Life, 1918-12-19 · page 34 of 34
Life — December 19, 1918 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine (circa 1919, based on "New Years, 1919" reference). The content includes: **Main Features:** - A poem titled "Who Killed Cock Kaiser?" — a nursery-rhyme parody about Kaiser Wilhelm II's defeat in World War I, presenting his death as collective justice ("Remorse" saw him die, "Hell" tolls the bell, "Peace" sheathes his sword) - A short story, "The New Generation," contrasting old and new attitudes toward time and measurement - Multiple advertisements (Forhan's toothpaste, Piso's cough medicine, Cuticura Soap, Cortez Cigars) - A "Books Received" section listing newly published titles **Historical Context:** The Kaiser poem reflects post-WWI American sentiment celebrating Germany's military defeat. The advertisements reflect early 20th-century medical claims (Forhan's preventing pyorrhea, Piso's cough remedy), typical of an era before strict FDA regulation. The page reflects Life's format: mixing serious literary content with commercial messaging and topical humor.
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