Life — October 21, 1915 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 740 This page contains two distinct pieces: **Left column:** A satirical dialogue titled "Interviews with Dead Celebrities," featuring a conversation between the narrator and the ghost of someone referred to as "Mr. Bluebeard." The ghost complains about his reputation, claiming his wife was "a terror" who drove him to madness, and that he's been unfairly blamed for her death. The satire appears to mock historical revisionism and self-serving justifications. **Right section:** A cartoon labeled "Manhattan Island Cheap" showing what appears to be Native Americans or indigenous figures selling land, with a sign advertising "$24.98" and text reading "Reduced from Twenty-Five" and "300 A.D." The illustration satirizes the famous (or infamous) purchase of Manhattan, likely mocking both the absurdly low historical price and present-day real estate markups.