Life, 1914-08-20 · page 33 of 40
Life — August 20, 1914 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct pieces of content: **Left side ("Two Reasons"):** A brief satirical critique of mandatory vaccination policies. The cartoon illustrates two cautionary tales: a Philadelphia man arrested for begging after losing work due to vaccination requirements, and a Niagara Falls worker who died from vaccination side effects. The piece mocks forced public health measures by highlighting unintended consequences—job loss and death—suggesting the cure was worse than the disease. This reflects early 20th-century skepticism toward government health mandates. **Right side:** Primarily Elgin Watch advertisements featuring testimonials and product lines (Lord Elgin, Lady Elgin, B.W. Raymond, G.M. Wheeler models). **Bottom:** A humorous "Words Wanted" advertisement seeking a replacement for the word "fiscal" due to corporate scandal associations. It's a satirical jab at business corruption—suggesting "fiscal year" had become disreputable through corporate malfeasance, requiring euphemistic rebranding.
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Some men wonder why the people object to being vaccinated. Here are two reasons: A man was ar- rested in Philadelphia for begging. He was a workman who was caught in the health board’s dragnet, pulled by an army of the police and vac- cinated. He had) been unable to work since and was out of moncy. The other reason was another work- man at Niagara Falls, He was told to be vaccinated or lose his job. He was vaccinated, but lost his job just the same, for he died from the cflects.—Homeopathic Envoy. cident Policy will only yield you insolation. I ot previ ‘ou want pro! . not @ polley. The oa will get by equipping your craft oF car with @ “JASCO TANK” the drawn steel, seaml Jeakless, tinned and tested ine receptacle that positively cannot leak. It will femove for all time the danger of fire or explosion due to leaking fa 4 Oks" are made in all styles and sizes. At your dealer's or write to us direct. JANNEY, STEINMETZ & CO. Main Office : Philadelphia N. Y. Office, Hudson Terminal Building Panama-Pacific Exposition SAN FRANCISCO 1915 To Lease—Several high-class completely fur- ished residences with view of Exposition. Apply UALDWIN & HOWELL, 318 KEARNY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO How an Elgin Stood By a Globe Trotter. 667 HIRTEEN years ago I bought an Elgin Watch. It has been in continual use— never has stopped—and has kept perfect time. It has stood 25 below zero, has run equally well in a temperature of 114 degrees in Australia, and been unaffected by months of sea voyages. It has been dropped on the pavements of London, and been trodden on by a caribao in the interior of the Philippine Islands—yet was never hurt.” (EXTRACT FROM AN AMERICAN TRAVELLER'S LETTER.) Such triumphs add force to our assertions that ELGIN Warches both for men and women, are supreme as time- keepers, loyal life-companions and mechanical masterpieces, and that their fise is world-wide. Write for booklet. Nee — ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO. LORD ELGIN ‘The Masterwatch. $125 10 $85 ELGIN ILLINOIS ‘A Dainty Timekeeper— pendant and bracelet A wide range of prices. B. W. RAYMOND ‘The Railroad Man's Watch. $80 to $72.50 G. M. WHEELER ‘The Foremost Medium Priced Watch. S50 to $25 TO FRATERNAL ORDERS Words Wanted ANTED—Word to take the place of “fiscal”. Owing to recent developments W of an extraordinarily rapid, complete and convincing nature, this erstwhile honorable verbal symbol has sunk into such disrepute that respectable operators will hardly speak to it on the street. Many upright corporations are actually beginning to be afraid to have a fiscal year. Must have a substitute instanter. Something without a tinge or a taint of suspicion. Must connote only the highest .ideals and the most unswerving devotion to the common weal. Should be euphonious and rhythmic, with a sufficient mystical element to command the continued reverence of hoi polloi. No ordinary word need apply. Successful applicant is assured of steady employment and position of great dignity and unprecedented affluence. Complete references, pedigree and etymology required. Address Lexicographer, Diction Heights, Definityville.