Life — March 12, 1914 — page 38: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements and a poem**, not political satire. The left side advertises **Hamburg-American cruise lines** offering trips to the West Indies and Panama Canal (11 days, $145), Mediterranean service, and a 1915 world cruise starting from New York. The center contains a **rhymed poem titled "Home"** (by The Century Co.) telling a romantic narrative: Alan Wayne, a poor but ambitious civil engineer, wins Alix Deering's heart. However, her friend Gerry thinks they've eloped. Alan sails away on business; Alix faithfully waits. They reunite and marry, with Margareta (Alix's friend who had drowned) conveniently resurrecting to marry Clem. It's sentimental Victorian verse about love and faithfulness—typical period magazine content. The right side shows **product advertisements** for Cook's champagne and Grove Park Inn resort in Asheville, North Carolina.