Life, 1919-11-27 · page 14 of 36
Life — November 27, 1919 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page addresses young American Legion members through an editorial titled "To Legionites." The text advocates for public speaking as a tool to combat social evils of the era, citing Billy Sunday (a famous evangelist) as an example of effective moral persuasion. Three cartoon illustrations depict social scenarios: crowded public transit (sardine-packed conditions), a furniture store scene, and what appears to be an urban street interaction. The cartoons satirize everyday frustrations—overcrowding, consumer goods shortages or delays ("wait for change"), and general post-war social friction. They humorously illustrate the "evils of the present day" referenced in the editorial, suggesting that frank discussion and moral suasion (not legislation) should address these common complaints.
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892 “LIFE- To Legionites HE American Legion has established chapters all over the country, and at these chapters young men are meeting constantly and discussing the questions of the day. Most of them are inexperienced in public speaking. Inexperienced speakers are usually afraid to tell what they really think. YY are sO nervous about what they are going to say, they try to make sure that the; will say first that will please everybody. After they me accustomed to public speaking, this habit vils of the present day is fair provided it is done in the right way. Billy Sunday is only man in the country who has sw Hell i , he h ‘ay as to convey the id each man talks to will e: That is the denounce the evils of a m them as much as at i ose you are tall xpart from them. no: wholly believe you, but they will be flattered n yo RAN nt Re np arama Acroplane Salesman (demonstrating machine): Sve Wow NICELY SHE LOOPS THE LOCP “DISGUSTING! PACKED LIKE SARDINES “ONLY THAT SARDINES HAVE SENSE ENOUGH TO KEEP “SAY, THIS STORE OUGHTA FURNISH SOFAS FOR FOLKS STILL. THEY DON’T WOBBLE ABOUT AND STEP ON ONE THAT HAVE TO WAIT FOR CHANGE.” \NOTHER’S FEET.” “SOFA? YESSIR. THIRD FLOOR, REAR.”