Life, 1911-04-27 · page 34 of 44
Life — April 27, 1911 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising and reader correspondence**, not political satire. The main content includes: 1. **"From Our Readers"**: A letter from R.L. Price (Oakey, Idaho, March 31, 1911) responding to prior magazine content about Mormonism. Price defends Mormons against charges of dishonesty, stating most people don't care about religious truth-telling anyway. The tone is mildly satirical self-deprecation rather than sharp critique. 2. **Product Advertisements**: Kodak camera ads emphasizing speed ("300,000 times as fast"), a Red Cedar chest for brides, and "Sexology" book advertisements. 3. **Travel Guides**: Large advertisement for Scribner's Magazine travel guides to London and Paris, with contact information for their travel bureau. There is **no discernible political cartoon** on this page. The satirical element is limited to Price's dry, resigned tone about religious tolerance—essentially saying apathy protects Mormons better than belief in their honesty. The page reflects early 1900s commercial publishing rather than editorial commentary.
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LIFE: 300 000 are not sufaciently interested to want 2 to know whether or not you are tell- times as fast ing the truth, for goodness s : up. [suppose it is unnecessary to Your grandfather posed state that Tam a Mormon. for five minutes before the | Respectfully (not very), camera to have his Daguer- R. L. Pau Oakey, Ipano, March 31, 1911. reotype made. Fe cuchadbavo is You can stop a bird on : the wing in rsx of a second — : A 4 tater. Se with a Speed Kodak. Thus has photography— Kodak photography in par- ticular—kept pace with this rapid age. No. ve SPEED KODAK For 2}4 x 444 Pictures. Fitted with Gra- flex Focal Plane Shutter for expos. ures from 1-109 of a second to slow “ instantaneous " and for time ex- posures, Zeiss-Ko- Red Cedar Chest for the June Bn Bride Sates Cold Storage 5 dak A In daylight with Kodak Film Cartridges ped gan be carried in an ordinary top-coat poc A superior camera in everv detail of plan, con- struction and finish. If you are going toLondon this Summer you will find Price, $60.00, EASTMAN KODAK CO., SCRIBNER’S MAGAZINE GUIDE aaa N.Y. hie Rixtah City. _Reenearen n¥, roea | To LONDON one of the most useful little books you can possibly carry From Our Readers with you, especially if this is your first visit. It contains just (Céittinied Foo page Bio) || the most helpful and useful information regarding Hotels, i its none shen polygamy was not Shops, Theatres, Restaurants, and principal places of interest. yeaa o lonberatiriacss tna om It is small, handy, invaluable. In twelve ‘‘ Walks,’’ you are k more questions than a taken about the city by one who knows London, knows wise man can answer,” which is pre- . at this particular fool is what Americans want most to know. {havent cited you to any SCRIBNER’S MAGAZINE GUIDE nce favorable to us, becau: are interested 1 in the Silcersn you are interested enough in the mat- By John N. Raphael will be found equally valuable. Mr. A Happy Masiage | Raphael knows Paris thoroughly, and briefly outlines the Ole ta na know!- most interesting and desirable things to see, tells about the At le trath Sex andieele Restaurants, Shops, Theatres, etc. Either guide will be sent y OF itself, free on request. ordinary. Address Scribner's International Travel & Shopping Bureau, A se 153 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Eliz. Your attention is also called to the special service rendered Ameri+ a so cans in London by this Scribner Bureau. If you will call up our Krowletce a Late, London office (Holborn 5849) on your arrival, most desirable acm eise oF information and introductions to the best shops, hotels, and Medical Knowledge a I Le travel offices in London and Paris will be cheerfully given. J Knowledce a Young Wom | Knowledco a visite Stn SCRIBNER’S INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND SHOPPING BUREAU 6 CORES ea CARE SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE 36 Write tor “Other People’s Opinions” and Tai NEW YORK, 163-167 FirTH AVENUE = TEMPLE HOUSE, TEMPLE AVENUE, LONDON, E. C. |Puritan Pub. Co., 776 Perry Bldg., Phi comicbooks.com