Life, 1915-03-11 · page 34 of 48
Life — March 11, 1915 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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The cartoon depicts a figure labeled "David and Goliath—It Is Not Always Size That Counts," illustrating the accompanying aphorism beneath it. The image shows a small figure (David) confronting a massive opponent (Goliath), visually representing the page's theme: that physical size or resources don't guarantee victory. This likely references the Rockefeller philanthropies mentioned in the opening text. Paul Kellogg had criticized Colorado's Rockefeller operations, noting microbes "cannot strike back"—implying the Rockefellers faced organized labor resistance (the Colorado miners' strikes). The cartoon sardonically suggests that even vast wealth (Goliath) can be challenged by determined smaller forces (David), echoing labor disputes of the era. The page itself collects satirical quotations from prominent figures, critiquing their statements on suffrage, WWI, French naval confidence, clergy education, and other contemporary issues.
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le EYES: “They Say” (Recent Opinions, Epigrammatic or Otherwise, by Some of Our Wise and Near-Wise Men) T must not be forgotten that this (Colorado) is a very different field from that in which the other Rocke- feller philanthropies have operated. In their bacterio- logical laboratories they are dealing with a subject matter that cannot strike back—Paul Kellogg. Anything can strike back if you hit it hard enough. Give the microbes time, They may not be so quick on their feet as Colorado miners, but their day is coming. eee There are parts of this country on which it is not worth while to spend a sou for advertising—Timothy Thrift, former President of the Association of National Adver- tisers. For instance, Trinity Churchyard and the Navy Depart- ment. Also the Chautauqua Circle, DAVID AND GOLIATH IT 1S NOT ALWAYS SIZE THAT COUNTS The Southern States will be the last of all to adopt woman suffrage because there will be the problem of the black woman to consider.—Dr. Jeremiah W. Jenks, of the New York University. Practically this is true. But consider how the “black woman” of the South pales before the white suffragist of the North, tees In Europe itself the present titanic conflict can, I believe, be best interpreted as the last struggle for existence of aristocracy before its final exit from the world’s stage—- Dr. I. Iyenaga, Professor of History, Chicago University. In this respect aristocracy reminds us of the “ farewell appearance” of many other celebrities. She has been bidding us adieu now for some centuries, sees The French Government has absolute confidence in the naval situation. —Victor Augagneur, French Minister of Marine. M. Augagneur is evidently the Josephus Daniels of his country. eeee There are hundreds of Ingersolls in cap and gown, teaching in Presbyterian and other schools, and some of them preaching from Presbyterian pulpits—Rev. Dr. Mark A, Matthews, member of the Executive Commission of the Presbyterian Church, Pulpit oratory must’ be looking up. eeee All brain and no body makes a poorly balanced and short-lived man. Yet, this is the type that New York is developing—Dr, Louis R. Welzmiller, physical director of the Y. M.C. A. Haven't you got your terms mixed? Shouldn’t it be no brain and all body? se ee George Washington wrote the first neutrality proc- lamation ever issued by the United States. —Ex-Governor O. B. Colquitt, of Texas. We thought it was Pocahontas when she said, “I'm strictly neutral. I'm going to marry a man named Smith.” seee Turkey’s experience with the promises made by the Powers forming the Triple Entente has not been favorable to the promotion of confidence.—Prince Said Halim, the Grand Vizier of Turkey. But why limit yourself to only three Powers? sees There are only two changes necessary to make theatrical conditions ideal, and those changes are higher royalties and lower alimony.—Simeon Ford. And a minimum range for speculators.