Life, 1915-02-18 · page 39 of 44
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This page from *Life* magazine contains several distinct elements: **Main Content:** A memorial poem by Robert J. Burdette (1844-1914), an American humorist and clergyman. The tribute celebrates his 70 years as a source of joy and good humor, suggesting he was a beloved public figure known for spreading optimism during difficult times ("the Long War's gruelling Hell" likely references WWI). **Cartoon/Advertisement:** "Have a Drink, Old Man, and Let's Arbitrate" depicts a beggar or vagrant confronting a well-dressed man, humorously suggesting whiskey as a solution to conflict resolution. This satirizes the era's attitudes toward alcohol and social dispute-settling. **Editorial Commentary:** The "Medical Changes in the Navy" section discusses a smallpox outbreak aboard the USS *Ohio*. It satirizes the Navy's vague promises of "improved protection" while questioning whether these changes actually address sanitation and hygiene or merely increase vaccination frequency. **Advertisements:** The page includes prominent ads for Maillard chocolates and Old Saratoga whiskey, typical of early 20th-century *Life* magazine content.
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