Life, 1902-12-11 · page 9 of 24
Life — December 11, 1902 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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The cartoon "Fun in the Forest" satirizes hunting season safety concerns. A hunter holds a sign reading "I AM NOT A DEER," while a dog nearby displays "JUST A PLAIN DOG," and another figure shows "I AM NOT A MOOSE" and "PLEASE NOT SHOOT HERE." The joke mocks overeager or careless hunters who might mistake other creatures—or possibly other people—for game animals. This reflects genuine dangers of hunting season, when trigger-happy sportsmen posed risks to fellow hunters and non-game animals. Below, sections on "Modern Facilities," "Lessons in Politics," and discussion of government bonds and financial stringency address post-WWI economic issues—likely referencing debates over government spending and financial recovery following World War I. The overall page blends topical political commentary with humorous social observation typical of *Life* magazine's satirical approach.
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JUST A PLAIN bg OG, Yyany ups: P24 Sy We 1 With is A HOUSE party at Oakdale, with a special train always ready to convey guests to and from New York, at their pleasure, with a maid or valet, and a mount at the stables and an automobile for everybody, to say nothing of vaudeville shows and music for evening entertain- ment.’’—— In the day of Lucullus there wasn’t much the rich could blow themselves for except things to eat. The result Hi FUN IN THE FOREST. SOME NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS Me was the best people became fat and asthmatic and Rome fell. The Fates are clearly reserving us for something better. Lessons in Politics. ae But why should the Government buy up its own bonds at one hundred and thirty-eight, when these may be redeemed for their face value at maturity?” “To relieve the financial stringency, my son.’’ “« What causes financial stringency, father?" “The plain people getting Wall Street's money away from it.” “And the bond purchase?"’ “The bond purchase restores the equilibrium. With the Government paying one dollar and thirty-eight cents of the plain people’s money for every dollarthey owe Wall Street, safe financial conditions are speedily re- established.” “Is this properly a function of gov- ernment?” “Government, my son, has no higher duty than that of protecting the weak against the strong.’” i Bee tragedies we know least about are those in which we have played our part. st W Bat was it—a chrysanthe- mum wedding?” “No. Government bonds.”’ comicbooks.com