Life, 1913-10-02 · page 39 of 48
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**"A Voice for the Dog"** (left column): An educational article debunking myths about rabies in dogs. It argues that "mad dog" behavior—frothing, aggression, fear of water—actually reflects epilepsy or heat-induced nervous disorders, not hydrophobia. The piece cites Dr. Wesley Mills to distinguish between these conditions and notes that dog catchers and breeders frequently bitten never contract rabies, suggesting public panic about rabid dogs is irrational. This reflects Progressive Era scientific skepticism toward folk beliefs. **"The Peacemaker" Advertisement** (center): A Waterman's Ideal fountain pen advertisement claims the pen was used to sign major peace treaties over two decades—likely referencing treaties ending World War I and earlier conflicts. The image shows cathedral towers (possibly The Hague Peace Palace), positioning the pen as an instrument of international diplomacy. **"Flat for Rent" (bottom)**: A satirical classified ad listing a Manhattan apartment with absurdly diminished room names ("Parlorette," "cubbyholes," "mailboxette")—mocking New York City's notoriously small, expensive apartments while parodying the pretentious naming conventions used to market them.
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A Voice for the Dog A mad dog does not rush! A mad dog does not attack! A mad dog does not froth at the mouth! A mad dog will not fight back even when cornered! The symptoms usually described as those of rabies are only those of a sim- ple form of epilepsy or nervous disorder and they are not contagious. Hydrophobia is not caused by heat; epilepsy is. Hydrophobia is only communicable by a bite; epilepsy is not communicable at all. Dogs suffering from hydrophobia do not froth at the mouth; epileptics do. The same autho nd I refer to Dr. Wesley Mills, says: “ Discrimination lies between this disease and epilepsy, or fits of various kinds, arising from the heat of the sun as dogs run the streets.” Again he s: Fear of water is a pure hypothesis so far as the dog is con- cerned.” Let a poor little house dog, unac- customed to roughing it for himself, be- come nervously excited by the din of the street, or overheated on a hot summer day, and some fool raises the cry of mad dog and shies a brick. The dog runs and that is cnough. Men are but savages under restraint and anything that runs must necessarily be guilty, and soon a howling mob is in pursuit and the dog is lucky indeed that escapes. Every large city has a dog pound; hundreds of men are employed as dog catchers. They are frequently bitten. Did any one of them ever have hydro- phobia? Hundreds of men in this country keep dog kennels and raise dogs for sal other hundreds make a business of trait ing dogs for field trials, hunting and performing. They are frequently bitten. Did any one of them ever have hydro- phobia? Give plenty of water. Give the dog a chanee.—Chicago Inter-Ocean. AnistotLe once observed that some men save as if they were to live forever, and some spend as if they were to dic to-morrow. HANO KNIT Webber originated the Coat Sweater, When buying jour dealer to show you the genuine * Webber K i ion. Why y a sweater cut to fit maybe when you can get one to ft sure? Made for men, women and children. Lock io the stores for the Webber Sweater sign, Dealer's tame asd complete illustrated catalog for the asking. GEO. F. WEBBER, Mfr. 4, 416, 418 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, Mich, Kloof wr In substantiation of the old sword adage, Waterman’s Ideal has served in the signing of all the great peace treaties of the past two decades. It is the one international writing implement. Carefully made for, and used in, the characteristic chirography of all nations. Individually it is the peacemaker between every writer and his task. With Waterman's Ideal your thoughts flow into the written words in perfect unison and comfort. Sizes and pens to suit your hand. Sold by the Leading Dealers Throughout the Universe L. E, Waterman Company, 173 Broadway, New York Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Montreal, London, Paris, Dresden, Milan, Barcelona Flat for Rent New York family, consisting of man, wife and small OR RENT—Near-dwelling. F toy dog, leaving city for various good and sufticient reasons, will lease for an unlim-, ited period their semi-apartment in the beautiful Sardine, on Riverside Drive. Said retreat consists of four roomettes, as follows: Parlorette, boudoirette, dining-roomette and kitchenette. In addition to these there are one bathette, three cubbyholes, one fire escapette and place for mail boxette in the hallette. Will cut rental to ten thousand a year to right party. No childrenettes allowed. Applicants must enclose credit-rating in some reliable mercantile agency, and, before finally closing lease, must secure written approval of the janitor of the said Sardine. This approval must be countersigned by janitor’s wife and his son’s fiancee. Address, Enuf, Chaos Hotel, New York City. —————————— comicbooks.com