Life, 1915-05-13 · page 46 of 52
Life — May 13, 1915 — page 46: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content**, not political satire. The left column promotes **Frederick Palmer**, described as the greatest living war correspondent, endorsing *Collier's* magazine as the source for accurate WWI reporting. Palmer had covered previous conflicts (Spanish-American War, Russo-Japanese War, Balkan Wars) and was respected by military officers. The right side contains two advertisements: one for **Hardman "Sure-Grip" Tires** (emphasizing durability and traction) and below it, a **cartoon illustration** labeled "Victim of Minister's Son," depicting a rural scene with the caption: "A feller don't stand no chance wid him prayin' fer strength before he starts fightin'." This appears to be a humorous social commentary on rural/working-class life—the joke being that facing someone praying for divine strength before a fight is an unfair advantage. The page mixes serious war journalism promotion with light entertainment and consumer goods advertising typical of early 20th-century magazines.
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Frederick Palmer is at the head of his profession. He is the greatest living war correspon- dent. Because of his experience and knowledge he has the confidence and respect of the highest military officers. His re- portscontainmore information than any others coming from Europe. He repre- sented Collier’s in the Spanish-American, Russo-Jap and Balkan Wars. Persons who want fullness and ac- curacy of information about the present war will do well to follow Palmer in Colliers THE NATIONAL WEEKLY 416 Wat 13th Street, New York City p New York Office, 1904 Broadway £2" Agencies in Boston, Philadelphia, Balti- more, St. Louis, San Francisco, Proo- Grip’’ Tires have been sold through the personalendorse: ment of motorists who have used them, » i HARDMAN. “Sure Grip’ Tires™ have extra heavy tracy ition tread which insures)® Guaranteed for. 5,00 014 © miles. 4 It will pay you to investigate ~ idence, Newark, Paterson, Buffalo, Houston and other cities. Victim of Minister's Son: CHANCE WID HIM PRAYIN'’ FER STRENGTH BEFORE HE STARTS FIGHTIN’ Cag A FELLER DON'T STAND NO WI he n you wa a real drink ask for a } sour six dollar full quart H Rosska comicbooks.com