Life, 1917-03-29 · page 3 of 42
Life — March 29, 1917 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and technical content** rather than political satire. The main cartoon (left) depicts a giraffe being measured by multiple figures, with a hostess saying she wishes the giraffe would leave because "every time I talk to her I get a chick in my neck." This appears to be **social humor** about an awkward houseguest—the giraffe's height makes conversation literally uncomfortable. Below is an essay on **"Patriotism,"** defining it not as blind nationalism but as love of country's ideals and willingness to sacrifice for it. The page's bulk consists of **Gargoyle Mobiloils advertisement** (automobile lubricant) with a detailed compatibility chart, and a joke about a chauffeur's reliability. The humor is genteel and domestic rather than pointed political commentary.
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1 WISH YOU'D GO AND TALK RAFFE, SHE'S ALL ALONE. K ME RUDE, BUT I'D RATHER NOT. EVERY TIME 1 TALK TO MER I GET A CRICK IN MY NECK.” Patriotism ATRIOTISM, in time of war, is the shortest distance between two countries. In time of peace it is what we are not, plus what we think we are. Patriotism is not the love of country so much as the love of an idea. A country by another name would be loved as much if we had but been born in it, Patriotism is therefore an acci- dent of birth. But in reality, Patriotism is more than this. A patriot who every day might lie and cheat his neighbors will cheerfully give up his life for his country. Patriotism therefore is greater than life or home or village or city. It is greater than boundaries. It steps out of the flesh and walks hand in hand with the infinite, The sublime folly of all ages, it is the one force in spite of creeds and strifes, can always be reckoned supreme. “TS your chauffeur a good one?” “T really don’t know. Since he has been with me he has been in jail most of the time.” Tothe eye the bear- ing surface is smooth scope reveals mala ZA WORN BEARINGS What do they mean? HE repair man says: “That knock? Worn bearings.” Tightening will tem- porarily remedy the trouble. Refitting or re- newing is the only permanent remedy. But it is more important to know what will help pre- vent this expensive operation. To the eye, the surface of a bearing is smooth. But under the microscope it has a very different appearance. You see a succession of little hills and valleys. Now, imagine the engine in motion. What happens? Surfaces are in motion. Unless protected by a correct film of lubricating oil, the microscopic hills of metal meet and rub. The engine-power over- comes this resistance, but tiny particles of metal grind off. By degrees the snug fit becomes a loose fit. Noise follows. To correct this condition now, the bearings must be refitted or renewed. But the micro- The only protection against undue wear of bear- ings is the thin film of oil. This thin film of oil must be highly elastic. It must fill-in the valleys. It must cushion the peaks and withstand pressure. It must stand up under the heat of service. These requirements call for oil of the very highest quality and of the correct body and character. Gargoyle Mobiloils meet these requirements with scientific exactness. Used_as specified in the Chart of Recommendations, they effectively cushion the bearing surfaces, and meet the most severe demands of service - GARGOM [=a Mobiloils A grade for cach type of motor In buying Gargoyle Mobiloils from your dealer, chase in original pack: Look for the tainer. If the dealer has not the grade; write our nearest branch, giving dealer VACUUM OIL COMPANY Rochester, N. Y., U. S. A. Specialists in the manufacture of high-grade lubricants for every class of machinery. Obtainable everywhere in the world. Domestic Branches: Chicago Minneapolis elo Pittsbureh Indianapolis Des Moines Correct Automobile Lubrication Explanotion:—The toor grades ot Gargusle Mohloite, meine lebeicatica, puribed to remove tree ear: Gargoyle Mobi Gargoyle Mo! Gargoyle Mobil Gargoyle Mobiloil “Arctic” it below, the letter opposite the a pee Se: oF Fel w a Fok. § >F>>k> Hirsi oe SRF ¥e> SEE povwerim Foorerivrivind >> Frerirre > D> De rMPTiDyri> Don: D>>e>rrrdnaiir>> F dod di sinatod orkoriork >>) [seman = oh roe ‘>> SEC IDiC RE ¥ 3 ini pert >e > > a> € ee Cs 78 ee oe ee f>>noittae fF SBipit >iokon fiv>>iiarnnr: >> 2 > Sonal: fomiverk >see 5 Fond S¥edRoRT PFE Har Dead pavkonosisee. = >} Gop > genet te 3 Ei 3 3F 337 f> >t =i SRRE TRF cee S Emits ¥ Fs¥e ¥ FEF o> FE SELitieiti > peon>ik >>k>. >> >>>>> Do>>rmehin>> f >>> > Fa> ES > >ion f >>>k >> FREE i 2S >> > a ¢ >fk> Sige Cai FF Fete > z ini & E> ESET > oF viontisesei> ote = 5 ik> ee ¥ we SF FF >> Fe FF oF F test win >>>tarit § f>k>> of bf > qESTI > re ita HH FR>eEE>> f>> f>58 f.> mnik piotoototea >> Cititi Sitissi ra i = 33.337 F >>in pp>oodinmad vaosrririns >> e> SEE. E35: ¥ Sttits Siti itis a>, >f> {aR FEF comicbooks.com