Life, 1908-05-28 · page 10 of 24
Life — May 28, 1908 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This illustration depicts a massive celebratory parade in Paris welcoming "the Zip"—apparently a car that has completed a remarkable race or endurance test. The image shows dense crowds, French and American flags, and celebratory banners including "LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE WELCOMES LIFE THE WINNER." The accompanying article references competing automobiles in what appears to be an early 20th-century long-distance race. Key figures mentioned include Anthony Comstock (permanently located at Maxim's), Charles Evans Hughes, and William H. Taft, suggesting this celebrates American automotive achievement and innovation. The satire seems to mock both the grandiose French reception and American competitive pride in mechanical prowess during an era of rapid technological development.
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ran all the way back home to the first Turkish bath. Long before the car reached Paris, it was evident that France was fully aroused. But at Maxim's! Almost every chorus girl in the republic had assembled, and, had it not been for the officers of the law, there wouldn’t have been cnough left of Dub Comstock to have carried home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the meantime, where were the other cars! ‘They had made a brave fight of it. ‘The following dispatch was received from Montague Roberts, driver of the Thomas flyer: Northeast of Moscow, Lat. 57° 60; Lon. 36° 42’. Have just heard by wireless of your arrival. is a great victory, and while I should like to have won, Tam glad the laurels lie with a true American. Of course your having Dub Comstock as a mascot was PARIS WELCOMES THE ZIP enough to insure your victory. Siberia's only hope was to get rid of him as soon as possible. Rosrets. It was ascertained that the De Dion car was about two thousand ‘miles behind the ‘Thomas. The other cars were not located. What are the lasting results of Lire’s. great feat in sending the Zip to Paris? ‘They may be summed up as follows: Anthony Comstock is permanently lo- cated at Maxim's. A late cable declared that any one trying to inveigle him away from there will do so over his dead body. Charles Evans Hughes is left practically alone in his censorship of American morals. Art in America has received a lasting im- pulse, Women can now go out at night in the streets of New York without being afraid of getting pulled by the Society for the Prevention of Vice. William H. Taft is fully equipped for the Presidency. Having successfully run the gauntlet of Siberian wolves, he is ready for all officeholders, Live has demonstrated that gasoline is quicker than water. And, finally, Metcalfe has shown that if a man keeps away from the Theatrical Trust theatres long enough it increases his powers of resistance so that he becomes practically invincible. T.L.M. Is there such a thing asa scien- s? : Surely. One in which you suc- ceed in breaking away from the girl without becoming engaged to her. “TS YOUR little girl old enough to be a companion to you?” “Oh, yes. She already plays a fair game of bridge.” comicbooks.com