Life, 1918-09-19 · page 32 of 34
Life — September 19, 1918 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains three brief satirical anecdotes mocking human foolishness: 1. **"A Sad Case"**: A Philadelphia contractor catches a man smoking during work hours and fires him—only to learn from his foreman that the man wasn't even employed there; he was simply job-hunting on the premises. The joke: the contractor's hasty judgment and wasted effort. 2. **"Allen's Foot-Ease"**: A boy reading a dramatic story asks why a drowning woman's "husband" rushed to the bank—expecting a rescue. The boy misunderstands, thinking she needs insurance money. The joke: childish literalism about "bank" and financial priorities over human life. 3. **"The Second Russian Revolution"**: Advertises Bessie Beatty's book about witnessing the Russian Revolution firsthand, including the arrest of the Provisional Government. This is genuine editorial content, not satire. The remaining content is primarily **advertisements** for cigarettes, gloves, and digestive remedies—typical period advertising.
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