Life, 1918-09-26 · page 8 of 33
Life — September 26, 1918 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This WWI-era Life magazine page features anti-German propaganda. The top cartoon shows two caricatured figures (appearing to represent Germany and an ally) with exaggerated features holding weapons, captioned with King Solomon's statement about charm and interest. The title "Berlin or Bust!" expresses the Allied war aim: either defeat Germany decisively or face total destruction. The accompanying prayer reflects American determination to win unconditionally—rejecting any "peace without victory." The lower cartoon titled "A Very Promising Pupil" shows what appears to be a German soldier figure being trained or instructed, likely satirizing Germany's military preparation or aggressive expansion. The page reflects 1917-1918 American attitudes: unwavering commitment to total victory and distrust of negotiated peace settlements.
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SHADRACH, THERE IS A SUBTLE CHARM ABOUT YONDER MAIDENS. ABY A SUE Is NOT LOVE Life’s Fresh Air Fund Ave Fox “THOU HAST ALRE M Herhert) Jenks Marguerite H. Smith Mrs Wo IEF. Fresh Air Fund Endowments IFE has r lars in Third Liberty bonds to establish ceived six hundred dol- 434- per-cent FRESH AIR FUND ENDOWMENT NO. 7 In memory of Amy Atte May 23. PRESIE AIR FUND ENDOWMENT NO, 8 In m of Mira Attire Wortittxe- tox, who died January 11, 1913. , who died row. FRESH AIR FUN In memory of the happy life of Joserit McK. Spree, Jx, (1911-1914). Each endowment calls for a contri- DOWMENT NO. 9 UITY OF WIVES, Ne AT FIRST SIGH THEY INTEREST ME 1 TRUST THIS ndred Mars of the The amounting to S&. bution of two Liberty Loan 44-per-cent. bonds. annual interest, provides, in perpetuity, for the send- ner, of a child from the slums of the hot city for a ing, eve poor y in the fresh air of the country. All that is necessary to do is to send the bonds by registered mail to Live's Fresh Air Fund, Inc, 17 West Thirty-first Street, New York City The endowment may bear any desig- nation chosen by the donor. fortnight’s s Nothing to It “DO you thi ting any satisfaction from sink- ing fishing boats on the coast?” nk the Germans are get- American The boats never have any women and children aboard.” “Don't sce how they can Berlin or Bust ! “ DEACE without victory"; Pie without crust. Both contradictory ; Berlin or bust! Prayer O GODS of Destiny, hear this my prayer: May I never be a slacker. May I never make a show of doing more than I actually Grant that I may make good in deed as in thought. Give me strength to win this war. Give me the vision to see and understand that this is my war. Grant that I may be cheerful to the end that the big things ay always seem like play and the little ¢ diversion. Never let me halt Grant me no power that But grant that the power within me may be given its full Amen. am doing ings 1 or turn b; is not within me. freedom to act. A VERY PROMISING PUPIL