Life, 1919-08-21 · page 38 of 40
Life — August 21, 1919 — page 38: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes advertisements with a short satirical story called "A Rare Soul." The main narrative concerns a destitute man ("Diogenes," referencing the ancient Greek philosopher) sitting by a lantern in dejection. A stranger approaches and asks who he is; the man replies, "I am a liar." The joke appears to reference Diogenes's famous quest to find an honest man—a classical allusion suggesting that in the modern world, finding such a person is impossible. The final text block comments that "this work-a-day world has become a strike-a-day world," indicating labor unrest of the era (likely post-WWI). The surrounding advertisements (Remington ammunition, Bell-ans indigestion remedy, Ross's ginger ale, Boston Garter) are period commercial content. The page reflects Life's blend of social commentary with commercial promotion typical of early 20th-century American magazines.
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