Life, 1915-02-11 · page 37 of 44
Life — February 11, 1915 — page 37: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century Life magazine: **"Worth While" editorial**: Satirizes anti-vaccination sentiment by quoting a Dr. Helmer who claims vaccination is a money-making scheme, then cites British Minister John Burns' claim that *reduced* vaccination correlates with *fewer* smallpox deaths. The satire mocks this logic—Life appears to be defending vaccination against growing skepticism. **Church humor**: A brief joke about church fundraising priorities, mocking debates over speaker fees. **"Flags, Rags and Editors"**: Criticizes Republican newspapers for hypocrisy. Senator Borah called the American flag a "dirty rag" regarding U.S. Mexico policy, yet conservative papers haven't condemned him as they would non-Republicans for similar flag disrespect. Life demands consistent editorial standards. The remainder comprises period advertisements (dress ties, textbooks, condiments) typical of the magazine's format.
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ES ESE Worth While ‘a a recent article by Dr. George J. Helmer we read: If they can frighten twenty million out of ninety million people in the United States into vaccination at an average of two dollars per head, they have forty million dollars to divide among themsely cs. To show that there is no protec- tion in vaccination against small- pex—from the highest statistical sources in England, the home of vaccination, Hon, John Burns, Min- ister of Health for England in the House of Commons, on April 12, 1911, declared that: “Just in proportion as in recent years, exemptions (from vaccination) have gone up from four per cent. to thirty per cent. so deaths from smallpox have de- clined.” In other words—less vac- cination, less smallpox. ANAGER OF LECTURE DEPART. ‘T, M. E. CHURCH: The Shall we have Secretary yan for three hundred dollars or Vice- President Marshall and his wife for two hundred and fifty?” Tue Heap Vestrysan: Let's give a real good entertainment; why not spend about seven hundred dollars ard yet the whole Cabinet? The Perfect Dress Te The tie with the hutton-on tabs The tie is anchored to the front collar button, the central and only proper place, thus positive- ly centering the knot when tied.~FOcents and better: Sold in the best shops Keys 8 Lockwood Mew York by William H. Walling, A.M., M.D. imparts in a clear wholesome way, in one volume: eech- Nut N placing Oscar’s Sauce at your per- sonal service—it is Oscar’s wish and ours that every one who appreciates this delicious condiment for oysters, fish and hot or cold meats shall always be able to order it from any purveyor of the Beech-Nut Delicacies. If you find any difficulty in getting Beech-Nut Oscar’s Sauce from your own provisioner, write us. We will send you the name of one who takes care always to have it on hand. Beech-Nut Oscar’s Sauce—one size only—25c. (in the extreme West, a little more). BEECH-NUT PACKING COMPANY CANAJOHARIE, N. Y. Flags, Rags and Editors IE course of the nation’s editorial writers has always heretofore been clear when Socialists or I. W. W. men have referred to our flag disrespectfully. Let them, therefore, not overlook the remark of the Republican Senator Borah, who said the other day that our flag is a “dirty rag” as far as the administration's present policy in Mexico is concerned. An unpleasant duty, therefore, lies before our Republican papers. They must come out and scold Senator Borah right heartily, else the next time a non- Republican hints that the flag is not all that it might be, a respect for consistency will not allow them to rise to the proper heights of indignation.