available in Russet Calf. Exclusive Custom Styles $4 and up There are 100 Exclustoe Regal Stores and 900 Accredited Regal Agents. Write for our Spring Style Book—it's free. REGAL SHOE COMPANY 264 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. News EWS is that particular portion of the manifold daily activities of men which the newspapers sce fit to chronicle. Or rather, Iet us say that news is the reporters’ idea of that particular portion of the manifold daily activities of men which the newspapers see fit to chronicle. Or rather, let us say that news is the reporters’ idea, expressed as truthfully as his limited powers will permit and revised and colored by the copy-readers. to suit their ideas of what “human interest” and the policy of the paper require, of that particular portion of the manifold and always interesting daily activities of men which the news- papers sce fit to chronicle in the space that is left after the advertisers have taken as much as they can be induced to purchase. Or rather, let us say—but perhaps we have said enough to convey the idea. E..0..7. as well as wit h for dress or semi a correct dressers wear Krementz Bodkin-Clutch Studs and Vest Buttons s to Match) Krementz & Co. 60 Chestnut St, Newark, N. J. Aakers of the famous Krements Collar Beton comicbooks.com