Life, 1912-10-03 · page 44 of 56
Life — October 3, 1912 — page 44: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and literary content**, not political satire. The dominant feature is a humorous narrative poem titled "C.Q." by Arthur Guiterman, about a wireless operator named Micky aboard a ship. The story involves drama surrounding a passenger named Cosmo Graeme, who has allegedly killed someone. Micky, the noble wireless operator, prevents Cosmo's suicide and helps clear his name—ultimately saving the man through honorable character and restraint. The poem concludes with Micky winning his own "highborn lady-love." The page also contains **Hamburg-American shipping line advertisements** promoting luxury cruises to the Orient, Panama Canal, Jamaica, and around the world—reflecting the era's booming transatlantic travel industry. A secondary advertisement promotes **James McCutcheon & Co.'s linen catalogue**, featuring household linens and women's garments. The content reflects 1913 popular entertainment: maritime adventure stories, wireless technology as modern marvel, and aspirational travel marketing for affluent readers.
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AMERICAN in the World 1,210,000 TONS HAMBURG Largest S.S. Co. Over 400 SHIPS Panama Canal ? We have increas- ed our service this season to the PANAMA CANAL West Indies, Bermuda and the Spanish Main to 8 CRUISES by the S. S. Moltke January 4, 23, February 25, March 29, 1913 and S. S. Victoria Luise, January 15, February 8, March 11, April, 10, 1913. : Comprehensive Tour of the ORIENT from New York January 28, 1913, by Steamship Cincin- nati (17,000 Tons) an 80-day cruise, $325 and up. Nile Service by superb steamers of the Ham- burg and Anglo-American Nile Company. Delightful Cruise Around the World Sailing from San Francisco, Feb- ruary 6, 1913, by S.S. Cleve- land (17,000 Tons), duration 110 days. Cost $650 up, cluding all necessary expenses aboard and ashore. Weekly Sailing to JAMAICA and the PANAMA CANAL Large ‘‘ Prinz” Steamers Write for booklet, stating cruise HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE 41-45 Broadway, N.Y. Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco St. Louis Rhymed Review “CQ (By Arthur Train, The Century Co.) Imprimis, Reader tircless, I beg your leave to mention, please, Th . QO.” means, in wireless, “All stations, hear! — Attention, please!" And red-haired Micky, quick of eye, Upon the ship Pur 5 Was busy snatching out of sky A lt of stray Marconia. Both baseball score and market tip Vibrated from above to him, So everyone aboard the ship Took turns in making love to him. A message flashed across the bhie— And well it might’ have thrilled a man— “Ts Cosmo Graeme aboard with you? The blighter’s gone and killed a man!” And Cosmo Graeme, indeed, was there, As Micky’s heart presaged to him, And who but Micky’s lady-fair Was said to be engaged to him! Did Micky seck his rival's shame? Oh, no! Revenge he threw aside ; He kept an eye on Cosmo Graeme And saved the man from suicide Then Cosmo made it clear as mud Just how he came to queer himself, And how his hands were clean of blood, And why he could not clear himself. So Micky dropped him overboard Tn port—a deed of brothership By last accounts he’s sailing toward Algiers upon another ship. Oh, Micky worked his telegraph For good, and nothing tricky did; T can’t begin to tell you half The noble things that Micky did, He kept his heart for one sweet girl, Escaped a slightly shady love, Then Mlossomed out a bloomin’ Earl And won his highborn lady-love. Arthur Guiterman, 1928 talogue Free on Request Our new Fall Catalogue is ready for distribution. It is handsomely illustrated. It not only includes the new- est styles and models in House- keeping Linens of every kind, j but illustrates a very large va- rietv of the latest designs in Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, for which ‘‘ The Linen Store’ has long been famous. Besides these, it shows the newest Fall and Winter models in French and Domestic Lingerie and Corsets, Infants’ and Children’s Wear, ladies’ Hosiery, Neckwear and Outer Garments. Every woman who loves Fine Linens should send for a copy, which will be mailed free. Ask for Cata- logue No. 20. James McCutcheon & Co. “The Linen Store” Fifth Avenue and 34th Street New York WILLIA! AFT. ‘Then up spake the big William HT. Taft, “Just take my word, It1s to have Laft; Te |... RA DCL. cL « and Arives, yuldent netuded. F. comicbooks.com