Life, 1916-06-08 · page 38 of 46
Life — June 8, 1916 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of book advertisements rather than political cartoons. The left side promotes summer reading, including Alice Brown's novel *The Prisoner* and works by H.G. Wells and Jack London—contemporary literary offerings. The right side advertises Batavia Security Tires. The only cartoon appears at bottom right, titled "A Sign of the Times." It depicts a figure labeled "PATIENCE" being beaten or tormented, likely referencing American social anxieties of the World War I era. The cartoon suggests patience is being tested by contemporary events—possibly the escalating European conflict or domestic political tensions, though the specific reference is unclear without additional context. The page's juxtaposition of refined literature with commercial advertising, combined with the darker cartoon commentary, reflects Life's role as a satirical publication addressing both cultural refinement and contemporary social concerns during a period of significant national uncertainty.
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The Best Summer Reading THE PRISONER ALICE BROWN’S NEW NOVEL Author of ‘‘My Love and I,’” ‘ Children of Earth,’” etc. “Alice Brown has forged ahead until now she stands with the best and greatest. She is very daring; she defies all prejudices, but she is simply delightful."—The Chicago Post. “There is no American novelist doing better work these days than is Alice Brown.”— Pittsburg Post. $1.50. Four Important New Novels THE RUDDER Mary S. Watts’ New Novel Aathor of "Nathan Barke,”” ete. “As bright a book as can be imagined; it is a page of real ican life."—N. Y. Sun. $1.50. THE BELFRY May Sinclair’s New Novel Aathor of “The Divine Fire,”* ete. “A fascinatingly interesting story «a perfect picture of real human beings ...a really successful nov- el."—Boston Transcript. $1.35. CAM CLARKE John H. Walsh’s New Novel “Mr. Walsh has something of Mark Twain's power to get the boy's point of view. Anyone who likes youth will like Cam Clarke."—Boston Daily Ad- verliser. $1.35. Two New Books WHAT IS COMING? H. G. Wells’ New Book Remembering Mr. Wells’ al- most uncanny success in some of his prophecies, this new vol- ume of highly interesting fore- casts is a work of large signif- cance, $1.50. American THE LITTLE LADY OF THE BIG HOUSE Jack London’s New Novel “A novel of large significance and un- estionable interest, executed with the ne finish, even with the fne flourish, of an indisputable master."—Book News Monthly. $1.5 on World Affairs THROUGH RUSSIAN CENTRAL ASIA Stephen Graham’s New Book Mr. Graham's story of his remarkable journey across Russia to the frontiers of China, full of many interesting ex- periences, revealing the many-sided Russian people. Illustrated, $2.50. FOUR NEW BOOKS ON OUR NATIONAL PROBLEMS “Little Books on Big Subjects” THE FORKS OF THE ROAD By Washington Gladden Without cant or sentimentalism this book shows the course true Americanism must take in the future. Fifty Cents. THE PENTECOST OF CALAMITY By Owen Wister “Not since Mercier, Archbishop of Malines, gave his now famous pastoral letter to the world, has more eloquence and truth been compressed into so small a space.” Fifty Cents. THE HERITAGE OF TYRE | By William Brown Meloney A challenge to the patriotism of America as stirring in its way as i “The Pentecost THEIR TRUE FAITH AND ALLEGIANCE By Gustavus Ohlinger A historical discussion of foreign propaganda in America with definite constructive suggestions as to remedy. A strong plea for the Anglo-Saxon Ideal. Fifty Cents. THE MACMILLAN COMPANY Publishers NEW YORK F there were any materials or processes that would make better tires than BATAVIA SECURITY TIRES you may be sure we would employ them. Ever since we have been making tires—and we can lay claim to whatever virtue there is in being original makers of the indented tread—our idea has been to develop quality. Dealers who value their reputa- tions as much as we do are selling Batavias. Ts your car tired— or are you? Try BATAVIAS THE BATAVIA RUBBER CO. Factory at BATAVIA - NEW YORK A SIGN OF THE TIMES comicbooks.com