Life, 1918-11-07 · page 28 of 36
Life — November 7, 1918 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical pieces typical of Life's style: **"Aut Scissors Aut Nullus" (Discrimination):** A brief anecdote mocking labor inequality—President Wilson tells a story about an old teamster and his horse who both got sick, but only the horse received a doctor while the man's pay was docked. The satire targets unfair treatment of workers compared to animals. **The Military Boots Cartoon:** A humorous illustration showing a woman's military boots felt "on Mabel the first time she wore them"—likely poking fun at women in military service or new military fashions, with the exaggerated pose suggesting the boots were uncomfortably stiff or ill-fitting. **"His Tuneful Message":** A joke about a stuttering ship passenger who tries unsuccessfully to speak to crew members, but finally communicates by singing—a pun on overcoming speech difficulties through song. The page also contains advertisements for "Sportif" gloves and other products. The humor throughout relies on observational comedy about everyday social situations rather than political commentary.
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