Life, 1916-11-16 · page 33 of 46
Life — November 16, 1916 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and feature content** rather than satirical cartoons. The top cartoon depicts a woman doing morning exercises ("improving her figure"), a social commentary on early 1900s beauty standards and women's fitness routines—likely satirizing the obsessive dedication to maintaining an idealized silhouette. The main article, "Teddy," celebrates a Newfoundland dog awarded a medal by the New York Women's League for Animals for rescuing two drowning children from the Hudson River. The piece argues dogs possess genuine intelligence and deserve recognition for heroic acts. This reflects early 20th-century sentimental attitudes toward animals and emerging animal welfare movements. The advertisements—for Tiffany & Co. jewelry and Dim-A-Lite electrical lamp dimmers—represent luxury goods and technological innovations targeting affluent readers. The page reflects Life's dual purpose: satirical commentary mixed with upscale advertising.
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TIFFANY & Co. PEARL NECKLACES DIAMONDS PEARLS JEWELRY WATCHES NOVELTIES GOLDWARE CLOCKS BRONZES SILVERWARE CHINA GLASS STATIONERY NO, THIS POOR LADY HASN'T THE COLIC, SHE DOES THIS EVERY MORNING TO IM- PROVE HER FIGURE. THe TiFFANY BLUE Book GIVES PRICES Feta AVENUE &37" STREET Wasted Light The DIM-A-LITE will save electric current and enable you to tum electric lights up and down like gas. Bright light is often worse than wasted when restful radiance would be pre- ferred. The DIM-ALITE is a light-regulating socket that fitaany lamp. Gives five changes of light from full brilliancy to “out.” Furnished in three forms, as follows: ilustrate DIM-A-LITE Fixture Socket Chetty) 12 DIM-A-LITE Portable, With Cord and Pluy-- At Electrical and Hardware Dealers or y mail, postpaid, Write for “Facte on Boeing 6) Current WIRT COMPANY 5516 Lena St. Philadelphia, Pa. . ~ s a v What's the good of giving a medal to a dog? No doubt some people asked this ques- tion when they picked up the daily papers one morning not long ago and read that a big dog named Teddy had been given a medal by the New York Women's League for Animals for saving the lives of two children who were drowning in the Hudson River. Teddy is a handsome, big, Newfound- land dog and you could not make many people believe that he has not as much sense as some people have. It is certain that he had sense enough to know that two children were drowning when he saw them struggling in the waters of the river. He rushed into the stream and brought both of the children to shore in safety. How did he know that they were drowning? He had some kind of dog sense that made him aware of this fact. The intelligence of most Newfoundland dogs is remarkable, and the boy who would say that Teddy is “no fool ” would only be giving the fine big dog his duc. He is not the first dog to be given a medal for saving human life. No less than six other dogs are wearers of medals similar to the one given to Teddy. He is an extremely amiable and friendly dog, the property of Mr. Olaf Hansen, of New York. Teddy modestly extends his paw for a “hand-shake” whenever anyone feels disposed to grasp it in friendliness. How much he “sensed” the distinction of being awarded a medal for bravery we do not know. It is certain, however, that he knew enough to save human life when it was in danger, and that makes him worthy of the medal he now wears on his collar. —J. L. Harbour, in Our Dumb Animals. comicbooks.com