Life, 1916-07-27 · page 2 of 32
Life — July 27, 1916 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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**"The Tyrant: One Down at the Finish"** This political cartoon depicts a military general or authoritarian leader defeated, shown prostrate beneath a large cannon. The figure appears to represent a deposed dictator or military ruler, with the cannon symbolizing the force that brought about his downfall. The title suggests a satisfying conclusion to tyrannical rule. Without additional context from the magazine's date, I cannot identify the specific historical figure or event referenced. However, the cartoon clearly celebrates the overthrow of authoritarian government through military/revolutionary action—a common theme in Life's satirical commentary on international politics during the early-to-mid twentieth century. The page also contains fundraising information for Life's Fresh Air Fund, unrelated to the political satire.
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140 Life’s Fresh Air Fund ers Ain Fuxo “nine years. In 195.60 and country to Inclusive of 1915, 1 has been im operation ¢ tt has expended $1 given a fortnight in th 37.778 poor city children. The Fund 1s supported entirely by bequests and untary contributions, which are ace knowledged in this column. “Inspired I P_ A. Schae! Meg Chakoon ..... Marylee Chakoon Rosemary Sea Dog In memory A memory of Il. P Boys”. ebbing Mauch Chink 2! MG K acta M. Ray Miss Jean “W Lroceeds of ‘double play Framingham, by the mem- bers of the B. B. Club, ages nine to twelve years: Bettina Blodgett, Alice Blodgett, Elizabeth Porter, Elizabeth Hunt, Dorothy Kay and Grace Kay , Mrs. Elinore L. Harriet Stevens Frank Stevens Sackrider. Cap! wens 18.00 6.00 10.30 Oakes Ames Spalding. 10.00 ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS Package of clothing from Mrs. G. R. Moore, Tonopah, Nevada. Package of clothing fron: Mrs. Ander son, Branchville, Conn. THE TYRANT ONE DOWN AT THE FINISH FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF LIFE'S FRESH AIR FUND, HELD BY THE SETTLEMENT WORKERS OF GREENWOOD LAKE Package of clothing from G. C. Stev- ens, Quogue, L. I. Fifty quarts of ice-cream, donated by Mrs, Mary H. Greims, Branchville, Conn. Box of shoes and package of clothing from Mrs. WS. Rodie, South Orange, N.J Package of clothing from Mr Greims, Branchville, Conn Package of clothing from Mrs. Guy Hutchinson, New Britain, Conn And Now Mrs. Green ETTY GREEN had come to be one of the most familiar figures in American life, especially newspaper life. She was constantly being writ- ten up. Celebrities and familiars usually de- part this life not one at a time but in couples or squads of three, so that there are times when it seems as though there wouldn't be anyone left on earth whom we are used to read about or have around. But that is only a natural symptom of the incurable disease we call life “‘M! XICO seems to be very much better prepared than we are.” “Wait until she is a part of the Unitea States—then things will be dif- ferent.” Scranton’s Extraordinary Situation TH have extraordinary stories in the papers about the settling of certain parts of the city of Scranton because some of the coal companies whose mines underlie the city have dug away the coal pillars that support the mine roofs. It is as- serted that the coal companies have legal rights which entitle them to drop Scranton into their mines if so dis- posed. It is hard to discuss such a situation with equanimity. If the cir- cumstances of the case have been cor- rectly reported the ears of the public should attend to hear something drop in Scranton, Maybe it will be the city falling into the mines; maybe it will be business men who will drop, and who will be lucky indeed if they do not dangle after falling. been Whirligig of Time HADE OF BOCCACCIO: changes are taking place in other world. Suave or Raserais: So I see by reading the best sellers. If it keeps up you and I will soon have our books in the Sunday-school libraries. Great the