Life — May 28, 1914 — page 8: what you’re looking at

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# Life Magazine: "Life's Fresh Air Farm" This is not a political cartoon but rather an advocacy article about Life Magazine's charitable program. The page describes Life's Fresh Air Farm in Branchville, Connecticut, established in 1891 to provide rural vacation experiences for poor urban children from New York and Brooklyn. The central photograph shows children at the farm, apparently having a meal or gathering outdoors. The article emphasizes the farm's mission: giving city children access to fresh air, space, and healthy food—addressing urban poverty and overcrowding. The accompanying sections include practical information about donations and an "Emergency Hint" about airplane safety, likely reflecting contemporary aviation concerns. This represents Life's dual role as both satirical publication and civic advocate for Progressive-era social welfare.