Life, 1910-11-10 · page 32 of 44
Life — November 10, 1910 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three separate satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century Life magazine humor: **"War of the Future"**: A brief joke about female soldiers. A general rallies wavering women troops by shaming them—questioning if they'll show cowardice ("white feather") when feathers aren't even fashionable. The satire mocks both militarism and contemporary anxieties about women's roles, suggesting women soldiers would be absurdly motivated by fashion concerns rather than patriotism. **"Teaching a Girl to Swim"**: Street boys discuss swimming instruction with crude directness. When one realizes the girl is his sister, the advice shifts from physical contact to simply pushing her off the dock—absurdist humor playing on the boys' practical, unromantic attitude versus urban street culture stereotypes. **"The Anti-Conservationist's America"**: A brief jab at someone who loves nature only for commercial exploitation ("rocks and fills...need them in my business"), mocking capitalist disregard for conservation. The page is primarily advertising for Republic Staggard Tread Tires, with modest satirical content.
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War of the Future The intrepid general was rallying ber wavering female troops. “Women,”” she cried, way to mannish fears?" A muffled murmur of indecision ran through the ranks. “Shall it be said we are clothed in mail armor?" shrieked the general. The murmur became a mumble. “Will you,’ fiercely demanded the gen- cral, “ show the white feather in a season when feathers are not worn?’ The effect was clectrical. ed the soldiery. And, forming fast into battle array, they once more burled themselves upon the enemy. —Wasp. “will you give Teaching a Girl to Swim F. Hopkinson Smith, painter, author, engincer and professional optimist, tells a story showing that Boston boys of the street are like all others. He overheard a conversation between two youngsters selling newspapers. “Say, Harry, w'at’s the best way to teach a girl how to swim?’ asked the younger one. “Dat’s a cinch. First off you puts yer left arm under her waist and yoa gently takes her left hand — “Come off; she’s me sister.”” “Aw, push her off de dock.”” —Cosmopolitan. “So you are really a cowboy from Arizona,”’ exclaimed the romantic young woman. “ Why, you are not a bit pic- turesque."? “I'm sorry,” replied the cowboy, “ but you see I have had very little time to study up the fiction in the magazines.” —Philadelphia Record. The Anti-Conservationist’s “America” wer thy thy woods and templed hills.’ 1 THe BIG YORE! Reraisution is what we think will happen to the man who doesn’t think as we think he should think. —Lippincott’s. love rocks and fills, In fact, need them in my business."’—Success. Building, Chancery Lane, London, Engiand, Agents. Brentano's, 37 Ave. de l'Oper aiso at Saaroaci Exchanges, 16 John ‘Adelphi, Strand, W. C., London; 18 Ret & Faubourg, 1 Via Gustavo Modena, Milan, Mayence, Germany. The text and tinstrations in Live are copyrighted. For Reprint Rights in Great Britain atty to Live, 114 Southampton Row, Lonaon, W.C. Prompt notification x should be sent by subscribers of any che change ce efaddres Great Briain, Canada and ‘countnes in the Postal Back pumoers ater three is published every Thursday, simultaneously in the UnitedsSta Balin Penseasions, $5208 yea, in'acvameee Aadhional posusee’ co is Union, $1.04 a year; to Canada, 82 cents. Single current copies, 10 cents. months from date of pablication, 25 cents. NV: contribution will be returned uniess accompanied by stamped and addressed enveiope. LAE dors not hold ityel{ responsible for the lois or nowretnrn of unsolicited contr touions. Lire is for sale by ail Newsdealers in Great Britain. The International News Company, Breams The “ Staggard Tread”’ is the only non-skid tire that combines ence in forward motion, sufficient traction to prevent slipping on the start or in hill climbing, and a ‘‘safety grip” positively prevents skidding. Stag- gard Tread Tires are the most economical— not in first cost, but in the safety from accident they insure, and in the length of service and satisfaction given. Write for Our Book “THE TIRE PERFECT” which deals in plain statements in- stead of generalities—tells why Republic Staggard Tread Tires are safer, give more and better service, and are more economical than any others. TIRES // resili- that The Republic Staggard Tread Tire is really two tires in one, as the big, solid rubber studs that form the Staggard tread are equal in thickness to the tread of any ordinary tire. The Tire Perfect Motorist’s| Safeguard \ The Republic Rubber Co. DEALERS AND AGENTS IN Youngstown, Ohio, U. S. A. THE PRINCIPAL CITIES comicbooks.com