Life, 1917-07-12 · page 36 of 40
Life — July 12, 1917 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains several humorous anecdotes and advertisements typical of early 20th-century American satire. **"His Application"** jokes about naturalization procedures, featuring a Jewish immigrant named Jacob Levinsky whose occupation is listed as "Rotten"—likely mocking both bureaucratic absurdity and ethnic stereotypes common to the era. **"Two Wives"** contrasts marital philosophies: one wife is praised for honesty (like George Washington), while the other is mocked for constant lying—a standard domestic humor trope. **"Our Foolish Contemporaries"** satirizes blind patriotism through a biblical reference (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego emerging from fire), with characters suggesting they'd miss *Life* magazine if they weren't subscribers—self-promotional humor. **"Blissful Ignorance"** presents a young soldier's bravery: his trembling isn't fear but concern for Germans who don't know he's there—patriotic humor playing on overconfidence. The remainder comprises period advertisements for puttees, garters, rye whiskey, and foot powder—standard magazine filler.
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