Life, 1916-02-17 · page 47 of 52
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This page mixes narrative fiction with advertisements and lacks a unified political cartoon. The main text is a satirical Biblical parody written in King James style, describing a servant presenting elaborate meals and bills to characters named Robinson and Ella—likely mocking pretentious dining or wasteful spending habits through exaggerated, mock-biblical language. The advertisements occupy most space: Virginia Hot Springs resort promotes mountain vacation amenities, while the Holstein-Friesian Cow association advertises dairy cattle breeding records. These ads are straightforward commercial content, not satire. The page appears to be from Life during the magazine's transition period (likely 1910s-1920s), when it combined literary humor, social commentary, and advertising. The biblical parody may satirize either nouveau riche dining culture or wasteful consumption patterns, but without clearer context about Robinson's identity, the precise social target remains unclear.
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And the servant had a scroll in his hand, and with a stylus did write up- on the scroll the things that they would eat, making a great array as if for people that were hungry. And when the servant returned un- to them again, he bore glass and silver and fine linen, and did spread it before them. And going to and fro, he brought great burdens of meats and loaves and wines, with many fruits and spices from far countries. And Ella, the scribe, was filled with a great joy and did make many small grunts as she saw the feast before her. And they fell to and did eat with excced- ing pleasure until they were satisfied. And the servant returned again un- to them, and did gather up all that was left from the feast, and it was sufficient for a large household. And thereupon, the servant came again with the scroll, and upon it was written many numbers, and Robinson did open his purse and give him scrip of great value. And going thence, the servant re- turned yet again with many pieces of silver on a salver, and Robinson made a great sweep with his arm, and the servant poured all of the silver into the pocket of his coat, and made great bow with his head, and joy over- spread his countenance. And Ella could no more grunt, for she was exceeding full and her face was covered with a great color. And Robinson communed with her in a low voice so that none should hear, i Ei COL ea) The Holstein-Friesian Cow asa Milk and Butter Producer | Oficial test records on file in our Advanced Registry | O&e show that on Sept. 1, 1915, there was 35 purebred fepstered Holstein-Friesian’ cows, each showing produc- ss above 80 pounds of butterfat, for the year. We received reports of official test’ of 10,743 purebred gstered Holstein-Friesian cows during the year. These 18343 cows (nearly one half of them heifers with first ¢ calves) produced within a period of seven con secative days 4, pounds of milk containing 155.389 wands of butterfat, averaging 14.474 pounds butterfat ¢ carefully authenticated records are so far in excess be s attained by other breeds that they deserv Se careful consideration of the farmer who is also a 28 man. The most prominent physicians have en Holstein milk in unqualified terms on account of | itive qualities, its easy digestibility and its power derived from the remarkable strength and vuhty that is typical of the Holstein-Friesian breed sugate the big “ Black-and-Whites.” Send for our | HOLSTEIN.FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 8 F. L. HOUGHTON, Secretary 2B American B BRATTLEBORO. VT. | LTT OTS i _ACool Summer at Virginia}fot Springs y f 2500 feet above sea level with an average summer temperature of 74 degrees—a more delightful summer climate than Bar Harbor, Newport or the White Mountains— excellent train accommodations — easily accessible — no mosquitoes, humidity or dampness—such is America’s Ideal Vacation Resort. The New Homestead The storld famous healing waters of Hot Springs—natural heated water (1049) —the most modern and complete bath equipment, Swedish gymnastics, massage and Hot Air Treatments, the famous Spout Bath for Rheumatism, Gout and Nervous Diseases, with experienced attendants, make the Home: stead ensentially the place for rest end recuperation. Physicians of inter- national reputation direct and consult regarding the treatment. Two beautiful golf courses.always in the pink of condition, located ie nature's own petrife it ountele satin: seven of the fees STE Seer to the summer. vacation. “Two, hundred paddle and driving horses are ot the command of guests. ‘The 500 rooms, excellent cuisine, delightful music end perfect ‘equipment, assure the utmost in accommodations end service. The Homestead Book A photographic description of the Homestead and Hot Springs in natural colors should be carefull) read by everyone looking for en ideal summer resort. Send for it now. H. ALBERT, Resident Mgr. Hot Springs, Va. Booking Offices Rieccarlue otete York ~ Philadeiphio and Ella answered always in’ the astonishment, but held his peace, for words: “I should say.” he knew not what his spouse would do. And returning thence to their place But she tarried not long with E of labor, they were met by the spouse and casting herself upon Robinson's of Robinson, who made a great noise hosom, she cried: “ My poor husband. and cried: “Hussy that thou art—get Why should he be overcome and led thee hence.” And she cast Ella's outer way by mine enemy?” She wept garments in the doorway, and pushed softly and caressed him with great her with great violence, and pulled at fervor, saying: “Henceforth I will her hair with great strength, and the guard thee from those that entice thee, noise and confusion thereof was like and thou shalt dwell in’ peace and unto the women of England when they safety, for 1 shall be at thy right encompass the house of an enemy nd ay, and shall guard thee at And Robinson was overcome with books:com