Life, 1919-02-27 · page 8 of 38
Life — February 27, 1919 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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This page contains satirical commentary on post-World War I peace negotiations. "The Sinn Féiners" section mocks proposed solutions to Irish and Russian conflicts at the Peace Conference, sarcastically suggesting combining an Irish Republic with Soviet Russia—presenting this as absurd. The illustrated section "Some Heroes Past and Present" uses silhouettes showing figures (likely political leaders) with crowds and military imagery, commenting on heroism and leadership. "Heroes and Heroes" (note the spelling play) discusses the nature of heroes in literature versus real life, contrasting fictional protagonists who overcome tribulations with real-world heroes who face actual consequences. The final reference mentions disputes over the peace table's format—the Allies wanting "à la carte" versus Wilson's "American plan"—likely referencing Woodrow Wilson and Allied disagreements at the Paris Peace Conference (1919).
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SOME HEROES VAST AND PRESENT Heroes and Heroes Is almost any novel the hero is beset by tribulations. There are many complications and vexing problems to le overcome. Sometimes it seems a shame the way the author piles it on. But the hero is always undaunted and stout-hearted. And really he has reason to be, as he knows very well that a self-respecting author always pulls his hero out. In real life it is ditierent. A man is a real hero who keeps stout-hearted and undismayed when troubles and tribulations are piled on. He knows that the chances are that no one but himself can pull him out HE trouble with the peace table is that the Allies want it @ la carte, and Wilson wants it American plan— table d’hote. Immortals EYOND the lifted barrage He'd almost gained his goal. When on far ways eternal Went out his soldier soul. They found in his blouse pocket These words, writ clear to see, “T shall fight on as though all Depended upon me.” But now he has adventured Beyond the utmost star; His is that distant dwelling Where all dead heroes are Mayhap he looks on Bayard, Marks Roland near him stand, Beholds the smile of Sidney, And grasps him by the hand For valor calls to valor Across Time's furthest s He is immortal with them, This young American! F th Clinton Scollard. The Sinn Feinskis ne Peace Conference will on! listen to us, we can solve the Irish question and the Russian problem i one lick. Our solution is perfectly feasible In fact, it has already been tried, wit great Wh: public at th The then su no Ir rule ss for hoth parties. ot combine the new Irish Rk th the Soviets and let it ¢ ish and the Russians could jointly in Petrograd an Dublin—just as they do to-day in New York THE PUP HE LEFT BEHIND HIM comicbooks.com