Life, 1917-09-13 · page 10 of 44
Life — September 13, 1917 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This cartoon depicts three witches stirring a cauldron, referencing Shakespeare's *Macbeth*. The caption and context—appearing alongside a piece titled "Let's Have the Right Kind" discussing Senator La Follette and a Gerry amendment vote—suggests political satire about controversial legislative actions. The witches represent political figures or forces engaged in what the magazine views as sinister political scheming or manipulation. The Shakespearean reference implies their actions are dark, deceptive, or ominous. Without identifying specific individuals in the caricatures, the cartoon criticizes what *Life* deemed improper political maneuvering during this period. The accompanying text discusses whether such political shock tactics are justified, indicating contemporary debate over legislative conduct.
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410 Life’s Fresh Air Fund tre's Presu Ave Fux arty years, In that band has 38,190 Inclusive Pported entirel ntributions, wh is column, requests are ac ously acknowledged $9,108 flan R, Eaton ees W. : John Guthrie Hopkins, 3d. Marie Lewis Cope Mrs. R.A. Parker : “Mr and Mrs, D. WO" Memo Mrs, E, Wil Mrs. Mrs. Hugh L. Paul A. VD. ‘Shute. - Joseph D. € Mrs. CS. Bh J. A. McK... Nes. Harry Wo" Vo Mrs, W. C. Ross... A.C. Weston Fred B. Mill. .! ibben Mowry Smith Mrs Pa GOA Maurice Tt So.63ta3s W. BL Mershon: A Friend 1. W. Packard W. li. Crampton Trainer Chas, A. Dean J. W. Bosman, M.D.. ‘Andersen Lumber Company Edgae Archer. B. B. Schneider, Jr...... . Ray Wood... .0.! ; F. Kemeys-Tynte “e ACKNOWLEDGED WHTHE THANKS From Mrs. T. J. Perkins, Englewood. N. J, package of children’s clothing and shoes. From E. Bushman, Enid, Okla rompers and stockings and boys’ pants xirls? and shirtwaists. From Mrs. Geo. A. M. Prevost, Wash ington, D, C., a box of children’s cloth- y CW. Brewster A Ward Van_ Riper ances, Natalie $00" veseaesee Ned” distenin i ss ing and games - Let's Have the Right Kind The vote on the Gerry amendment ame as a distinct shock to Senator Follette, But n citizens HAT shock may do asa starter. there are many Amer who think a proper shock for. this senator should be of an electric nature, As a faithful worker for the Kaiser he deserves the best. Reversed ANE WILLIS: Miss Oldbud says she has just passed her twentieth birthday. Marie Gis: Passed it coming “KEEP YOUR EYE ON THOSE 1. Ww. w.’s” — hack, no doubt. “ DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE” Those Men! Women are much more economical than men.—Dr, Anna Shaw. HEN I got up this morning I hesi- tated whether I should put on my crépe de chine overcoat, which only cost five hundred, or my mauve point lace morning sack suit, which cost four hundred and ninety. Then my hats bother me so. Since the derbies have gone out and I have to wear soft felt, I never can seem to get anything to suit my complexion. 1 tried on one yester- day at Bunnymaker’s, and for cighty- five dollars you would think—wouldn’t you2—that you could get something rly decent; but, I give you my word, I looked like a fright in it Well, 1 know just what I will do, To-d Tam going about to all the shops, and order a dozen pajamas, a dozen dress suits, a hundred pairs of shoes, six Gozen shirts, and oh! just everything [can think of! For 1 can always send hack what I don't want Then T may get something decent! Tam so glad that [ama man. Be- cause, you know, men can be as ex- travagant as they like and nobody ares! comicbook P Xun Im)