Life, 1912-10-31 · page 4 of 44
Life — October 31, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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**Top Cartoon**: "Looking forward to a good thing" depicts children playing tug-of-war, likely referencing post-WWI optimism or economic recovery during the prosperous 1920s. **Main Content**: Announces next week's "Thanksgiving Number" of Life magazine. **Bottom Section**: - **"Awful!" cartoon**: A grotesque face with exaggerated features questions whether Life should issue an "Awful Number," suggesting this is satirical commentary on whether such content honors the medical profession. - **"Doctor's Number" announcement**: Life plans to publish a tribute issue to doctors, maintaining their standard ten-cent price despite the special subject matter. The satire appears self-referential—Life playfully questions whether celebrating doctors as "awful" is appropriate, while simultaneously promoting the upcoming issue. The crude caricature style emphasizes the humor in the contradiction.
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