Life, 1910-12-15 · page 41 of 44
Life — December 15, 1910 — page 41: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and reader correspondence**, not political satire. The main content consists of: **"A World Wonder"** — A large advertisement for the 20th Century Limited train, comparing it to the pyramids as a modern marvel of engineering and comfort. **"From Our Reader" and "A Victim"** — Two letters to the editor responding to an earlier anti-Semitic letter from "Boston Beacon" (published in Life No. 1460). The writers defend Jewish Americans' patriotism and character, with one correspondent, Clarence Adolph Metzger, explicitly identifying himself as a proud Jew and criticizing the prejudiced "B.B. type." **"A Hunter High-Ball"** — A small advertisement for a beverage. The page reveals Life's 1910 readers actively engaging with antisemitic discourse in the magazine's letters section, with at least some readers pushing back against stereotyping.
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THe PYRAMIDS A World Wonder One of the famous and acknowl- edged wonders of the world to- day is the great overnight train 20th Century Limited All-Steel Train Lv. New York 4.00 p.m. Lv.Chicago 2.30p.m. Lv. Boston 1.30p.m. Ar. Boston 11.50a.m. Ar.Chicago 8.55a.m. Ar.NewYork 9.25 a.m. It affords every comfort known to modern travel, and saves a business day. From Grand Central Terminal every day inthe year via NewYork Central Lines Railroad and Pullman tickets will be delivered upon request by Special Messenger without extra charge. Sleeping-Car Accommodations Railroad and Pullman tickets can be secured at City Ticket Office, 298 Washington Street, Boston, ‘Phone 2140 Fort Hill; 1216 Broadway, New York. 'Phone 6310 Madison; and 150 Clark Street, Chicago, "Phone 7600 Harrison. Tue Eprtor or Lire, New York City. I wonder if “ Boston Beacon” ever met a Jew. From his rather intoler- ant letter, in No. 1460, it seems as if he had not. I have found less good manners and more “grinding commerciality” among the “ Boston Beacon” people than the Jews. By the way, is “ commercial- ity” in the dictionary? Sentiment is probably more preva- lent among Jews than any other class of religion. Perhaps it is because Jews rather like good plays that “ Boston Beacon” finds that “ Americans” are less in evidence than Jews. I assume that he saw these Jews at a good play or concert. You know he would go to no other. _ Jews are the best Americans we Epitor Lire. Dear Sir: Some time ago, after reading an issue of Lire in which ap- peared a_ letter protesting against vivisection, I was tempted. and fell (Concluded on page 1130) have in point of patriotism and build- = crs. B. B. seems to think that an American is one whose family was here a hundred years ago instead of —— — twenty. GRATIFIES SATISFIES ‘CHEERS AND REFRESHES Sold at all fratciaas cafes acd by Jobdera, WM. LANAHAN & SON, Baithnere, Ma Iam a Jew, proud of the fact, of a long line of Jews, and with a better knowledge of the B. B. type than B. B. has of mine. Also, I am “ Not Pleased.” Yours truly, Ctarence AnotpH Merzcer Hartrorp, Conn., October 19, 10910. Legrand Paris For Salo All Dealers, zy Soaps ae Moderate ices. Best. Perfumery and | Free 1911 Catalog WRITE FOR IT J. M. Hanson's Magazine A the largest in the world, furnishes any Magazine or Newspaper, at Amuz- ingly Low Prices, and gives quick, accurate, reliable service. Save Magazine Money Our 1911 Catalog lists more than 3000 Periodicals and Club | Offers. It’s a Big Money-Saver. GET FREE 2.5%! coun BO Nine dod Address NOW