Life, 1906-12-13 · page 9 of 28
Life — December 13, 1906 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This dramatic illustration by a credited artist depicts a shipwreck or maritime disaster, showing figures struggling in turbulent waters near rocky cliffs. The accompanying text discusses starvation and revolution, specifically referencing thirty million starving people in Russia and twenty-four million in France. The "Lee Shore" (a dangerous coastline) appears to be a metaphor for political and social upheaval following World War I and the Russian Revolution. The drowning figures likely represent populations caught in famine and revolutionary turmoil. The various character descriptions ("The Horticulturist," "The Soldier," etc.) suggest ordinary people of different social classes all facing the same catastrophic circumstances. The piece critiques the human cost of post-war chaos and revolutionary violence.
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745 Of Good Hope HY have thirty millions of people to starve, in Russia, this winter? For the same reason, per- haps, that twenty-four millions starved in France, once upon a time ; that is to say, in order that their children and_ their children’s children might be free. It takes want to work a rev- olution, and, above all, the want of food. In the French Revolu- tion there were man: but the ground-tone of that tremen- dous performance was the scarcity of grains. Russia writhes in pain, but if it is the pain of labor, what wise physician advises ano- dynes? How They Look HE Horticulturist—Seedy. The Dentist—Down in the mouth. The Nobleman—Rank. The Traveling Man—Fast. The Farmer—Rakish. The Jewcler—Bright. The Pirate—Chesty. The Milkman—Pale. The Barber—Trim. The Plumber — “Just dear!” The Soldier—Forward. Modern F MODERN philosophy Here is a peep: Beauty is oftentimes Only clothes deep! No Need | WISH, Jane,” said the fond mother to her new nurse, “that you would use a thermometer to ascertain if the water is the right temper- ature when you give the baby his bath.” Oh,” replied Jane, cheer- fully, “don’t worry about that. I don’t need any thermom- eter. If the little ’un tums red, the water is too hot; if it turns blue, it’s too cold, and A Lee snore there you are. ~ comicbooks.com