Life, 1918-01-31 · page 38 of 40
Life — January 31, 1918 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines advertising, a moral critique, and book promotion typical of Life's format. **Left side:** A Fownes Cape gloves advertisement claims superior durability, referencing their use by WWI military officers. The ad targets civilians, army, and navy personnel. **Center:** "Fooling the Givers" critiques Red Cross misuse of funds. The piece argues that donors unknowingly funded vivisection (animal experimentation) for military medical research—a betrayal of the Red Cross's humanitarian mission. The author advocates for donor protest, though acknowledging practical impossibility of redirecting funds. This reflects early 20th-century animal welfare concerns and wartime skepticism about institutional accountability. **Right side:** Book advertisements, including "Drowsy" by John Ames Mitchell—promoting a romance involving fast travel and inheritance themes. The page reflects WWI-era concerns: military readiness, charitable transparency, and escapist literature.
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