Life, 1917-04-26 · page 15 of 84
Life — April 26, 1917 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct pieces: **"Rugowocky"** (top): A poem parodying Russian/Caucasian epic literature, likely mocking either Russian imperial ambitions or specific military conflicts. References to "Daghestan" and various warriors suggest satire of exotic military romanticism. **"Giving In"** (middle): A dialogue between a German Lieutenant and Colonel about military honor and a promise made by an officer. The Colonel refuses to spare officers while civilians die in Belgium, but the Lieutenant argues this particular officer kept his word—making him "less-majestic" and thus deserving of a duel. This satirizes the gap between military codes of honor and wartime brutality, particularly regarding German conduct in Belgium (a WWI reference). **"The Handicap"** (bottom right): A small cartoon of two figures in exaggerated poses—likely commenting on social inequality or class conflict through physical caricature. The overall theme appears critical of militarism and honor codes in wartime.
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WHEN YOU TRUMP YOUR PARTNER'S ACE Giving In (German Licutenant calling on his Colonel at the lattcr’s headquarters, both men in full uniform, the latter wearing many decorations.) No, strictly forbidden in the army. Covonet : sir! Duelling is Lieutenant: But a brother officer has given mortal offense. Cotonet: We cannot spare any of- ficers while women, children and nuns remain alive in Belgium. LiguteNant: But this officer prom- ised me solemnly on his word of honor. Cotone.: That is no offense. The great War Lord has made many prom- ises, and the officers of his navy, when released on parole, invariably give their word of honor that they will not But this is altogether different. This officer kept his promise. Coro What! Kept his promise! That is lése-majesté. You have my permission to fight. 719 Rugowocky "TTWAS Yomud and the Kirmanshahs Did Kurd and Kazak in Saruk— All Oushak were the good Kuhlahs And the Tcherkess Yuruk Beware the Daghestan, my son, Sirabs that bite, Herats that catch— Beware the Karabagh and shun The Bibikabad batch. He took his Derbend sword in hand, Long time the Ladik foe he sought— So rested he by the Ghiordes tree, Bokhara in his thought. And as in Sehna thought he stood, The Daghestan, with fringe of flame, Came Tzitzi through the Konich wood, And Tekked as it came. One, two; one, two; and through and through His Derbend blade went Souj-Bulak ; He left it dead, and with Meshhed He Sarabanded back. And hast thou slain the Daghestan? Come to my arms, my Shiraz boy! Oh, Hammamlik! Oh, Yesteklik! He Mosuled in his joy ‘Twas Yomud and the Kirmanshahs Did Kurd and Kazak in Saruk— All Oushak were the good Kuhlahs, And the Tcherkess Yuruk. Doubtful Blessing > T cannot be said that Representative Rankin’s vote on war (including de- tails) is entirely reassuring to persons who wish to believe that legislation is a part of the woman's province. THE HANDICAP comicbooks.com