Life, 1906-03-29 · page 5 of 24
Life — March 29, 1906 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine (page 379) contains two separate pieces of satirical commentary: **"Glory!"** (left): A poem mocking the romanticization of war, specifically referencing the massive casualties of World War I ("Nine hundred Moros killed in war"). The satire critiques how society celebrates military sacrifice while ignoring its human cost. **"Ignore the Gate Money"** (center-right): Commentary on Harvard football, specifically addressing efforts to abolish the sport. The piece argues against abandoning football solely based on financial concerns, asserting that the game's value should be judged on merit rather than profit. It references Cambridge and the Harvard Crimson team, suggesting this responds to contemporary debates about college athletics' commercialization. Both pieces use satire to challenge popular assumptions about war and commercialized sports.
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Glory! X hundred Moros killed in war By our brave Vankee troops ! ‘They say that some were women folk And some were childish dupes ; And I might read with maudlin tears How Yankees could combine To do such cruel deed: For Teddy says i Six hundred Moros stricken down, This seems to be too bad. The women shot—the children shot, Tt almost makes us sad— ae STS NOBILITY. That is to say, perhaps it would, If glory didn't wait To crown us for such noble deeds, For Teddy says they're * great!” Ignore the Gate Money. EFORE finally vo the Harvard au M te consider the fact the Crimson eleven last page of the Sux Let them neglect that fact Once they begin to consider football as MARCH way to be one the money prot inthesame dire f pecuniary profit, they get out of touch at once with true sport. A who considers the money profits of his play is a professional or on the A college that considers hletics is moving Consider football solely on its merits as a game without a thought of wh ‘That is the way, and the oniy y which sound and truly profit- her there is money it able conclusions can be reached comicbooks.com