Life, 1917-06-21 · page 38 of 38
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This page contains a story advertisement rather than political satire. The main feature promotes Edward Everett Hale's classic short story **"The Man Without a Country"** (available for 10 cents with magazine subscription). The narrative concerns **Philip Nolan**, a young U.S. Army officer who, under Aaron Burr's influence, participated in a conspiracy against the republic. When court-martialed, Nolan cursed the United States, wishing never to hear its name again. The court granted his wish—sentencing him to lifelong exile from his own country, though in sight of it. The advertisement frames this as patriotic literature, arguing the story teaches deeper lessons about citizenship and national loyalty than "any document of history." For early 20th-century readers, this was inspirational material emphasizing devotion to country. The page also contains unrelated advertisements (car tops, curtains) and a brief joke about children fighting.
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