Life, 1917-12-13 · page 26 of 40
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This is a **fundraising appeal**, not a political cartoon. The page features a sentimental illustration of a child in winter clothing alongside a solicitation for donations to support French orphans created by World War I. The text explains that *Life* magazine is requesting $2,000 to provide Christmas gifts to orphaned French children under Allied care. By the publication date, readers had already contributed $1,463.33, with the magazine confident the remainder would arrive before December 20th. The appeal notably emphasizes that donated funds should purchase gifts made by **wounded soldiers**, thereby giving "double" charitable impact—supporting both the orphans and disabled veterans through their labor. The right column lists hundreds of donors and their contributions, demonstrating the magazine's strategy of publicizing generosity to encourage additional giving. This reflects American philanthropic sentiment during WWI, positioning aid to French civilian casualties as patriotic support for an Allied nation.
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