Life, 1911-04-06 · page 64 of 76
Life — April 6, 1911 — page 64: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and reader letters**, with minimal editorial cartooning. The notable content includes: **"Lookout, Pussy!"** — A brief satirical piece criticizing Harvard Medical School's animal experimentation committee. It mocks Dr. Cannon's complaint about public "agitation" over the practice, suggesting his discomfort stems from ethical concerns about kidnapping pets for laboratory use—implying the practice is morally indefensible enough that average citizens wouldn't want to be associated with it. **"By a Unanimous Vote"** — A short humorous anecdote about a rejected suitor attempting to salvage a friendship after romantic rejection, presented without visual illustration. The remainder consists of **advertisements** (Cornell Cottages, Hunter Whiskey, Niagara Gloves, Lorrimer Institute) and **reader correspondence** discussing postal rates, magazine distribution, and serum injections. The page reflects early 20th-century Life magazine's format: mixing light satire with consumer advertising and public discourse on contemporary issues.
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