Life, 1917-03-29 · page 41 of 42
Life — March 29, 1917 — page 41: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct elements: **Left side - Satirical article "Meeting"**: A humorous piece about the formation of "For Stopping When You Are Through" society. The satire mocks verbose public speakers and long-winded orators by proposing absurd resolutions—including one that any president delivering weather-report-length messages should be read to death by a Congressional Record reader. The cartoon "A Modern David and the Stone That Slew Goliath" (below the text) appears to illustrate this theme of defeating an overwhelming force, likely commenting on how ordinary citizens or small interventions can combat tedious speechifying. **Right side - Rinex Soles advertisement**: A full-page ad for shoe soles made by United States Rubber Company. The company promotes Rinex as a synthetic material combining leather and rubber benefits. The advertisement is straightforward product marketing, not satire. The juxtaposition is typical of Life's format: satirical editorial content alongside commercial advertising. The two elements are unrelated in message.
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