Life, 1914-05-07 · page 44 of 52
Life — May 7, 1914 — page 44: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes advertisements with editorial content typical of early 20th-century Life magazine. **The Advertisement Satire (top):** The Panama Canal vacation ad mocks current political figures. It references **Josephus Daniels** (Secretary of the Navy under Wilson) in a "grape-juice den"—a jab at his well-known temperance stance. The mention of **William Jennings Bryan** running the State Department "without the aid of John Bassett Moore" satirizes the State Department's actual dysfunction during this period, suggesting Bryan needed expert assistance but was incompetently managing affairs alone. **"Spring Showers" Image:** Shows a child with a dog in rain—appears to be a sentimental illustration, likely accompanying a poem or short story. **Rhymed Review:** A book review of "The Fortunate Youth" by William J. Locke, summarizing the plot in verse about a poor boy who becomes successful through charm and luck. **Bottom Advertisement:** Hunter Baltimore Rye whiskey ad emphasizing its 50-year reputation and quality—standard liquor advertising of the era. The page is primarily **advertising-driven**, with minimal satirical content beyond the Panama Canal mock-tour.
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Cork Tips in the Milo Yellow Label Box Advertisement T° tired Americans who wish to go on a vacation: Why not avail yourself of our offer to visit the Pan- ama Canal at your own expense? New features are: Daily—Josephus Daniels in the grape- juice den, two blocks north of the Gatun Lock. Mr, Daniels is attacked by every form of dissipation and comes out unscathed. Repeated every two hours, Daily—Mr. Bryan running the State Department without the aid of John Bassett Moore, assisted by three jug- glers, a boa constrictor, and a genuine South American Mama. Other features will be announced SPRING SHOWERS In capsule form. Handy for Desk or Home “NATURE'S FOOD” The first pressing of an Italian Olive Fruit, espe- cially selected and tested in our laboratory for its superior quality. Olive Oil Grape stimulate the appetite, enrich the blood and ward off di: 5 Their constant use gives a clear complexion and robust health. All first-class druggists sell them ‘or you can order direct from the laboratory. 24 for 25e—100 tor ‘Literature free upoe application Cy GRAPE CAPSULE. CO.. 106 Fulton St.. New York City ‘Makers of Iestnul-Grape Castor Olt Geauine “Edwards.” made fire-proot garag: ly set up any place. Direct-from- factory | prices 19.50 and vp Postal brings Mlustrated 64-pag catalog. The Edwards Mig. Co. 336-386 Eggleston Av. Rhymed Reviews The Fortunate Youth (By William J. Locke. John Lane Co.) “Frouss Paul was poor, his lucky star Had made him ardent, brave and handsome ; And that, you know, is better iar Than being worth a monarch’s ransom, His home was vile, his lot was gray, His breeks were held by one sus- pender, His mother thrashed him every day- And still he dreamed of future splendor. A lofty soul was his, and since A pretty lady-girl had hinted That Paul might be a Fairy Prince, He knew his blood was azure-tinted So up he got and off he ran Cocksure that Destiny must aid him. A literary peddler’s van To distant London Town conveyed him, He posed for artists; then forsook That job, and tried to write like Shelley ; A tenth-rate actor next, he took The noble name of “ Paul Savelli”. And when before a highborn dame He fainted, nearly fit to bury, She took him home—and he became Her statesman-husband’s secretary. Thus loved and petted, on he went, Still, winning hearts and gaining glory. THE LONG CONTINUED POPULARITY HUNTER BALTIMORE ® RvE @ & EXTENDING OVER 50 YEARS, IS OF ITSELF CONVINCING PROOF THAT THE PREFERENCE GIVEN TO IT BY THE PEOPLE IS FOUNDED UPON ITS SUPERIOR QUALITY, ABSOLUTE PURITY, AND UNIFORM EXCELLENCE ‘Sold at all first-class cafes and by jobbers. ‘WM. LANAHAN & SON, Baltimore, Md price meat mud Asa well Specially di Car, Fully comicbooks.com