Life, 1911-07-27 · page 19 of 40
Life — July 27, 1911 — page 19: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor journalism: **"The Mob"** critiques the debate over judicial recall, mocking the vague invocation of "the mob" as a threat. The author points out the irony: if a mob exists and poses danger, it should be tracked down by police rather than used as an abstract argument against democratic reforms. **"The Use of Aversions"** compares two prominent figures with fixed dislikes: Gen. Harrison Gray Otis (vehemently anti-labor) versus Col. Roosevelt (whose aversions shift unpredictably). The satire questions which man's inflexibility serves him better psychologically. **The central cartoon** depicts the Statue of Liberty damaged/falling, captioned "Shall We Live to See a New Statue of Liberty?"—likely commenting on American ideals being compromised by political corruption or mob violence. The page concludes with brief humorous "Personals" (gossip items about wealthy individuals' trivial concerns) and a lawyer's divorce advertisement, emphasizing Life's satirical critique of contemporary American society and values.
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The Mob HE San Francisco Wosp says that, if we had the recall for judges, “the voice of the mob would practically decide the most serious questions of law.” If that is true, then we certainly do not want the recall. But the question arises: Where is this mob and what is it?) Why isn't it dispersed? We can't afford to have mobs in this country. Mobs are bad, but they are especially objectionable if they are going to arise menacingly every time a good sugges- tion is made. If we hadn't seen refer- ences to the mob in Eastern papers also, we might suppose that the Pacific Coast had its own private mob, but evidently this is an ubiquitous mob. This is a matter not for academic dis- cussion, but for the police department. Let this mob be tracked to its lair and disposed of. Then we can discuss po- litical and economic questions on their merits. OLLEGE is an institution for con- suming four years in disseminating information which any one who was in- terested could acquire in a fourth of the time. 147 The Use of Aversions IE psychologists have never clearly shown what long-felt want in the buman makeup is filled by aversions, nor just what kind of aversion, many, a man should have The expression, “pet aversion,” to indicate that some people look upon their aversions very kindly. Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, for instance. stands out prominently as one with a decided aversion. His aversion is “or ganized labor.” He is ready anything against “ organized labor refuses to believe anything in its favor Col. Roosevelt, on the other hand, with whom Gen. Otis has recently had an edi- torial tilt, is more fickle in his aversions Although he has many of them, they rarely strike him twice in the same place or at the same angle Now both of these gentlemen seem to be healthy, but which is the happier? Could a careful analysis of their carcers afford a psychological researcher oppor- tunity to throw light on the general sub- ject of aversions, their uses and abuses lis O. J nor how seems to believe nd LAWYER advertises Divorce Divorce, with alimony $0.00 Divorce, with public 100.00 Shall We Live to Sce a New Statue of Liberiy? for you, especially if you have plenty of P | the coronation, He denies the report money. Place yourselves in our hands ersonals that he has purchased Buckingham immediately. Remember the object of HILE Mr. E. Normas Pyle was Palace this League is to regenerate the country, cutting coupons in the back office Mr. Hoghfer Dollas has just returned show America what to wear, and place the wearing of clothes on a firm art basis, regardless of expense Fasiion Rerorst Lxac to keep parasites out of the spray them plentifully order yesterday, a sudden blow came up and two entire railroad car- ried out of the window. Mr. X. Perton Steals is having a new set of Aldermen elected at Franchise Corners, where one of his finest coun- try houses is located. Mr. Hardleigh King has returned from systems were from a trip around the world. Upon he said: “The trouble with the poor is that they are not contented.” Otherwise Perfect ANDALL: My wife plays and sings and recit Rocrs: Has she any other defects? landing, comicbooks.com