Life, 1912-08-01 · page 33 of 40
Life — August 1, 1912 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and social commentary** rather than political satire. The main poem, "At Newport," mocks wealthy aspirants to high society. It catalogs the affectations of Newport's elite—name-dropping J.P. Morgan and "Harry-boy Lehr" (a real Newport social figure), referencing the Casino, affected speech patterns ("So-ci-e-ty"), and pretentious behaviors. The joke's punchline: the narrator can't afford this lifestyle because it's "too deuced expensive." A brief joke about the Progressive Party plays on the phrase "changing partners"—political criticism wrapped in wordplay. The remaining content is **hotel and product advertising**: The O-te-sa-ga resort in Cooperstown, NY; a self-inflating life preserver; cruise bookings; and a car horn. Two short humor pieces—one about eating before formal dining to manage silverware, another about useless worry—fill remaining space. **Context**: This reflects early 1900s Life magazine's format: satirizing American upper-class pretension while monetizing reader interest in leisure and consumption.
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ur Why used. iste. At Newport I've a yearning to dwell me at Newport— At Newport—down by the sea, ‘To get in the ylare with Harry-boy Lehr, And with Morgan,—sic,—J. P.; To promenade and to dress-parade— And to bask in So-ci-e-ty! I've a yearning to dwell me at Newport, At Newport, old chap, don’ cher’ know— To do the Casino with some one from Reno And feel like a bally old beau; To practise all day how to look real blase— And to romp where the Regiic-boys go! : I've a yearning to dwell me at Newport— At Newport so queer and so quaint— ‘To breakfast at noon and to dawdle and spoon, Looking bored as a stainéd-glass saint ; To swear at my valet from Dover to Calais— By way of acquiring restraint! I've a yearning to dwell me at Newport— At Newport.old chap,d’ y’ see— To be “hep” with each Molly and Roland and Cholly Doing stunts with the family tree; Lut I don't, for it’s too deuced expensive, old chap, For a blooming old boundcr like me Irving Dillon, Partly True “Ma, what is meant by the Progressive party “The Progressive party, my dear? Why that’s where all the partners change after every game."—Detroit Free Press. and LIFE PRESERVER You can swim instantly. self inflating. Carried in pocket. Weighs 4 ounces. Inflates3 feet wet. Over 1000 sold in 30 days. Can- Bot slip off whilein use. It makes Ocean and Lake bath nerfectly eafe, and will keep any sized person afloat for several daya. Can be used any number of times. Asa Life Preserver here is nothing like it on the market. Every member of the family should have one. For aale by ail dealers, mailed post- paid for $2.00. Money back if not satisfactor: INST LIGHTER CO., 61 MAIN ST., COLUMBUS, OHIO. ORIEN CLARK'S FIFTEENTH ANNUAL CRUISE, February 15, 72 days, $400 detves, guides inctaded. F. C. CLARK, Times Bidg., New York and up, by new Cunarder “*Laconia.” Hotels, The Ote-sa-ga On Otsego Lake, Cooperstown, New York ITHIN easy striking distance of the great eastern cities by both motor and rail, butsituated, never- theless, away from the crowded tourist routes, The O-te-sa-ga stands as the most delightful summer stopping place in this whole country. It is a hotel which makes an instant and thorough appeal to persons of discriminating taste. The O-te-sa-ga is situated at an alti- tude of 1300 feet on the shores of Otsego Lake. ‘On three sides of the hotel ex- tends the rolling Cooperstown hill-country, netted with perfect motoring roads, and soft back-roads for driving and riding. There is a garage and livery service. The hotel itself is a modern, brick building, perfectly appointed, and so managed that it seems almost like a big club. Every bedroom is an outside room. There is golf and tennis at the Coop- erstown Country Club, next to the hotel, and there is sailing, boating, canoeing and bathing. The midsummer tournaments and regattas are beginning now and will continue during August. The O-te-sa-ga booklet will be sent upon request. Address PAUL L. PINKERTON, Manacer The O-te-sa-ga, Cooperstown, N. Y. One of the Difficulties of Civilization “Why do you always cat a square meal before dining out?” “So I can give my entire attention to the management of the various knives and forks.”—Lonisville Courier-Journal. “ Mucit of our worry is useless.” “Yes; it is, I once bought some stock in a rubber grove and worried two win- ters about frost before I ascertained that the trees hadn't yet been planted.” —Washington Herald. 1533 SaaS BASE BALL TALK Ne STRUCK OUT APTER TWO FOULS comicbooks.com