Life — December 2, 1915 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page Analysis This page is primarily **advertising and miscellaneous content** rather than political satire. The main visual element is a **Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen advertisement** featuring Santa Claus with a halo, positioned as a Christmas gift suggestion. The copy emphasizes the pen's appeal to "school boys and girls" and office workers. The page includes: - An **E. Hayes footwear advertisement** (upper right) - A brief article titled **"The Noes Still Have It,"** discussing a $500,000 Protestant chapel at West Point gymnasium, referencing O.G. Villard's commentary on "peace-at-any-price" companies - A **diary entry** dated April 26, 1820 - An **Old Overholt Rye whiskey advertisement** The only satirical element is the article questioning pacifist organizations' actual commitment to their stated principles. Otherwise, the page functions as a commercial vehicle.