Life — February 11, 1915 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 228 The page contains two distinct sections with different satirical targets: **"The National Disease of Dilution"** critiques how health and fitness magazines constantly repackage simple, well-known facts about the human body—discovered centuries ago by Harvey regarding blood circulation—as revolutionary new discoveries. The satire attacks the endless repetition and sensationalism of these publications. **"Competition in Religion"** comments on the dissolution of a trial merger between Rockefeller's Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and the Calvary Church. The author sarcastically suggests that monopolizing religion is impossible (unlike trade), citing the Puritans as historical example. The piece mocks the "manufacture" of religions as an industry and syndicated worship as undignified. The accompanying illustration (captioned "OBEY THAT IMPULSE!") appears to depict a muscular figure, likely reinforcing the dilution critique.