Life, 1917-05-10 · page 7 of 46
Life — May 10, 1917 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page contains an essay titled "Advantage of Weak Governments" arguing that governments responsive to changing public opinion are preferable to rigid ones—a political commentary on democratic governance versus authoritarianism. The advertisements include Cook's Imperial Champagne (emphasizing American wine production, likely reflecting post-Prohibition nationalism) and a Nujol laxative ad featuring a classical statue figure labeled "Nl" for constipation. The Nujol ad uses pseudo-medical language and athletic virtue messaging to market the product, while a coupon at bottom invites readers to request informational materials. A small illustration shows a German Shepherd dog, labeled "Special Delivery," likely a humorous filler illustration. The page is primarily commercial and advisory rather than satirical.
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America First has been ‘a delightful revelation to many Americans who used to think that they could attain travel enjoyment only by means of an ocean liner. Seetng the American label first has been just as pleasant a sur- prise to many who used to think that superior champagne could reach them only via an ocean fretghter. So, all ‘round, America has come into her own, and hereafter, war or no war, people will see this American wine first. Sold Everywhere—Served Everywhere AMERICAN WINE COMPANY St. Loute, U. S. A. ETE E Advantage of Weak Governments OVERNMENT, being a scheme for keeping things as they are, is nothing if not con- A government is a government because it is able to impose its opinions on the peo- ple regardless of their own opinions. In order to accomplish this purpose governments never hesitate to deal in sophistry and force. A reform government is a contradiction in terms. If opinions change, it is the people's opinions that change first. In the long run, men make their governments to suit their opin- ions, not their opinions to suit their governments. Strong governments are those which most stubbornly resist changing public opinion. Therefore, the best government for the majority is a weak government. Which is but another way of saying that that government governs best which governs MCCARTHY: The Athlete’s First Principle Js To Keep His System Clean He doesn't allow food to ferment in his intestines. He doesn’t give his body a chance to absorb poisons. He knows—and your doctor will tell you—that anything from a headache to the most serious illness may result from such absorption. Nujol removes poisons from the system, and gives the tissues of the body u chance to build up and re: : raining, does not weaken nor upset the stomach, is he. is pot absorbed into the system, and therefore in 00 way yin pint bottles, bearing Nujol trade-mark, never in butk rd Oil Company (New Jer id-wide resources in producing Nujol, and on is behind the product. her product om the mark om Nojal and ite COMPANY New Jersey Viease send me ment of constipat a Plainly below Nome Address Cir Seave comicbooks.com