Life, 1912-05-02 · page 4 of 58
Life — May 2, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** rather than political satire. The left side promotes the Monoplex Horn (an automobile horn made by Atwater Kent), emphasizing its loud, effective warning capabilities. The center features a scenic photograph of London with the Capitol building visible, advertising **Scribner's Magazine Guide to London** and **Guide to Paris**. These are travel guides marketed to Americans planning European summer trips. The bottom left advertises **E. Hayes Ladies' Custom Shoes** ("Whiteley" oxford style). The right side contains partial text from editorial content, including a quote from **Agesilaos** about bravery, though the full political or satirical context is cut off and unclear from this image alone.
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=ISEESES /ONSPLEX HORN Warns Instantly The distinctive voice of the Monoplex responds | instantly to the slightest touch on the special | steering-wheel button, leaving hands and feet | free to handle the car. Effectively Its pt, or Tong ant insistent, according to the pressure on the buttcn. Economically Uses one-quarter the current and costs less than half as much as a motor horn—soon pays for itself in battery saving alone. Operates econom- ically on ignition battery or dry cells. Built in accordance with the Atwater Kent standard of merit, the Monoplex will outlast your car. Five different finishes to match other fittings. Price of outfit complete—Type A. $15.00-—Ty pe M. $12.00, ‘Try the Monoplex on your car—ten days" Ask your dealer or write us for Interesting folde: ATWATER KENT MFG. WOR K: 52 North 6th Street Phitadetphia, Pa. | Things to be Done There are several things which should be done at once. We suppose Congress is the proper party to do them, and, if necessary, a special session should be called. Freight rates should at once be low- cred in the interest of the shippers of the country and raised in the interest of the railroads. The formation of unions in all trades should be encouraged in the interest of the laboring classes, and they should be carefully limited in. their activities in the interest of the employing classes. The Sherman Anti-Trust act should be immediately repealed in the interest of the financiers and captains of indus- try and the trusts should be broken up in the interest of the consumer. Confidence in the beneficence of a high protective tariff should be reaffirmed in the interest of the industries of the Exclusive Footwear ‘To Your Order Made in any material to match your gown. cloak or hat. @ Write for illustrated catalog L, and measurement blank. Fit guaranteed. E. HAYES Ladies’ Custom Shoes 9-11 West 29th St. New York Edward Hayes Bet, PYth Ave, Patent and June 25, 1907 Broadway country and the schedules should be greatly reduced in the interest of the buying public. If Congress will attend to these things without delay, everything will be all right. Acesitaus, being asked whether he thought justice or bravery the greater answered: “There would be no of bravery if we all of us were THE EASIEST WAY TO DRAW A Crows If you are going toLondon this Summer youwill find SCRIBNER’S MAGAZINE GUIDE To LONDON one of the most useful little books you can possibly carry with you, especially if this is your first visit. It contains just the most helpful and useful information regarding Hotels, Shops, Theatres, Restaurants, and principal places of interest. It is small, handy, invaluable. In twelve ‘‘ Walks’ you are taken about the city by one who knows: London, knows what Americans want most to know. SCRIBNER’S MAGAZINE GUIDE To PARIS By John N. Raphael, will be found equally valuable. Mr. Raphael knows Paris thoroughly, and briefly outlines the most interesting and desirable things to see, tells about the Restaurants, Shops, Theatres, etc. Either guide will be seat! free on request. Address Scribner's International Travel & Shopping Bureat, 153 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Lonpon Aportss: Temple House, Temple Avenue, LONDON, E. C-