Life — March 25, 1915 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of LIFE Magazine Page 495 **"Behind the Times"** criticizes Richmond Hill's health department for concealing vaccination deaths. The article specifically mentions a boy (son of John Stillwaggen) who died after vaccination, with the department taking nearly 24 hours to issue a denial. The author argues health departments should publicly acknowledge and investigate vaccination-related deaths rather than cover them up. **"Pedagogics"** presents a cartoon showing crowded subway conditions with the caption about children not being whipped, dragged, or brought up—but now "learning to let them grow up." The satire critiques modern permissive parenting approaches as creating chaotic situations. **"Spring Fancies"** is a poem by J. Roscoe Webster playing with prehistoric and mythological references.