Life, 1912-06-27 · page 42 of 45
Life — June 27, 1912 — page 42: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **book advertisements and a major publicity campaign**, not political satire. The dominant content is a full-page advertisement promoting Morris Hillquit's upcoming Socialist series in *The Metropolitan* magazine. **Key Content:** The large central advertisement announces that Morris Hillquit—identified as "Socialism's most forceful writer"—will write six articles on Socialism beginning in July's *Metropolitan*, covering topics like "The Aim of Socialism" and "The Practical Achievements of Socialism." **Historical Context:** This appears designed to introduce mainstream American readers to Socialist thought during the early 20th century. The ad emphasizes that *Metropolitan* is "not a Socialist organ" but offers "fair, free discussion," suggesting an attempt to legitimize Socialism as a serious topic worthy of rational debate rather than dismissal. **Sidebar advertisements** for Carstairs Rye whiskey and Wagnoco collar buttons represent typical commercial content of the era. The "Books Received" section lists contemporary publications, including works on railroads and various novels.
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Stories of the Great Railroads, by Charles Edward Russell, (Chas. H. Kerr & Cou Chicago, Ill. $1.00.) The Marriage of Captain Kettle, by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne. (Bobbs-Merrill Co., Indianapolis, Ind. $1.25.) The Frontier, by Maurice Leblanc. (Geo. H. Doran Co. $1.20.) The Broken Bell, by Maric Van Vorst. (Bobbs-Merrill Co., Indianapolis, Ind. 20NA ld Cae hag EM HF toe $1.00.) euerontves pice tt without thetagPocioe The Guests of Hercules, by C. N. and For sale by leading baberdashers. If you arg unable to procure A. M. Williamson. (Doubleday, Page & ‘& Wagnoco Easy-lock Collar Button at your deaicrs, ost es. buss SELDEN eRe Pus reese tac the successful host offers Cartas What doYOU toast. He knows that the smooth, mellow flavor of this aged in wood whiskey will always win a smile of favor. ‘Al24-year-old stand-by, per- fecuy blended of the finest es, a3 truly American in character as Yankee Doodle— and almost as popular. If your dealer should not happen to have it we'll send it to you through bim at * usual prices. Write - Stewart Distilling Co. Phila, New York Balto. | | “UM “UU All that you don't know about this interesting ard important world move- ment will be told you in understandable language in a notable series of articles by MORRIS HILLQUIT, the leading American Socialist, which begin in the July METROPOLITAN. Whether you view Socialism as a menace or as the realization of greater opportunities and a better life, certainly you should know all that youcan possibly learn about this vitally important and intensely interesting subject which has become a religion to its millions of enthu- siasts the world over. Sutherland. (De d Fitzgeral Fite aa oe ra: "The “Goodly Fellowship ee aan | The METROPOLITAN is not a Socialist organ. Neither is it fear- Schaufiler. (The Macmillan Co. $1.25.) ful of a fair, free discussion of Socialism in its pages. The METRO- ate Knocks at the Door, by Will POLITAN is the different magazine. And these will be the different kind ton Comfort. (J. B. Lippincott of magazine articles. My Memoirs, by Marguerite Steinheil MORRIS HILLQUIT, Socialism’s most forceful writer, will begin the series AY DCMS, by Marguerite Steinheil Funder the title of “Socialism Up-to-date” in the July METROPOLITAN. He (Sturgis & Walton Co. $3.00.) . . : . fy Henry Demarest Lloyd, 1847-1903, a will cover his subject in six articles, as follows: bicgvapby, by Caragilioyd. 2 vols The Aim of Socialism The Political Program of Socialism (G. P. Putnam's Sons.) The Causes that Make for Socialism The Practical Achievements of Socialism The Prison-Flower, by Romaine Cal- The Methods of Socialism The Growth and Future of Socialism lender. (Richard G. Badger, Boston, Letters pro and con from our readers relative to Socialism will appear in the Mass. $1.50.) magazine each month. __ The Favor of Kings, by Mary Il The publication of these articles will represent the ‘most interesting and most ings Bradley. (D. Appleton & C comprehensive treatment of Socialism ever undertaken in this country. $1.30.) : b , The Fine Points of Auction Bridge, You can't afford to miss them. by Fecenes, Irwin, (G. P. Putnam's SPECIAL OFFER—SIX MONTHS FOR FIFTY CENTS—FOR 30 DAYS ONLY fons. $1.00. ene g ny, 1 : Use this coupon and save money. The MET- [Ty = Ried fall Pee by Brand Whitlock. ROPOLITAN is 15 cents a copy—$1.50 a year. [x Te Fike Noe ters 62 (Bobbs-Merrill Co., Indianapolis, Ind. On receipt of this coupon with 50 cents we Gentlemen: In accordance with your $1.25.) . will send you the METROPOLITAN for six special 30 days Cnet t eoclone 50 cents. Pens Anti-Suffrage, by Grace Dufficld Good- months beginning with the July number. You beginning July. win. (Duffield & Co. 50 cents.) save 40 cents by accepting this special offer The Mainspring, by Charles Agnew and will receive six beautiful copies of the | Name. (Little, Brown & Co., Boston, new size METROPOLITAN containing all of | ) . MORRIS HILLQUIT'S articles on Social- Street Minister of Police, by Henry ism, Good for 30 days only. Send in your | Mountjoy. (Bobbs-Merrill Co., Indian- soupoa'iteday: apolis, Ind. $1.25.) i) lb h| ih UMN, “UUM, I) ly (i “WU, i i i ‘ ( my a Books Received Woodrow Wilson, a story of his life, by William Bayard Hale. (Doubleday, Page & Co.) Idas and Marpessa, by Howard V. i = => ——— comicbooks.com