Life, 1915-12-16 · page 41 of 44
Life — December 16, 1915 — page 41: what you’re looking at
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This page primarily contains **advertisements and light social commentary** rather than political satire. The poem "They" by Charles Campbell Jones is a gentle satirical jab at vague political rhetoric—mocking those who speak in abstractions about reform and justice without clarity, repeatedly invoking "they" without defining who or what "they" actually are. It's social commentary on political evasiveness rather than targeting specific figures or events. The "Going Fast to Pot" section critiques *The Masses* magazine (a radical publication) for shifting focus toward sexual content and scandals. The reference to Annapolis hazing dismissals and a sarcastic comment about "training our future assassins" suggests contemporary debates about military discipline and the magazine's radical editorial stance. The rest is commercial: advertisements for Old Overholt Rye whiskey, Havone cigarette cases (luxury gift items), Bermuda tourism, and a garage kit. **For modern readers:** This reflects 1920s-era concerns about radical publications and political vagueness, presented without urgency—typical of *Life's* mild satirical tone.
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They “THEY” want to bind with thorns the brow Of justice once again; And ancient wrong “they” battle now That spoils the souls of men; The state, ‘tis said, “they” mean to steer An unknown sea to try; And “they” profess “they” fear The wreck “they” prophesy. do not With valiant heat “they” cry the need Of great reform and bold; “They” preach the merits of a creed “They” proved and served of old; “They” stand for that, “they” stand for this, “They” seek, “they” would not find; “They” see to it “they” do not miss One chance to speak their mind. In crucial times “they” lead the van, “They” tread the common round; Choleric still the news “they” scan, “They” make a chuckling sound; “They” swear by yea, “they” swear by nay, ht “they” will enforce; “They” won't admi » + + Now, who are “they”? Why, “they” are “they,” of course! —Charles Campbell Jones. My old Schootmate Joe ts up from Virginia. What ff an evening we had talking of old ff times over a bottle of our favorite [Old Overholt Rye Its rare flavor, distinctive boquet and uniform purity and quality, have made Old Overholt the favorite beverage when men gather § for reminiscences. Aged in \\ charred oak barrels, bot- , \\_ tled in bond, HE man on the Avenue—partic- ular in everything—has enthus- iastically welcomed the Havone Cigarette Case. The mussiness of the ordinary case —with its fingered contents—cig- arettes crushed, bent and broken— never appealed to his sense of fitness. The Havone keeps his cigarettes clean and straight —each in a separate com- ag HAVONE CORPORATION 21-23 Maiden Lane Going Fast to Pot T is interesting to notice what the law allows; as, for example, this in the Masses: A number of middies have been dismissed from Annapolis for partic- ipation in hazing. And quite proper- ly, too, We must have no brutality in the training of our future assas- sins, The Fatherland would hardly go so far. The curious progress of the Masses to the Old Boy is most noticeable just now in its attention to the concerns of sex. In that it follows, no doubt, the usual course and exhibits the phe- nomena that familiarly attend a loss of balance. Not unlikely, however, it is satisfied that it cannot make a living and hopes and practices to be suppressed. An undiluted gospel of hate is not even good business. Lubricity can’t save it. It tastes too bad. The Forget-me-not of Gifts HAaVoNe partment—and adds immeasurably to the grace of “passing the smokes.”* You know a man who needs a Havone. Give him one for Christmas. Havone Cigarette Cases are made in Sterling Silver-plate, in Solid Sterling, 10K Gold and 14K-Gold—Prices, $3.50 up. If your dealer hasn’t stocked up on the HAVONE, send us $3.50 and we will mail you one direct—either plain finished, or with monogram spot, or one of the all- over patterns, At any rate, send us ths name on a post-card for one of our andsome catalogues. NEW YORK A GENTLEMANLY LADY-RUG THE IDEAL WINTER RESORT ténerating | BERMUDA PRINCESS HOTEL | Open December to, Mai | 1. Mod * 4 Quebec S. S. Co., 32 Broadway Ye HOWE & TWOROGER, Mgrs. comicbooks.com Fassage by Bermuda.