Life, 1916-01-13 · page 41 of 44
Life — January 13, 1916 — page 41: what you’re looking at
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This page combines two unrelated items: a book review in verse and an advertisement. **The Rhymed Review** (left): A satirical poem reviewing what appears to be a novel called "Why, Theodora!" The plot involves a young woman named Theodora who imagines an invisible friend ("Jimmy"). She falls for a poor painter named Larry, but his wealthy patron Mrs. Symonds interferes—Larry even goes to prison after pledging the patron's belongings as collateral. Theodora waits faithfully and marries him anyway. The review mocks this sentimental melodrama, particularly the romantic notion that spiritual compatibility ("corresponding aura") justifies marrying a penniless convict. The satire targets overly romantic, impractical attitudes toward marriage and the trope of the devoted woman waiting for her flawed man. **The Advertisement** (right): A full-page ad for Cafiadius Cigarettes, featuring ornate packaging and imagery. This reflects the era when cigarette advertising was unrestricted and common in mainstream publications.
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Rhymed Reviews Why, Theodora! (By Sarah Warder MacConnell. Small, Maynard MAIDEN, Theodora hight, Delectable, though slightly whimmy, nvents a quaint, familiar sprite Or Unseen Playmate, christened “Jimmy”; With whom, at times, she loves to hold Imaginary conversations, Rewildering her narrow, cold And puritanical relations. So when a painter, chancing by, (One Lawrence Kingsley, known as “ Larry”), Reminds the maid of Jimmy,—why, The reader knows they ought to marry. But Larry’s wealthy patron: The proud, insistent Mrs. Symonds, Has other plans, which, you may guess, Will interfere a bit with Hymen’s. She lends her goods to Larry, who (When needs have suddenly arisen) Hypothecates a rug or two, And, being trapped, must go to prison, But Theodora doesn’t mean To drop the one her heart desires. to run a magazine And waits until his term expires. The Perfect Dress Tie The Tie With The Button-On Tabs isthe only tie that knows its place and keeps it. It is one and indivisible with your front collar button, unless you deliberately undo it. _ Fashion decrees the poke collar with even- ing dress this season, Smartness decrees the "Perfect Dress Tic." Sold in the Best Shops White or Black $0 Cents and Better Look for the nam, ‘The Perfect Tie,” on ch neckband, and dou't be misled. KEYS & LOCKWOOD New York b the Huachold eho ‘he bmperal Court of hada, o oried 8864 dis Ceo 00. Then, though her elders shake their heads, Her resolution grows no fainter; Against his will she up and weds Her penitential convict painter. For when a lady meets the man Who owns the corresponding aura, She'd better gral) him while she can, In spite of all, says Theodora. Arthur Guiterman. Kaive. the byperiat ‘Cowt