Life, 1917-01-11 · page 35 of 38
Life — January 11, 1917 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes editorial commentary with advertising, reflecting American attitudes during World War I. **"No Difference"** opens with political satire: it equates Germany's calls for "freedom of national development" with predatory animals seeking freedom to prey—a sharp condemnation of German expansionism. The accompanying Scheherazade anecdote (the storyteller from *Arabian Nights*) is a meta-joke: even Life magazine itself becomes the "story" keeping readers engaged, implying the publication's cultural importance. **"Belgium's Part"** is earnest wartime propaganda, not satire. It romanticizes Belgium's suffering and resistance, portraying the nation's "tears" and moral witness as spiritually equivalent to military strength. Written by Earl Simonson, it frames Belgium as a sympathetic victim whose cry "has smitten the heart of the world"—appealing to American sentiment ahead of U.S. entry into the war (1917). The advertisements (Buda Motors, Crème Yvette) are standard commercial content, offering escapist luxury during wartime.
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. And ds that as yet.” inal. re -slady) : r about ) Sun. ING FOR A No Difference HO can distinguish between the cur- rent German cry for “freedom of national development” and the cry of the wolf for freedom to eat the sheep, of the fox for freedom to steal the chick- ens? T was the 1oo2nd night. Scheherazade was at her wits’ end. She had told the last story she knew. But she had been prudent enough to order that week’s Lire in advance from her newsdealer, and, handing it to the Sultan, she knews she had another day’s respite. For the luncheon or afternoon bridge you're planning, serve a Viola Parfait, a Woodland Sun- dae, a Favorita Sherbet. Or, you can choose from many other de- licious dishes made with Creme Yvette. You'll enjoy their distinctive violet tint and taste. Leam why Creme Yvette has long been famous in well-known hotels and restaurants throughout the country. It is easy to serve these unique desserts, and they'te entirely different from any other kind. ‘What more can the busy hostess ask? Créme Yvette (pronounced E-VET) is sold at 80c, and $1.50 per bottle, at fancy grocers and wine dealers. Book of signed recipes by well-kn New York chels seat fe.” Write fori now. SHEFFIELD COMPANY 7th Ave. at 14th St. New York City CREME YVETTE (Crrosamend E “for Smart Desserts” IT PERFORMS — that’s what counts. Be it in a pleasure car, a truck or a tractor, the Buda Motor pours forth power, runs sweet, takes what comes to it, the hard or the easy, without complaint, and — keeps on doing it year after year. The BUDA MOTOR The high tribute you pay to your Buda is to be aware of its existence only through its instant, willing, smooth response to every com- mand, every emergency. The repair man seldom sees it, and considers it “hopelessly” well built. And it is, for the Buda Company has been known for high standards for 36 long years. Address Harvey (a suburb of Chicago) ‘Winois, S35, SE EO ZV TNETISS Belgium's: Part ATIONS, like persons, are loved for their weaknesses as well as for their strength. This is the beauty of Belgium, that where England gave her might and France her fire, little Belgium could give only her tears. And who shall say that in the final reckoning these shall not count along with the sturdier things of life? The Battle of Belgium was not fought at Liege, nor at Mons, nor yet at Antwerp. The Battle of Belgium is going on to-day, will go on so long as the Beast still stalks abroad, and the knights still ride in the hearts of men. For the cry of little Belgium has smitten the heart of the world as the ery of a frightened child or an anguished woman smites upon the heart of a man. The dust has cried out to the God it worshipped, and that God has proved he has not been worshipped in vain, Earl Simonson. & comicbooks.com”