Life, 1913-05-29 · page 38 of 44
Life — May 29, 1913 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisement for The Metropolitan Magazine's June issue**, not political satire. The illustration shows a polo player on horseback mid-swing—polo being a sport associated with wealthy American elites in this era. The ad promotes an exclusive article by **Harry Payne Whitney**, captain of the American polo team, discussing international polo competition between England and America at Meadow Brook. The language emphasizes dramatic stakes ("ninth inning rally and a horse race"), appealing to readers' interest in elite sporting competition. The content reflects early 20th-century American class attitudes: polo was an exclusive sport of the wealthy, and international matches carried nationalistic significance. The ad targets affluent, educated readers of *Life* magazine (priced at 15 cents when that was substantial). **No political satire is apparent here**—it's straightforward sports promotion emphasizing American competitiveness and upper-class leisure pursuits.
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SE RRIES FEST MAGAZIN al Fastest Game im the World” Harry Payne Whitney, captain of the American team tells, in an ex- clusive interview, how International Polo Games are won and lost. Illustrated in color by Dan Smith. One of the illustrations is a double large page spread, faithfully depicting an exciting play in the last International contest between England and America held at Meadow Brook. Read this “‘inside’’ story of a game described by an enthusiast as a combination thriller of a “ninth inning rally and a horse race.” In the June METROPOITI ALL NEWSSTANDS 15 CENTS Publication Offices, 432 Fourth Avenue, New York comicbooks.com