Life, 1915-10-21 · page 9 of 52
Life — October 21, 1915 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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This page contains satirical illustrations and brief humorous pieces typical of Life's social commentary. **Top cartoon** ("Her Fish Story"): Shows a woman telling an exaggerated tale—arms spread wide—to a small man with a cane, while luggage sits nearby. The joke plays on the stereotype of women embellishing stories, particularly about fishing achievements. **Bottom left** ("Her (K)Night Out"): A woman appears to be in some kind of chaotic situation with multiple figures, satirizing women's evening activities or social outings, though the exact reference is unclear. **"The Rule"** section: A brief dialogue between a boy and man about luck and success—seemingly a morality piece rather than political satire. The page's overall tone reflects early 20th-century gender-based humor common to Life magazine.
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HER (K)NIGHT OUT or 810, 476,592.96 HER FISH STORY Marvelous Discovery R. VERTIGO FOGG, head physi- cian in the Institute of Butchers and Torturers, contributes an excellent article to this month’s Serum Gazette. As long as a year ago, it seems, Dr. Fogg, in the course of his experiments, hit upon the epoch-making discovery that many of the ills of mankind are due to overeating, overwork, impure air, improper food, lack of exercise and kindred causes. Since that time” Dr. Fogg, with a large corps of de- voted assistants, has been diligently cutting up animals of all sorts in the hope of finding a serum which will “1 CAUGHT IT AT NEWPORT AND IT’S THAT LONG” not only remedy this condition, but entirely prevent it. Dr. Fogg is frank to admit that up to the present time the results have not been entirely successful, but, he concludes, with characteristic indomita- bility, he docs not propose to discon- tinue his efforts so long as there is a live animal on the face of the earth. z. O. J. The Rule “YOU must never forget, my boy, that about one-third of all success is pure luck.” “But how can you make sure of this luck?” “Why, by being successful.”