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Life — May 29, 1913 — page 36: Life, 1913-05-29

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This page is primarily **advertising and fashion content**, not political satire. The main elements are: **"Startling News" section**: A brief satirical piece mocking wealthy industrialists and public figures (Thomas Ryan, Andrew Carnegie, Anthony Comstock, William Hearst, etc.) over a scholarly announcement that the biblical "Day of Judgment" was merely a misinterpretation—actually referring to ancient municipal improvements. The joke: these notoriously corrupt robber barons and moralists would be disappointed to learn there's no final judgment day to fear consequences. **Advertisements**: The page is dominated by ads for Kelly-Springfield automobile tires, Cockdails liquor, and—most prominently—**Vogue magazine's summer fashion issues**, emphasizing travel and European fashions for wealthy readers planning vacations. The overall tone reflects Life magazine's typical audience: affluent Americans interested in fashion, travel, automobiles, and satirical commentary on the wealthy elite.

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SERRSEF The seasoned motorist isn't looking for a tire that will cure all tire tr He knows there’s-no such thing. What he wants isa tire that will ov the great, big majority of troubles, the rubber that goes into hand-made Kelly-Si KELLY-SPRINGFIELD TIRE COMPANY, 20 Vesey Street, New York Branch offices ta New York, Chicazo, Pbiladelphla, Boston. St. Louts, Detroit, Clneinnatt, Sau Francisco, Los Angeles, Cleveland. Baltimore, Seattle. Atlanta, Akron. O., Buffalo. ‘The Hearn Tire & Rubber Co... Columbus. Ohio. Co, Houston. Texas. Bom Rubber Co., Denver, Colo. en, Cont Southern Hawe. & Woodstock Co..1.td.. Tire & Supply Co., Jacksonville, Fa, Central Rubber & Supply Co., Indianapolis, Ind. cD. + Charteston B.C. Hf, R. Olmstead & Son. Syractise, N. ¥ ‘Limited, Toronto, Can. Startling News ROF. PAUL HAUPT, of Johns Hop- kins University, has recently come out. with the announcement that there is not going to be any judgment day. Pro- fessor Haupt says that the language of the book of Zachariah has been entirely misinterpreted and that the description of the final day of judgment simply re- ; i fers to a plan of municipal improvements “laa which was intended at that period. hep A If this is true, what a disappointment ! ag) How can life be worth living for some i day of judgment. Think of how Thomas / a, ne Ryan must feel about this, not to men- > tion Bob Chambers, Mrs, Elinor Glyn, Wm, Hearst, Andrew Carnegie, An- ; thony Comstock, et al. Wherever you go this Sum- mer, see to it that your Vogue goes along with you. Try One of Our ‘ If you go where society goes, Dry Varieties j | you will certainly need Vogue. y F/T}; A 4 If, on the other hand, it is } ids | PRK your plan to rest a while in some Mesa nce ae) j quiet spot, Vogue is exactly the Manhattan—Dry Y one connecting link that you will want most to maintain, At all dealers Summer Fashions Number—now on sale. This is one of Vogue's four annual Fashion “specials’—a complete authoritative review of the best features of the new Summer Mode. Here you will find the filmy diaphonous gowns of midsummer—the simple little waists and tub frocks for informal country wear—the correct hats, shoes, coats, gloves and accessories for every occasion during the Vacation season, Don’t plan your Summer wardrobe without it. European and Travel Number—ready June 9th. This Vogue with its fashion postcript from Paris presents everything a traveller needs to make life comfortable in train, steamer and hotel, including some of the newest conveniences in travelling clothes and luggage. Here, also, in this June 15th Vogue are suggestions as to the smartest shops of Europe and the way Americans may best utilize them, And some helpful advice on planning an original European itinerary. Don’t plan a trip abroad without it. Ask your newsdealer to save 0/4 these numbers for you. peer Widest Conrad inclusive fares, Best tour- [| ups. Uni wie ys fenders ‘Stall groupe, "Uniformed tateroreera at stations Twice a Month, 24 Numbers, Steamship Tickets By All Lines. THOS. COOK & SON, 245 Broadway, New York, or Boston Philadelphia Chicago Montres! Toronto San Francisco Los Angeles 443 Fourth Avenue, New York, Attractive Tourw by All Routes. escorted or independent 25 Cents a Copy. ‘$4.00 @ Year. Ww Condé Nast, Publisher, comicbooks.com