Life, 1912-04-11 · page 35 of 46
Life — April 11, 1912 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This page contains reader letters and a Kodak advertisement rather than political cartoons. The notable content is the "Politicalitis" letter, which critiques Congressional debate over Army appropriations. The writer argues that lawmakers suffer from "politicalitis"—prioritizing politics over military welfare—as evidenced by their simultaneous refusal to fund the Army adequately while demanding reduced cavalry pay and pension cuts. The letter's proposed cartoon concept depicts an emaciated Army mule dead from starvation, surrounded by worm-infested hay, symbolizing how Congress starves military resources while making budget cuts elsewhere. This reflects 1912-era tension between fiscal conservatism and military preparedness, likely during a period of Congressional debate over defense spending and military reform.
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From Our Readers (Coneluded from page 776) ble truth. And while Tam well aware that it is easy to write too Ja going to let it stand, It docs half of my disapproval, Yours very truly, W. C. Tayior ss. Pebruary 13, 191%. unimpeacl «doctor. Inti-Vivisection E Politicalitis Lire: one who reads the debate in of Representatives on the propriation bill it would appear rmy had lost its friends. ‘This cause scems impossible ¢ Ves in the fact that this is year and the army is made te 1 “ politicalit n who frame the laws of this atry should be above such PROM SPEED KODAK NEGATIVE. at the people of this na- i Tare, prove the increase of the pen- . (10 Tefen, ct by millions without any at- ek CH10N a ever to clean the roll, and same time demand a saving of the price of one battleship by Race horses at top speed, the aeroplane in down the pay (already too eae Ot Oe flight, the athlete at the moment of supreme of officers and enlisted men, and ecduelng: the’. alte: of ‘gue leavalen effort, the racing motor car—all are the same to a SPEED KODAK Likewise it nas the power to take snap-shots on dark days oreven indoors. Then too, with lens and shutter slowed down, it easily does the ordinary every day kind of things in a superior way, and is as ready for a time exposure as for a snap in a thou- sandth part of a second. nd all these capabilities are combined with simplicity of the daylight loading Kodak film system. No. 1A Speed Kodak, with Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat lens, pictures \{ inches, $60.00 No. 4A Speed Kodak, with Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat lens, pictures be more attractive or luxurious for a fraternity . ° 90. a Secs Unie edone lout 434 x 646 inches. 90.00 k, waste basket, tie elle, Maer cate sities | EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, desirg on velour sheep akin and in the official Catalogue free at your ROCHESTER, N. Y., The Kodak City. ‘We have a few 0} dealers or by mail. sens tbe 1 comes strength, I do not believe—I will not and bugs labeled “five-year enlist believe. ments," “reduced pay officers,” “re- Live has always treated the army duced pay enlisted men,” “ reduced SAN FRANCISCO, 1 fairly, honestly, justly. It has always clothing enlisted men,” “reduced cav- TA given the army the “square deal.” I alry,” “West Point fogy,” “fifty mil- A FREE FIRST-CLASS therefore submit the following idea for lions increase in pensions,” “campaign ROUND TRIP TICKET i : ps Se asontidiuces crue eoicansas your cartoonist—to be used or not, as year,” ete, etc. Uncle Sam stands by you think desirable: sorrowfully shaking his head and say- The raw-boned, half-starved army iog, “I was afraid of that hay.” : mule lies dead. His stomach is dis- Very truly yours, gm , UNDERGROUND tended. On the ground near by lies . Rosext M. Daxrorn, een GARBAGE RECEIVER the remains of his hearty feed of hay. 1st Licut. sth Field Artillery. oat the toot: clone ttt ‘Clean and anit 5, This hay is fairly alive with worms February 1912. ENEON, Ditty a6 arrar Street Lynn. M mm” comicbooks:com