Life — May 21, 1914 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page 908 of Life Magazine: Content Analysis This page contains **advertisements and poetry rather than political cartoons**. **Left side:** A Bowser gasoline storage system ad emphasizing fuel efficiency and reliability for cars and factories during what appears to be the WWI era (references to "fuel" conservation and industrial use). **Center:** "Our Mr. Wrenn," a rhymed poem by Sinclair Lewis about a clerk who escapes his mundane job to travel abroad. The narrative describes his transformation from a timid office worker to a man who experiences adventure, romance with an artist named Istra Nash, and personal fulfillment—ultimately settling into contentment. **Right side:** Cook's champagne advertisement featuring decorative grape imagery and pricing information. The page reflects early 20th-century concerns: industrial efficiency, escapism from routine work, and consumer products.