Life, 1914-03-26 · page 3 of 41
Life — March 26, 1914 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and commercial content** rather than political satire. It features: 1. **ELCO Motor Boats ad** (top left): Luxury boat advertisement with aspirational copy about cruising the seven seas. 2. **"Not the Ladies, Anyway"** (center): A brief editorial piece quoting Cardinal O'Connell criticizing modern social decay—declining dress standards, conversation, and decency. The Cardinal blames neither men (occupied with work/politics/baseball) nor women, but rather the broader cultural movement toward "regeneration" and feminism. 3. **Whitcomb Brass or Enamel Beds ad** (right): Furniture advertisement. 4. **Modern Dancing book advertisement** (bottom): Instructional dance manual by Vernon Castle. The Cardinal's commentary reflects conservative anxiety about 1920s social changes, particularly women's increasing public participation and changing social norms.
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EEE Not the Ladies, Anyway 'ARDINAL O'CONNELL, of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross of Boston, recently delivered a sermon against some of the tendencies of the present day. Among other things he said: The play, the magazine, the ball- room, all give evidence of an ever- increasing disregard of even the rudiments of common decency of dress, deportment, of conversation and of conduct. The Cardinal thinks the cause of this is due to a decay of Christian prin- | ciples. Yet among the barbarians of . 5 the North who swept down on Rome, Cruiser like that austerity was practiced, and virtue’ was I could saif the seven seas and en- a commonplace. It was only by con- dori the Fyacation Fol twhich 71 ‘have tact with Oriental luxury that they The new ELCO Cruiser contains in became decadent. miniature every “sea comfort ” of The Cardinal does not state, how- the yacht; private stateroom, saloon, ¥ ea sf . anda galley where “real dinners" ever, who is responsible for the condi- Spohr Berar EUnet Nese tion OP things he defines” Certainly ¢ whole boat. : : The ELCO Express will serve you on it cannot be the men, who are occupied the water as the sutomablie doce on with the job of making a living, with Betas aa fon can acu itt by the: preset | politics, and with baseball. Surely it beauty of its stream-line design; the ss z = - smooth and noiseless operation of its | cannot be the women, who, we are tix-cylinder engine, and the safety of credibly informed, are now engaged in its electric self-starter. 3 the grandest movement for the regen- ELCO Expresses : c < . eration of humanity ever before ELCO/ Conisers (a) ECO reece known—a movement in which feminism ‘Address &lco shall at last go hand in hand with the millennium adown the corridors of 175 Avenue A Bayonne, N. J. Time. P_minutes trom Liberty and. 23rd, Streets Ferries, C.R. R. of N. J. to West 8th Street “Leleplione--t Eayouns. RAWFORD (in fashionable restau- = rant): Don't order anything for r WANTED FOR 1 me. I'm not hungry. PLOTS Motion Pier PLAYS « CRABsHAW: But you will be by the Sey Se Snes eee time thé waiter brings it. vious necessary. Write now for free details, ASSOCLATED moTION PICTURE SCHOOLS, 6140 eeriten Beoe, Caten MODERN DANCING By Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle A Practical Book for Those Who Want to Learn How to Dance MORE THAN 70 ILLUSTRATIONS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS AND MOVING PICTURES Post 8vo, Cloth, $1.25 net HARPER. & BROTHERS 527 \ Bedsteads for d the summer home Whitcomb Brass or Enamel Beds Whether you want a simple camp cot, a strong graceful enamel bed for seashore cottage, or a more elaborate brass bedstead for town or country home, there is a Whitcomb pattern to meet your need. Cool, sanitary con- struction, each bed built for sturdy strength as-well as beauty. Equipped with bedding to give perfect rest. See the new designs at our nearest display room or write for Booklet No. 10 (Bedsteads) or No. 12 (Cribs). The Whitcomb Metallic Bedstead Co. DISPLAY ROOMS: NEW YORK, 34th and Madison Ave. PHILADELPHIA, 1710 Chestnut St. BOSTON, 78 and 80 Washington St. Factory, Shelton, Conn. “Iu mse from the White House te the Wayside Inn. Bound to be Seen Little Mr. Einstein, a traveling sales- man, on Thanksgiving Day found himself far away from home, and naturally very lonesome. He knew not a soul in the hotel at which he was staying, and he decided that he must attract some atten- tion at any cost. Presently a bell-hop came through the Mr. Murphy.“ Mr. Murphy!” he shouted. At this point Mr. Einstein jumped up and hollered: “Say, boy, vat initials?” —Everybody’s. “T aways believe in saving something for a rainy day.” “How much have you saved?” “Oh, I haven't saved anything, but I believe in it."—Chie@@FIGAXOOKS.COMN)