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This page contains two distinct elements: **Left side - "Rabindranath Tagore" poem by Carleton Sprague:** A satirical verse mocking the Bengali poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, who was enormously popular in early 20th-century American literary circles. The satire suggests Tagore's appeal relies on exotic mystique—his "soulful profile," poetic atmosphere, and association with the Himalayas and Ganges—rather than substance. The joke culminates in asking whether his poetry would seem boring if he had a mundane American name like "Hezekiah Gore" instead. This reflects skepticism about whether Westerners genuinely appreciated his work or were merely seduced by orientalist romance. **Right side - Advertisements:** Full-page ads for Gargoyle Mobiloils (Vacuum Oil Company) promoting proper automobile lubrication during the critical "first 1000 miles" of new car ownership, with a detailed chart recommending specific oil grades for different car models. The page juxtaposes literary satire with commercial messaging—typical of Life's satirical-yet-advertising-heavy format.

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Rabindranath Tagore *NAIDST the woes of woman suf- frage, In the throes of wanton war, There's a certain soc hing something In Rabindranath Tagore. He has such a soulful profile, ‘And his hair curls so galore, ‘And the eyes are so. appealing Of Rabindranath Tagore. Then the words he manufactures, Some we may have heard before, But how deftly he emits them— Does Rabindranath Tagore. He selects a muddy pavement, ‘A small child, an open door, A banana or a lemon, Does Rabindranath Tagore. A plain cow or pig, a glow-worm And some humdrum daily chore, Then behold, a thrilling proselet By Rabindranath Tagore. Where the snow-capped Himalayas Through the sun-baked valleys pour The wide waters of the Ganges Dwells Rabindranath Tagore. And I sometimes sit and wonder If, in proud Chicago's roar He'd been raised and got his school- ing— Had Rabindranath Tagore— And his name had heen quite different, Would his poetry he a bore— If, for instance, he'd been christened Well—say, Hezekiah Gore? Carleton Sprague. piece of machinery. It “settles down” only after use. If well maintained it will run better the 2,000th mile than the first. Motor trouble and undue noises are too often caused by early neglect. The metal worn off by friction is gone forever. And your lubricating oil is your only protection against this friction wear. At all times, and especially during the important “settling down” period, when the moving parts have not fully adjusted themselves to each other, oil of the highest lubricating efficiency is of the utmost impor- tance. Each piston makes several thousand strokes per mile. The effect of the wrong oil will not be noticed dur- ing the first piston stroke, or the second. But when the piston strokes run up into the millions—and that does not take long—friction begins to get its due. You do not have to look for the wear then. You hear it Realizing the need of scientific help, careful motor- ists are turning for correct lubrication to the Vacuum Oil Company's Chart of Automobile Recommendations. The oil specified insures high lubricating efficiency through its correct body and superior quality and throughout the life of the car insures a low operating cost per mile. The continued efficiency of the motor is full evidence of the way in which the oil protects each moving part. The carbon deposit rarely trouble- some. And the “wear” of the oil itself is unusual. The Chart on the right represents our professional advice. If your car is not listed, send for a complete copy of this standard guide to correct lubrication. your automobile in one respect is like any other Mobiloils A grade far each type of motor The four . es of Gargoyle Mobiloils for gasoline «: lubrication, nove on, are: ed to remove free carbon, are Gargoyle Mobiloil Gargoyle Mobiloil “ E' Gargoyle Mobiloil “ Arctic” le Mobiloils our 4 ur 1 im the contain to our nearest offic VACUUM OIL COMPANY Rochester, N. Y., U. S. A. Specialists in the manufacture of high-grade lubricants for every class of machinery. inable everywhere in the world. NewYore Plu Minueapolis Ching Pienborgh mia 13 581