Life, 1919-07-03 · page 14 of 52
Life — July 3, 1919 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct cartoons about charity and social obligation. **Top cartoon ("Not Yet, But Soon")**: Shows well-dressed men encountering a homeless person with a dog. The dialogue satirizes business excuses—a man claims he's "going away on business" to avoid giving charity, promising to help "soon." The point: wealthy individuals constantly defer charitable obligations with convenient pretexts. **Bottom cartoon ("No Quarter")**: Depicts a well-dressed man confronting a beggar woman, labeled "Petition." The man holds a sign reading "Politician," implying politicians refuse to acknowledge or support charitable causes—they give "no quarter" (no mercy/assistance). Both cartoons critique the wealthy and powerful for evading social responsibility toward the poor and suffering, a recurring theme in Life's social satire.
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