Life, 1910-10-27 · page 36 of 44
Life — October 27, 1910 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This page primarily contains **reader letters and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The main substantive content is a letter debating **animal experimentation ethics**. A reader defends vivisection (animal testing) by citing practical benefits: a man whose dog bit him later benefited from rabies prevention developed through animal research. The letter argues antivivisectionists are hypocritical—they oppose animal suffering in labs yet gladly use scientific advances those experiments produced. The **Camp-Fire Club advertisement** promotes conservation of forests, fish, and game, positioning *Field and Stream* magazine as the club's official organ. Other ads include **W.P. Willis & Co.** (imported woolens) and **Eversticks** (shoe soles). The page reflects early 20th-century debates over scientific progress versus animal welfare—a tension that remains relevant today, though modern readers might be surprised by how openly animal testing was then defended as necessary and justified.
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“IESE W.P.Witus & C2 New York IMPORTERS ers of ready-made clothing cannot buy Willis" wool- t ens-our exclusive imported fabrics - the claim that their clothing is “equal to custom made” lacks solid foundation. From Our Readers (Continued from page 719) so many persons who are thoroughly qualified to discuss it that I have no desire to become involved in the argu- ment. I simply wish to call attention to a letter in your issue of October 6, as it typifies the mental attitude of most of the antivivisectionists. The writer had a dog. The dog acted strangely and bit three persons. For that the owner “ gave him a good beating "—a very natural proceeding, but scarcely one expected from an anti- cruelty partizan. His subsequent course of action, while an evidence of his good judgment, is a typical example of the inconsistency of the majority of antivivisectionists. He was willing to take advantage of knowledge gained through the sufferings of many dogs, rabbits and otlicr defenseless creatures. Some years ago, behind those much- maligned “ Locked Doors,” large num- bers of innocent animal lives were sac- rificed—and without nearly so much suffering as some would have us be- lieve—in order that we human beings might be spared the possibilities of hydrophobia. As a result, this man and thousands of others have been ex- Can be worn all day long, without discomfort, they protect where protection is needed, the sole of the shoe. EVERYBODY NEEDS EVERSTICKS. Aine ee a ee COenSTICRS ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES. THE ADAMS & FORD CO. hx CLEVELAND, 0. gg None genutne wlth= out THIS cord. himself of the only certain preven- tive of rabies. It is simply to ask those who are denouncing the methods of modern science, to stop and think Unless we are willing to forego the advantages derived from the results of animal experimentation, it ill behooves us to decry this method of extending scientific knowledge. Henry F, Krnostey. Wasuincton, D. C., Oct. 6, 1910. posed to this horrible disease and were able to avail themselves of positive im- munity. Perhaps the germ of rabies was present—perhaps not. In killing the dog, instead of confining him and watching, him, as they should have done, they destroyed the only evidence. In either event the Pasteur treatment did not harm the patients, and they were spared the terrible anxiety in re- gard to their condition. This letter is not intended as a criti- . cism of this gentleman for availing (Continued on page 721) Camp-Fire Club Number The Camp-Fire Club of America, composed<of the leading sportsmen and naturalists of this country, has ac- complished many important results in the preservation of forests, fish and game in America. In order to further this work, to enlist the support of the thousands of sports- men in this country, and to influence the proper kind of legislation, FIELD AND STREAM has been appointed the Official Organ of the Camp-Fire Club and adds its forces to those of the Club in the protection of our wild life, saving of our forests and game covers, and the stocking of our lakes and streams, We want you to read in the November issue Kenneth Fowler’s ««Story of the Camp-Fire Club,’?. its Origin, History and Work in the Protection of Our Forests, Fish and Game, and to put your shoulder to the wheel in work which is of vital importance to you. The Crying Need of the Day In order to prevent the complete annihilation of our game covers and fishing waters by the get-rich-quick methods of lumbering and paper pulp industries, together with the characteristic short-sighted extravagance of the Americans, it is imperative that a vigorous fight be made to save the forests. Every sportsman should read Warren H. Mitter’s series of articles, on ‘European Forestry,’? beginning in this November number; they give the best methods of European practice as applied to our National problem of the conservation of our National resources. This big subject is the problem of the hour, of the present genera- tion, of the children who follow us; and deeply affects the prosperity of the Nation to the end of time. SPECIAL OFFER Asses vast evry eortaman to oi ath work ory making « FIELD AND STREAM, beginning with the November tember, on the receipt of 25. FIELD AND STREAM PUB. CO. 17 E. 21st St., New York, N.Y. 15 CENTS PER COPY PER YEAR comicbooks.com