Life, 1916-02-24 · page 41 of 48
Life — February 24, 1916 — page 41: what you’re looking at
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This page combines patriotic poetry with period advertising and light political satire. **Main Content:** Arthur Guiterman's poem "E Pluribus Unum" celebrates American unity and national pride, invoking founding ideals of shared purpose across diverse origins—relevant given the page's publication date appears pre-WWI era based on patriotic tone. **Political Satire ("Americanisms"):** Three brief satirical quotes mock political corruption: - "Millions for post-offices, but not one cent for patriotism" attacks patronage systems - "We have met the enemy and the offices are ours" parodies patriotic rhetoric while criticizing spoils politics - References to "government of the pensioners" critique veteran pension abuse These appear to satirize turn-of-century political machine corruption and self-serving patriotism. **Advertisements:** The page features period products (Old Overholt Rye whiskey, Continental Motors, Moorepush-Pins) typical of Life's commercial content. The juxtaposition of genuine patriotic sentiment with cynical political commentary reflects Life's satirical mission.
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E Plunbus Unum \WIDELy called our fathers came; Many the realms from which they drew The force to strive, in blood and flame, To build in vain, yet build anew. These, that would not own Despair, Forged a Nation proud and free. One cause was theirs, one will, one prayer; This made them one, and one are we. We are one as they were one; That which bound them still endures. In peace or war, in storm or sun, Dear Land of Hope, our all is yours :— Strength of heart and arm and brain, All to make you nobler still,— Oh, lovely land of rolling plain, Enchanted forest, heavenward hill, Silver river, golden sands, * Billowy field and mountain wall,— Our land that loves all other lands, The land that shall be loved by all! Arthur Guiterman, BECAUSE it blends just right with charged and other waters. Old Overholt Rye “Same for 100 yea" doubly enhances the pleasure ofa high ball. Aged in the wood and bottled in bond, lends a charming, piquant (J taste that lingers. forty an “Old Overholt Highball.** A. OVERHOLT. & CO. Pittsburgh, Pa, Americanisms ILLIONS for post-offices, but not one cent for patriotism.” “We have met the enemy and the offices are ours.” “This is a government of the pen- sioners, by the pensioners, for the pen- sioners. LITTLE preparedness is a dan- gerous thing. IN every business, but per- haps most of all in the automobile industry, good- will is a priceless asset. To the manufacturer of pleas- ure cars or trucks, his good name, his repu- tation, measures the sales possibilities of his product, and hence the degree of his success. 4 Continental Motors No car can have a reputation greater than that of its motor. As the performance of the motor, so the verdict of the motoring public. It is then only natural that many of the largest manufacturers of pleasure cars and motor trucks today use one or more models of the Continental Motor. Their good-will is worth millions. It is too valuable to be jeopardized, So to their own good-will these manufac- turers add that of the Continental Motor. Beside that priceless jewel, their own good name, they set another jewel. Continental Motor Mfg. Company Factories: Detroit, Muskegon Largest exclusive mctor manufacturers in the world to drive ordinary ni — into your newly. walls. Have you ever ted MOOREPUSH-PINS and other Moore Push devices for h: ,, your pictures? They will ‘The sharp steel points scarce-