Life, 1919-03-13 · page 14 of 42
Life — March 13, 1919 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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**Main Cartoon (top):** Titled "How to Prevent a Waiters' Strike—Don't Have Waiters," this depicts a formal dinner where wealthy guests are served by what appear to be conscientious objectors wearing chef hats. The satire criticizes Secretary Baker's recent decision to release 113 conscientious objectors from military service, arguing they should have been forced to work instead. The cartoon suggests these pacifists should be exploited for labor rather than released—transforming them into servants at high society dinners. **Side Content:** Includes brief humorous pieces about German military decorations and marital longevity, plus a small equestrian cartoon about a riding master preventing spoiled behavior. The page reflects WWI-era tensions regarding conscientious objection and public resentment toward those refusing military service.
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