Life — January 15, 1914 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 98 This page contains two satirical pieces targeting prominent figures of the era. **"What Is a Mistake?"** discusses Mr. Roger W. Babson's critique of doctors' diagnostic errors, arguing that failed diagnoses shouldn't be blamed since experimental treatment sometimes yields unforeseen benefits. **"Fie, Mr. Shaw!"** attacks Bernard Shaw and the Bishop of Kensington regarding theater censorship. Shaw apparently advised that plays should be "tampered with" by censors, while the Bishop demanded pre-approval of performances. The author sarcastically mocks Shaw's position, suggesting censorship would eliminate all entertainment and personal freedom of choice. The accompanying cartoons—a domestic scene and a theater scene—visually reinforce these arguments through satirical illustration typical of early 20th-century American humor magazines.