Life, 1912-04-18 · page 11 of 54
Life — April 18, 1912 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three satirical vignettes about civic duty and social obligation: 1. **"The Call of Duty"**: Mocks a woman (Bates's wife) who became a suffragette "as a matter of principle," yet her husband ran for office while she voted against him—questioning the sincerity of women's political activism. 2. **"The Candidates' Version"**: A poem suggesting politicians speak grandly about serving the nation while actually profiting from graft and corruption. 3. **"In Boston"**: Brief dialogue about a business dinner invitation, with someone reluctant to accept. The bottom illustration titled "TWENTY MINUTES TO TRAIN TIME" depicts a rural scene where someone appears to be hastily training a horse, satirizing poor time management or last-minute preparation. The overall theme critiques hypocrisy in politics and social life.
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