Life, 1911-09-21 · page 32 of 52
Life — September 21, 1911 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical pieces reflecting early 20th-century American life: **"Who Wants Wiley Fired?"** is a poem satirizing Harvey W. Wiley, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's chief chemist. Various processed foods (tea, cheese, ham, jam) personified as "characters" complain about Wiley's consumer protection efforts and food purity regulations. The satire mocks how food manufacturers opposed Wiley's inspection and safety standards, portraying them as self-interested rather than concerned with public health. This reflects real Progressive Era tensions over food safety regulation. **"Scotch Generosity"** is a brief humorous anecdote about Scottish frugality—a man borrows another's tobacco without reciprocating. **"New Market for Barrels"** describes a tailor's advertising gimmick using a painted barrel. The **Cluett shirt advertisement** promotes a pleated shirt design. The bottom cartoon shows children misbehaving, with minimal contextual information visible on this page.
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