Life, 1922-01-26 · page 3 of 34
Life — January 26, 1922 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a romantic poem by Henrietta Jewett Keith celebrating winter woods and nature, attributed to the genteel literary tradition of the era. The accompanying illustration depicts a domestic scene where a boy approaches his father with a dog, likely seeking permission to keep it. The caption records Willie's negotiation: the dog's owner will sell it for two dollars, but Willie must convince his father the animal won't be a nuisance—dogs will cause "awful scare." This is gentle domestic humor typical of Life's family content, contrasting the sentimental poetry above with the mundane realities of childhood persuasion. The cartoon satirizes neither politics nor social issues, but rather the universal father-son dynamic around pet acquisition, presented with affectionate irony.
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A Winter Roundelay HO says the winter woods are cold? Who rails at winter’s icy blast? When brown oak leaves and crimson haws When little winds come softly creeping Warm the air in the friendly shaws— So not to wake the wind-flowers, sleeping Who says the winter woods are cold? Till winter storms be’ over-past. Who says the winter woods are mute? Who says the winter skies are gray? When bluejays flash their shining wings And does not see the sunset’s rose And call their mates through cloisterings— Flush red the virginal, white snows, Who says the winter woods are mute? The sunrise flame to light the day. Who walks the winter woods with me? My true love, with his oaken staff, Gay madrigals and merry laugh— He walks the winter woods with me. Henrietta Jewett Keith. SVess SSS Willie: Listen, Father, the boy that owns him says we can have him for two dollars, but we got to make up our minds quick, ’cos dogs is goin’ to be awful scarce. comicbooks.com