Life, 1911-11-23 · page 42 of 44
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This small cartoon illustrates the accompanying article about laughter's healing properties. It depicts a man fishing while appearing to catch or observe a fish with an exaggerated, grimacing expression—likely meant to be humorous itself. The "ethical angler" reference is satirical: the angler seems to be "catching" laughter or amusement rather than actual fish, playing on the article's theme that laughter can cure illness. The cartoon visualizes the abstract concept discussed in the text—that witnessing something absurd or funny (here, a comical fish) can have genuine medicinal benefits. The page is primarily **advertising** (Hamburg-American cruise lines, jewelry, and books on sexuality), with this article and cartoon serving as filler content typical of Life magazine's mixed editorial-commercial format circa 1912.
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