Life, 1921-11-17 · page 4 of 34
Life — November 17, 1921 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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**Top Cartoon: "Sanctum Talk"** A conversation between "Life" (personified) and "Marshal Foch" (French WWI commander). Life refuses formal military salute, preferring friendship. The dialogue addresses post-WWI themes: Foch credits American soldiers' willingness to fight rather than strategic brilliance for Allied victory. Life responds that Americans fought because of "faith" in freedom, not military thinking. The satire celebrates American idealism versus European militarism. **Bottom Cartoon: Divorce Proceeding** A woman stands while a man sits in what appears to be a lawyer's office. Mrs. Scarsdale asks if he's sure about divorce; Mr. S. responds "Absolutely," then says "You take the children, I'll take the car." The satire mocks shallow materialism in 1920s divorce proceedings, suggesting men prioritize possessions over family responsibility.
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OT IFE!” | in “Marshal Foch! Salute! I would rather shake your hand than that of any other man on earth.” “I am merely an old soldier—” “Without whom the world—” “My friend, desist. I beg that you will not offer me encomiums. be simple” “Forgive me, General Foch. My love for France, for you, must be ex- pressed—” “Ah, Lire, there are some things one cannot talk about—we feel them too Let us deeply. Besides, between two such close friends so much is understood.” “Yes, General, that is so. I recall so much. To say that you won the war would be but to cause you pain; to say that you stopped it when you did— that was glorious.” “Yes, Lire, you are right; there js comfort in that; the war was won by those who had learned how to fight; ] have never learned that. humble business to think.” “No wonder you are one man among so many millions.” And yet it was not thought; it was h.” ‘And have you faith, General, in the future?” “Tf [had not that, Lire, I should not come among you. You Americans! What people you are! Everywhere I am offered the freedom of your cities.” “General! More than that. \We give you—” “Yes, Lire!” “The freedom of our hearts!” . T.1 It was my | i i Mrs. Scarsdale: Then you are sure you want a divorce? Mr. S.: Absolutely. Mrs. S.: All right. You take the children, I'll take the car. comicbooks.com