Life — September 23, 1915 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page 548: Life Magazine Satire This page contains three distinct pieces: **"Life's Fresh Air Fund"** - A charitable donation list acknowledging contributions to help poor city children. **"Sitting in Judgment"** - A philosophical essay about the danger of judging others, using Biblical reference ("judge not that ye be not judged") to argue we should restrain from passing judgment on our fellow citizens. **"A Nervous Affection"** (sketch) - Shows a well-dressed man entering a room where two women sit; the title suggests awkward social anxiety. **"A Misunderstanding Somewhere"** - An editorial piece criticizing Ohio coal operators who blame high freight rates for industry distress. The author suggests they're misdirecting blame and should look elsewhere for the real cause—humorously suggesting "spots on the sun or the approach of a new comet." **"A Celestial Choir"** (bottom cartoon) - Depicts four figures in formal dress, likely satirizing some contemporary group or institution, though the specific target is unclear.