Life — February 10, 1921 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page This page contains two distinct pieces: **"Lincoln"** (top left): A poem by Laura Simmons praising Lincoln's endurance despite suffering ("gaunt and worn"), emphasizing his martyrdom and the collective grief at his loss. **"The Logician Speaks"** (top right): A commentary by R.B.S. criticizing Puritan strictness about Sabbath observance. The author mocks those who prohibit entertainment and pleasure on Sundays, arguing such restrictions make the day "listless, dreary gloom." The final jab at "John Burroughs for his marvelous intellect" appears sarcastic, likely targeting someone who supported these religious restrictions. **Cartoon** (bottom): A chaotic scene of people playing ball, captioned "Gee! Billy, ain't women the limit nowadays?" This satirizes changing social attitudes toward women's participation in recreation and sports—previously considered unladylike.