Life, 1913-11-20 · page 43 of 44
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This page combines advertisements with editorial commentary on peace and war. The left side lists newly published books and promotes "Club Cocktails"—a pre-made cocktail product marketed as superior to bartender-made drinks because it uses better ingredients, precise measuring, and aging. The dominant advertisement features the "Sunset Limited" train and Southern Pacific Steamships, promoting luxury travel from New York to New Orleans and points west (California, Texas). This reflects early 1900s leisure travel marketing. The editorial piece titled "Peace and War" argues that lasting peace remains elusive despite peace societies and international tribunals. Its critique is striking: it notes that war's victims—soldiers and innocents—cannot vote, so their moral authority against war is silenced. The author suggests that if the dead could return, their overwhelming "plea" for peace would dwarf the small group whose "lust for glory" drives warfare. This is antiwar advocacy questioning why humanity repeats conflicts when their human cost is catastrophic.
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Books Received Fifteen Years of a Dancer's Life, by Loic Fuller, (Small, Maynard & Co., Boston, Mass. $2.00.) The Young Trappers, by Hugh Pen- dexter. (Small, Maynard & Co., Boston, Mass. 65 cents.) Famous Modern Battles, by A. Hilliard Atteridge. (Small, Maynard & Co., Bos- ton, Mass. $1.75.) The Human Desire, by Violet Irwin. (Small, Maynard & Co., Boston, Mass. $1.35.) Divided. by Francis Bancroft. (Small, Maynard & Co., Boston, Mass. $1.35.) Barn Doors and Byways, by Walter Prichard Eaton. (Small, Maynard & Co., Boston, Mass. $2.50.) Ring for Nancy, by Ford Madox Heuffer. (Bobbs-Merrill Co., Indiana- polis, Ind. $1.25.) On Board the Good Ship Earth, by Herbert Quick. (Bobbs-Merrill Co., Indianapolis, Ind. $1.25.) The Ripple, by Miriam Alexander. (G. P. Putnam's Sons. $1.35.) Auction High Lights, by Florence Putnam's Sons, $1.25.) . Benson. (G by Robert Haven Schaufiier (Century Co. $5.00.) The Truth About Camilla, by Gertrude Hall. (Century Co. $1.50.) Daddy Do-Funny’s Wisdom Jingles by Ruth McEnery Stuart. (Century Co. $1.00.) The Trade of the World. by James Davenport Whelpley. (Century Co. $2.00.) The Keminiscences of Augustus Saint Gaudens. (Century Co. $7.00.) "THERE'S many a man who has built a rare reputation as a mixologist who lets us do his mixing for him and keeps his sideboard stocked with Club Cocktails. Made from better materials than a bar cocktail is apt to be. Mixed to measure;—not to guess work—as a bar cocktail always is. Softened by aging before bottling—as no bar cock- tail can be. ACAll Dealers Louisiana, Texas, Pacific Coast Enjoy the thrill of sunlight and sparkling southern seas in a five day trip on the luxuriously appointed Southern Pacific Steamships New York to New Orleans $40.00 one way; $70.00 round trip; one way by rail if you wish Including berth and meals on steamer. Going West? You will find the southern route the ideal way to Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona and California. You can purchase round trip tickets to all points—going via steamer, with choice of route returning. At New Orleans you board the “SUNSET LIMITED” Every Day—No Extra Fare All Solid Pullman Train Commencing November 16th New Orleans Los Angeles San Francisco Rock ballasted roadbed, oil burning locomotives, automatic elec- tric block signals. Through dining car. Write for information. L. H. NUTTING, General Passenger Agent Room 15, 366 Broadway at Franklin St., New York City LSS Broadway a2 27th St 39 Broadway, near Rector St. Peace and War HY is it that peace seems still so far off—in spite of the Hague Tribunal, in spite of Peace Societies, and in spite of the battles which are being fought every day in various parts of the world? Probably one of the reasons is that all those people who have been killed in war do not have a vote. Think of all of the countless soldiers and innocents who have had the experience and paid for it with their lives! If they could be brought back a: a great and overwhelming plea they would make in favor of peace! Think of how, before this vast host, the small minority fades, whose lust for glory leads them to the murder of so many of their fellow beings! PETER J. CAREY, PRINTER, NEW YORK