Life, 1917-04-05 · page 67 of 70
Life — April 5, 1917 — page 67: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes political commentary with period advertising. The main editorial content addresses **Oswald Villard** (son of abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison), arguing that conscientious objectors to military service who refuse to fight should also forfeit voting rights—a pointed jab at pacifist positions during what appears to be WWI-era debates over conscription. A brief anecdote about **Brer Rabbit** follows, referencing the folklore character's encounter with the "Tar Baby." The bulk of the page consists of **advertisements typical of the 1910s-20s**: cocktail mixes ("You-Mix-It Company"), whiskey, and notably, **Cat's Paw rubber heels**—a shoe product marketed with emphasis on preventing slipping during daily urban traffic navigation. The final essay warns readers against the logical fallacy of accepting conclusions introduced by the word "therefore" without critical scrutiny—satirizing careless reasoning in public discourse. The page reflects early 20th-century concerns: military service debates, consumer product marketing, and satirical attacks on sloppy rhetoric.
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