Life, 1924-11-13 · page 15 of 42
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This page from *Life* magazine contains a satirical cartoon titled "When the Government Owns the Railroads," depicting an elaborate classical railroad station. The caption reads: "Congressman Bluffit makes good on his campaign promise of a new railroad station for Raspberry Corners." The satire targets political rhetoric about government railroad ownership—a contentious issue in early 20th-century America. The joke suggests that politicians make grand promises about public infrastructure development, but delivery is questionable or exaggerated. The ornate, impractical architectural design (with its large dome and classical styling) implies the absurdity of such promises for a small town like "Raspberry Corners," mocking both political overreach and voters' gullibility regarding campaign pledges about government-managed utilities.
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If the Colleges Spoke Out ANTED—A-1 halfback; experi- ence necessary; free tuition in 3 R's; easy, pleasant work guaranteed until last 2 games of season; part- time job with no objection to appli- cant picking up loose change on side; right wages to right party. Apply side entrance, U. or Mopernicus, daily 9-5. Hicn-Grave Assassin needed to fill tackle position on rising Mid-Western 11; no bar on illiteracy, but must be able to make cross on payroll; working clothes and blackjacks furnished with- out charge. Dean, Box 7-19-2-6. Proressionat Stronc Men, between 30-45; are you discouraged? Have you lost your grip on life? Do you want fresh start? We want you! Blahwah College offers you opportunity to stage come-back. W'k only one day a week; full pay. Pictures inserted gratis in Sun, rotogravure sections. See Coitr- ciate, Blahwah, Employees’ Entrance. Wantep—Linemen without scruples against murder; ex-convicts preferred, but applicants with clean slates not ex- cluded; immunity from arrest guaran- teed ; hospital close to premises; “Beats Sing Sing,” says Mayhem Murphy, in our employ 12 yrs. Umpn Institute (ring night bell). Casu on Detivery—Look over these quotations, boys: Goal from field, $20; A MUD GUARD touchdown, $50; maiming opponent, $75; killing opponent, $150. Payment absolutely assured before leaving field. Transportation furnished on fast trains leaving town hourly. Gopetpum Univ. Tip Bliss. 'HE Ideal Tour—{from the cellar to the refrigerator. The Team T began the season undismayed by the fact that it was facing one of the hardest schedules in years. The team has suffered few defeats and the scores of its opponents have been kept comparatively low, considering that the . schedule was one of the hardest in years. The coaches, while confi- dent of ultimate victory, are not los- ing sight of the fact that the schedule is one of the hardest in years. They are particularly encouraged by the morale of the entire squad, the best of spirit prevailing in spite of the fact that the players are in the throes of one of the hardest schedules in years. What is believed to have had more than anything else to do with the development of the “fighting spirit” is the knowledge on the part of the players themselves that they are up against one of the hardest schedules in years. While conceding the possibility of defeat, coaches and men have every reason to look forward hopefully to victory in the Big Game which will wind up what is admittedly one of the hardest schedules in years. Foster Ware. Polished 2 HAT special studies is daughter taking at college?” “Cigarette inhalation, high-ball con- struction, genteel snubbing and general cosmetics.” your WHEN THE GOVERNMENT OWNS THE RAILROADS CONGRESSMAN BLUFFIT MAKES GOOD ON HIS CAMPAIGN PROMISE OF A NEW RAILROAD STATION FOR RASPBERRY CORNERS. comicbooks.com