Life, 1919-05-22 · page 37 of 42
Life — May 22, 1919 — page 37: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It features commercial product ads for men's grooming items (cigarette case, shaving products, brushes) typical of early 20th-century magazines. The one editorial content is a brief article titled "Two War Dogs" describing military dogs from World War I—specifically "Jerry," a decorated dog who served on the western front and survived gas attacks, and "Kiki," a French Chasseur's mascot dog who lost a leg in combat and wore military honors including the Croix de Guerre. These are **sentimental wartime stories** celebrating animal heroism rather than satire. The accompanying illustration shows a man shaving, supporting the Williams shaving stick advertisement below it. The page reflects post-WWI American culture: nostalgia for the recently-ended war, celebration of military sacrifice (including animals'), and the era's advertising-heavy magazine format.
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