Life, 1922-10-05 · page 29 of 36
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This page is primarily **advertisements and filler content** with one notable satirical piece. ## "Still Using the Same Weapon" The main article features a unnamed Congressman reflecting on how campaigning has changed over 35 years. The satire contrasts old-fashioned retail politics with modern efficiency: **Then (1896):** Candidates personally traveled for weeks, made dozens of speeches, and kissed hundreds of babies to win votes—yet still lost elections. **Now:** Radio broadcasts reach entire districts in hours; candidates can stay home while reaching voters through their wives' influence rather than direct appeal. The joke's point: **Modern technology and paved roads have made politicians more efficient but less effective and less genuine.** Voters now expect entertainment (vaudeville) rather than substantive engagement. The final punchline—that only the "campaign cigar" remains unchanged—suggests cynical continuity: politicians' promises are still cheap. The "Dog-star Team" joke below uses animal puns for college football positions, unrelated to political satire. The page otherwise consists of product advertisements (Tiffany & Co., fish, brushes, real estate).
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