Life, 1916-11-09 · page 37 of 40
Life — November 9, 1916 — page 37: what you’re looking at
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This page contains satirical poetry and advertisements typical of Life magazine's format. The main content is "Songs of the States" (continued), a poem by Arthur Guiterman mocking President Wilson's administration's handling of the Mexican Revolution. The poem ridicules Wilson's mediation efforts between Villa and Carranza, and references General Pershing's military involvement—suggesting the administration's diplomatic claims of peace are hollow. A "Horse Marine" character expresses skepticism about the government's rosy economic claims, calling business confidence merely "psychologic." The page is otherwise dominated by period advertisements: the Farmer's Encyclopedia (a $4 million government agricultural publication offered cheaply), and two ads for Packer's Tar Soap, which promise hair and scalp health benefits. A small cartoon showing someone at a window asks "Do You Believe in Signs?"—likely commenting on gullibility, fitting the page's satirical tone about believing official narratives.
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