Life, 1916-03-02 · page 37 of 44
Life — March 2, 1916 — page 37: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a **book review in verse** rather than a political cartoon. The review covers Sinclair Lewis's novel *The Trail of the Hawk*, summarizing the protagonist Carl Ericson's journey from a rebellious Midwestern farm boy to aviator to motor manufacturer, eventually settling into married life and emigrating to Argentina. The satirical tone is light: the reviewer gently mocks Carl's leisurely courtship (suggesting even "hasty men" would move faster) and the somewhat predictable romantic narrative. The verse form itself provides mild humor through rhyming couplets summarizing a contemporary bestseller. The page is primarily **advertising**: Evans' Ale, Capewell horseshoe nails, and notably an **Autographic Kodak** camera advertisement emphasizing convenience for amateur photographers. The small illustration at bottom shows preparedness—likely a WWI-era reference given the caption. No political figures or caricatures appear. This is a typical Life magazine hybrid of book criticism and commercial promotion.
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panes) ses Ee BU Sn6e8 8 Rhymed Reviews The Trail of the Hawk (By Sinclair Lewis. Harper & Bros.) ARL ERICSON was born and bred In Minnesota's prairie regions, A likely lad with silky head, The son of commonplace Nor- ‘wegians. He sought collegiate learning’s lair, This blue-eyed Viking’s free de- scendant, And got himself expelled from there For being too darned independent. He roved afar. He ran a car. Then, having served as actor, waiter And engineer, and tended bar, Became a famous aviator. They called him “ Hawk.” He made a hit. His distance-flights were record- breaking ; But when his friend was killed, he quit And settled down to motor-making. Now Carl the Hawk and wren-like Ruth (Whose blood had little need of blueing) Enjoyed, with all the zest of youth, A long and lively outdoor wooing. And while to hasty men like us Carl seems a somewhat laggard suitor, A juicy shop or steak done to a turn, a hot baked pota- to, some simple salad and a mug or ass of Evans’ Ale —fare fit for Kings or everyday mortals. Try It at chop houses, restaurant or at home. CH. Evans & Sons Estab. 1786 Hudson, N.Y. Protect Your Horses’ Hoofs! \ little precaution in having your shoer use Capewell nails will accom: ars’ experience proves that they crimp or split in driving—do not *s down a needless amount of hoof nor in any way injure the foot. tail in the world at a fair price—not cheapest regard- cf quality. tt will pay you to have the best. Write it on the flu— at the time. Date and title every negative at the time you make the exposure. Then, after you make the last exposure, write your name on the film as a sure means of identification when it goes to the finisher. It can be done almost instantly, and at no extra expense for film if you use an Autographic Kodak All the Folding Kodaks are now Autographic; Catalogue free at your dealer's or by mait. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rocuester, N. Y., The Kodak City, The course of love is better thus— It makes the story so much cuter. When wed, they quickly came to hate Their much too circumscribed arena, And so we leave our Hawk and mate In happy flight to Argentina. A pleasant novel, through and through ; I'm glad that Mr. Lewis penned it. I hope you'll buy a copy, too; In fact, I strongly recommend it. Arthur Guiterman, ONE WHO BELIEVES IN PREPAREDNESS comicbooks.com