Life, 1917-09-20 · page 34 of 40
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This page features a poem defending Connecticut's history against romanticized notions. The text humorously corrects misconceptions: Connecticut was founded by practical Massachusetts emigrants seeking liberty and peace, not by dramatic seafaring adventurers. The satire targets the "Blue Laws"—Connecticut's strict Puritan regulations—by ironically defending them. The poem's final couplet jokes that despite their reputation for severity, even these stern Puritans allowed a man to kiss his wife on Sunday if he chose, suggesting the laws were less restrictive than their fearsome reputation implied. The illustration labeled "Oh-Thomas" shows a man with shoes, likely referencing a specific contemporary figure or situation, though the connection isn't entirely clear from the visible text. The remainder of the page contains period advertisements (shoe cushions, dental products, ale) typical of *Life* magazine's satirical yet commercial format.
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