Life, 1917-11-29 · page 7 of 40
Life — November 29, 1917 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three short humorous pieces from 1917, arranged around a dramatic illustration of soldiers boarding a transport ship ("Good-bye!"). **"The Housewife's Glee"** (by Carolyn Wells) satirizes a woman's relief at finally having an excuse to send away old magazines, books, and unwanted household items by donating them to soldiers. **"Via Sayville"** references Berlin's November 27, 1917 declaration that Kaiser Wilhelm violated his treaty alliances—likely referring to Germany's submarine warfare campaign. **"The Usual Place"** depicts a child's interaction about punishment and reward. The central illustration shows soldiers departing for World War I, reflecting the page's wartime context. The content blends domestic humor with war-related references typical of American satirical magazines during the Great War period.
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The Housewife’s Glee BOON the soldiers are to me, With joy to them I send Old magazines and books, you see, And papers without end. This “Care of Children” I can spare, And just as well as not They car have that old Bible there— That fine-print polyglot. here is “Hints for Losing Weight And now—just let me see— Yes, I'll send “Bridge Rules Up-to- date”; The date is '93. Then Oh, here's a row of funny books. Well, I won't touch that shelf ; They're full of stories, by looks, I'd like to read myself. their Here are some records, old, I know, But they'll like any song ; And these nice games must surely Tiddledy-winks, ping-pong. These playing-cards will make them glad! They're sticky, I’m afraid— But in our club we've always had Caramels while we played. There! I've worked hard those boys to please. You see, I hate to knit, And so I send such things as these, And feel I've done my bit! Carolyn Wells, Via Sayville ERLIN, Nov. 27, 1917.—Charging Goi with treacherous violation of his treaty alliances, Kaiser Wilhelm de- clared war on heaven to-day. The Usual Place “DjOn’r cry, little boy. You'll get your reward in the end.” “I spose so. do git it.” That's where I allus r “ Goop-ByE!"" comicbooks.com