Life, 1916-09-14 · page 33 of 38
Life — September 14, 1916 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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The main cartoon, titled "Doubtful, and Yet—," satirizes the U.S. Navy Department's incompetence. It presents a list of "seven seas" as the Navy would supposedly catalog them, but replaces actual sea names with satirical compounds: "Incompeten-Sea," "Inefficien-Sea," "Inadequa-Sea," and others. The joke mocks the Navy's perceived organizational failures and poor management, suggesting its leadership embodies these negative qualities rather than competence. The accompanying illustration shows a stern officer gesturing dismissively at a subordinate, visually reinforcing the theme of naval mismanagement and poor discipline. Below this, a humorous mock letter titled "Suggestion for an Application for Enlistment in the U.S. Navy" presents an absurdly pacifist candidate applying to join the military—someone who abhors violence, avoids strong drink, and prefers crokinole to combat sports. The satire highlights the disconnect between what a soldier should be and what this applicant represents, likely critiquing either recruitment standards or broader questions about military readiness.
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ART 1S LONG, BUT CREDIT 18 SHORT Doubtful, and Yet— T is much to be doubted that in the Navy Department at Washington the seven seas arc listed as follows: Incompcten. Inefficien-s Idiosyncra-Sea. Inadequa-Sea. Delinquen-Sea. Impermanen-Sea. Hypocri-Sea. HINK of in 37 44 10 miles on one gal- lon of gasoline! The most astonishing official Ford economy record ever made. ccelerated to 43 miles per hour with perfect smoothness—a record that proves absolutely that here at int 1s a Carburetor which actually will reduce gaso- line expense for Ford owners. rexsembert’ FORDS Carburetor for official test, observed by the A. A. A.. a New berg-equipped Model T 1915 Ford with three ons and. weighing 2.170 Ibs., traveled. exactly 4-10 miles on one gallon of gasoline. Besides it is. constructed so that it will eliminate starting difficulties. Starts the motor with a few turns of the crank, even in coldest weather. Only $18 complete with all attachments Seed $18 cow —try cae on our Money-Back Guarantee STROMBERG MOTOR DEVICES Co. Dept. B, 64 E. 25th St, Chicago NewS TROMBERG | Does iit! \ nd ) CARE & *strownenc MOTOR DEVICES ¢ . Dept. B, 64 E. 28th St. ‘Chicago. ne send me tree literature and details of your Money-Back HE HOLLENDEN is a modern hotel of 800 rooms, European plan, central location, every accomodation. Sixty per cent of the building is new. Two hundred rooms in the latest addition will be used for the first time this week. The Hollenden faces the famous group plan of public buildings; is located at the heart of Cleveland onthe widest street; is most easily accessible from all rail and lake terminals; has the largest Banquet Hall and Ball Room between New York and Chicago, and is nationally known for the excellence of its rooms, restaurants and service. The controlling idea at the Hollenden is that guests want comfortable rooms and some- thing really good to eat, with courteous, efficient, but unob- trusive service at every point. Rates, with bath, $2.00 and up. James H. Thompson, Manager. Saeciee for an Application for nlistment in the U. S. Navy HEREBY make application for enlist- je navy of nile and peace-loving dis- position, having been always sickened by the sight of bloodshed or any form of violence, and holding firearms in abhor- rence. Am strictly temperate; indulge in no strong drink of any kind. Unfortunately, Cleveland the flavor of grape juice is distasteful to me, but I feel sure that in time this could be over I never in games of chance nor any row sports such as billiards or coli. I admit to a fondness for croki nole, but as that was learned in the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. Tam sure that it would not be considered detrimental. I write a neat hand and have had con- siderable experience in the culture of flowers, (Signed) Prrcivat. Fetirewate. comicbooks.com