Life, 1914-05-21 · page 49 of 52
Life — May 21, 1914 — page 49: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct satirical pieces: **"What D'y' Call 'Em?"** — A poem by Carolyn Wells mocking the pronunciation uncertainty surrounding Rabindranath Tagore, the Indian poet and Nobel laureate (likely visiting or recently prominent in Western circles). The satire shows various people confidently asserting different pronunciations—a friend from Lahore, a reference to artist Gustave Doré, a German speaker, a professorial authority—each "certain" they're correct. Wells' punchline admits the correct pronunciation is "Tagore," mocking how people confidently mispronounce foreign names without admitting ignorance. **Pennsylvania Oilproof Vacuum Cup Tires Advertisement** — A full-page tire ad emphasizing three benefits: skid-resistance on wet/oily pavements, immunity to oil damage, and 4,500+ miles of service. This reflects early 20th-century automotive concerns about road conditions and tire durability. The remaining content includes fashion advice and literary notes about recently published books, typical of *Life* magazine's miscellaneous content.
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What Diy’ Call ‘Em ? FRIEND residing in Lahore Insists it is pronounced Tagore. Conquer. Skiddy from Oil Pavements Damage Another thinks of Gustave Doré And says he knows it is Tagore. Another, with a knowing way, Declares it must he Tagore. While yet another think it swagger To call the noble poet Tagore. A German looks up from his lager And says, “Ach, ja, he iss Herr Hes of ths ‘a ‘ad is oh Tagore. Jy, $2 Professor Wise, gray as a badger, Sg aa Authoritatively says Tagore. — pers” $6 * . bs And some there be in this human W YORK menagerie, a aint Who will persist in calling it Tagore. some Ah, me, how foolish all this waggery, Of course it is correctly Tagore. Carolyn Wells. a a ec N page 59 of your wife’s e, O copy of the May 15th ‘Ss Vogue you will find an ete ee . for men, le Although this sets out to tell what d the bridegroom should weer at ‘ his wedding, i really describes ‘i WHAT ANY MAN SHOULD UARANTEED not.to skid on wet or greasy pavements, F WEAR AT ANY FORMAL } else returnable at full purchase price after a reasonable trial. DAYLIGHT OCCASION. 2 UARANTEED to be immune to the rubber destroying s iMlsatencd wali pherographic of effects of oil in any form. iat : - the latest New York and London UARANTEED to give a minimum of 4,500 miles actual n siyles so as Oar or boner: service—their average service being greatly in excess of e cristo anowes handeode OF Gees: “this figure. Give yourself the benefit of V. C. Safety and Service. : eee, wrheeh ee hare Ernie Pennsylvania Rubber Co., Jeannette, Pa. d to Vogue during the last three New York Boston Los Angeles” Minneapolis "Seale months. Chica; Pitsburg Detroit maha Dallas i } Eleveland San Francisco St. Paul Kansas City, Mo. Atlanta ‘ | The May 15th Vogue is the anoual Bride's Nume ‘An Independent Company with an independent sclling policy ‘, ber. Don't have a wedding of your own—doo't even e ge to any one ce’s wedding without reading it from =< ee = —=— y cover to cover. : Literary Notes KETT PLUNKETT-PLUNKETT of the Bamboozler 3 is writing a book on “The Stellar Unconsciousness As Applied to Auric Vibrations.” The professor's book, on which he spent nearly half of his summer vacation, will contain just enough well grounded facts not to make it too unpopular. 443 Fourth Avenue New York City Conds Nast, Pobllsher ‘ ly Oo G-. U =:E | e e Miss Daisy Swandown's grip-compelling and epoch-manufacturing hook, “ Psychic t Pajamas,” has just passed its millionth mark and the occasion and Miss Swandown's - seventeenth birthday will be celebrated by a dinner to Miss Swandown, given by the ' advertising manager of her publishers. As a special concession, it is said that one of ‘ her publishers may also be asked to be there. n ROUND THE WORLD | Dr. Gerald Chinwater's book on “China, Inside and Out," has achieved such an e rab ar immense popularity, it is rumored that Dr. Chinwater may break his life-long rule r Be Lace tur wt an eon es ete no exyrtece of never leaving home, to visit China in the near future. Fee (September tour) Palestine, Sum, Philippines: (Octoler tour) 4 ra of Alsah,"* Java: (December tour) North China. Korea. Fastwa 4 tours. ‘Send for program. Praak C. Clark, Thee fiidg. New Te comicbooks.com