Life, 1917-08-30 · page 34 of 40
Life — August 30, 1917 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct elements: **"The Three Wise Men"** (center cartoon): A man examines his reflection in a three-panel mirror, likely satirizing vanity or self-deception about appearance. **"The Ladies of Hell"** (right): A patriotic poem about Scottish Highland regiments (identified by their kilts and bagpipes). The title references the German nickname for these fierce fighters. The poem celebrates their bravery, mentioning their current service "In Flanders" (World War I), and warns the "Boche" (derogatory term for Germans) to yield to them. This is wartime propaganda verse glorifying Scottish soldiers. **"A New Idea in Binders"** (left): An advertisement offering a expandable binder to hold a year's worth of *Life* magazine issues, priced at $1.50 and shipped free. The page mixes humor, wartime morale-boosting poetry, and commercial advertising—typical of early 20th-century *Life* magazine content.
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