Life — June 27, 1907 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 865 This page contains two distinct pieces: **"Abate the Fury of the Ambulance Drivers"** critiques New York ambulance services. The article argues that ambulance drivers prioritize speed and showmanship over patient safety, recklessly racing through streets to entertain the public. It advocates for hospitals to enforce stricter controls on driver behavior and speed limits, warning that current practices endanger both patients in transit and pedestrians. **"The Work-Horses Are Decorated, Too"** reports on New York's Decoration Day horse parade, celebrating 1,800 horses and nearly 900 trucks in a festive event with prizes across 47 classes. The author praises it as beneficial for promoting work-horse welfare and public interest. The illustration shows a satirical dialogue between two figures—apparently a "skye" (Skye terrier) and a "fide" (possibly the magazine's mascot), making a pun about "skye-light."