Life, 1916-09-28 · page 9 of 41
Life — September 28, 1916 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains satirical political content from *Life* magazine. The top section offers "Innocuous Campaign Slogans for Innocent Candidates"—generic phrases like "Right is might" and "Practice makes perfect" intended for politicians seeking safe, non-controversial messaging. The main illustration depicts a fiancée showing her grandfather's portrait to her boyfriend, with the caption suggesting the grandfather was "unrivaled in debate" but hopes his legacy "isn't hereditary"—a joke about political families and whether debating talent passes through generations. Below, the section "Are There Democrats Enough?" questions whether genuine democrats exist in the country, critiquing both Republicans and Democrats. The dialogue between Hokus and Pokus follows, using classical comic-dialogue format to mock human nature and romantic selection. The content reflects early-20th-century American political skepticism and satirical commentary on campaign rhetoric.
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His Fiancée: RIVALED IN DEBATE, THAT 1S MY GRANDFATHER, THE SENATOR. HE WAS UN- “REALLY! BY JOVE! MY DEAR, I HOPE IT ISN’T HEREDITARY.” Innocuous Campaign Slogans for Innocent Candidates AVING noticed, with deep pain, the growing shortage in campaign slogans, Lire undertakes to supply the market with a few phrases which are absolutely warranted to withstand criticism. They are offered free of charge to all deserving candidates, and may be used in any locality, weather permitting. We guarantee them to be untainted by the slightest suggestion of originality. Every slogan a time- tested platitude! A tentative list fol- lows: “Right is might.” “Honesty is the best policy.” “Two and two make four.” fe who laughs last laughs best.” ‘ater runs down hill.” “Practice makes perfect.” Handsome is as handsome does.” “Tt never rains but it pours.” “A square deal for all.” “Now or never.” “Tf at first you don't succeed, try, try a e D. B. Are There Democrats Enough? HE Republicans (old style) not pleased with Mr. Wilson, but that is not surprising since he does not try to please them. But if the Democrats are not pleased with him they are geese, for he is really a democrat. The question is how many real democrats there are in the country. are OKUS: Have you ever noticed that a fellow always admires a clever girl, even if she is plain? Pokus: Yes; and I have also noticed that the same fellow is just as likely to marry a silly one, if she is pretty. comicbooks.com