Life — June 11, 1914 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 1056 The page contains two separate items: **"Those Expensive Governments"** critiques martial law costs in Colorado, arguing that if civil government automatically ceased during martial law declarations, salaries would stop—potentially making martial law economically self-limiting. **"Luck"** is a brief philosophical joke: Diogenes (the ancient Greek cynic philosopher famous for seeking an honest man) searches for one, dismissing the wayfarer's claim of fairness. Diogenes's punchline—"I still have my lantern"—references his famous lantern used to search for honest people, implying none exist. The illustration of four-leaf clovers accompanies wordplay on luck. The longer article discusses **Dr. Hornaday's bird conservation efforts**, praised by Senator Reed for protecting migratory birds from hunters—presented as exemplary public service and sympathy for a worthy cause.