Life, 1915-01-07 · page 35 of 44
Life — January 7, 1915 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **anti-German propaganda from World War I era** (note the 1914 book citation). The "Faith Moves Mountains" cartoon mocks Germany by reprinting the Kaiser's controversial 1900 address to troops in China, where he invoked "Huns" as a model for brutal conduct. This became propaganda ammunition: the term "Hun" was weaponized to characterize Germans as barbaric, linking them to Attila's historical reputation. The page is otherwise **dominated by advertisements**—notably for Weed Chains (tire safety devices) and automotive heating systems, reflecting early 1900s automobile culture. The "Lost" section is a satirical classified ad about a missing Vice President from Indiana, mocking him as dim-witted and easily exploitable—likely referring to a contemporary political figure, though the specific identity is unclear from the text alone.
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m_book- » Live's Ldressed f unso- FAITH MOVES MOUNTAINS Who Called Germans “Huns”? From the epilogue of “ Germany's Madness", by Emil Reich (Dodd, Mead; 1914), page 207: That the Kaiser's ethics are pe- culiar may be gathered from his address to the German soldiers despatched to China in 1900. As reported by the Bremen Weser Zeitung, be said “When you meet the foc you will defeat him. No quarter will be given, no prisoners will be taken. Het ail who fall into your hands be at your mercy. . . . Just as the Huns a thousand years ago under ‘adership of Etzel (Attila) gained a reputation in virtue of which they still live in historical tradition, so may the name of Ger- many become known in such a man- ner in China that no Chinaman will ever again dare to look askance at a German.” | (Times, London, July 30, 1900, 5.) ‘The reference to Attila was com: monly suppressed, but the rest of the quotation was circulated on_post- cards throughout Germany. (Times, London, August 11, 1900, page 4.) KEEP YOUR MOTOR WARM Direct Heating System For heating the water circu- fy lating system of an automobile | independent of the motor. The only practical and economical method for keeping the motor warm + in cold weather. == Increases the efficiency of the moter 50%. The Neverout Radiator and Garage Heater— applies the heat directly where required—no waste ; uses city gas (protected by gauze like miner's safety lamp) or electricity. Neat and compact, angs on garage wall when not in use. IT SOLVES THE COLD GARAGE PROBLEM | Wasa phenomenal successlast winter. Enjoy yourcar this winter. | See our Exhibit at the New York and Chicago Autc Shows. Descriptive literature mailed on request. ROSE MFG. CO., 902 Arch St.. PHILA. Makers of the well-known Neverout Lamps "smaahed on the You have neglected to put on aieade curve Weed Chains. You anxiously view the slippery curve ahead and have a mental i) picture of your car smashed against a rock. Why nurse anxiety and coax calamity—why take such chances when you know Weed 4Anti-Skid Chains Absolutely Prevent Skidding No other device has ever been invented that takes the place of Weed Chains. All kinds of ‘make- shifts’? have been tried—useless and worthless all. The real value of Weed Chains has been proven so often and so satisfactorily during the last ten years. that there is no room for argument. They are slipped on in a moment without a jack. They don’t in- jure tires even as much as one little slip or skid. They never fail in an emergency and take up hardly any space when notin use. Send for Book- let proving the efficiency, economy and necessity of Weed Chains. Sold for ALL Tires by Dealers Everywhere Weed Chain Tire Grip Co. Bridgeport ° Connecticut Manufactured for Canada ty Bq Dominion Chain Co., Limited—Head Office: Shaughnessy Bldg., Montreal, Can. OST, Strayed or Stolen—A Vice-President. Somewhat short, shaggy and shifty, and possessing all the necessary characteristics to make him a duly accredited representative of the Hoosier State of Indiana. sinking down into the capacious recesses of the Vice-Presidential chair. When last seen was gradually It is feared that his unsuspecting innocence has been taken advantage of by some lyccum manager or side-show proprietor, and that he is now being surreptitiously exhibited about the country for commercial purposes. also accustomed to make more or less articulate sounds upon occasions. Address National Pride, No. 1915 receive small reward for safe return, Jefierson Boulevard, Washington, D. C. Answers to the name of Marshall or Tom. Is Finder will Shades of