Life, 1917-11-29 · page 38 of 40
Life — November 29, 1917 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and magazine promotion**, not political satire. The left column advertises Fownes brand gloves, emphasizing their durability and washability—practical wartime concerns. The bulk of the page promotes *The Century* magazine for 1918. The key context: America was actively involved in World War I (1917-1918). The Century's advertisement emphasizes its comprehensive war coverage while asserting "**The World Is Not All War**"—promising readers that despite the conflict consuming global attention, the magazine still publishes fiction, poetry, art, and cultural content. This reflects how WWI dominated public discourse, making it noteworthy that a magazine would reassure readers it offered non-war material. The advertisement names several war correspondents and international writers (Edward Alsworth Ross, Eric Fisher Wood, Arthur Bullard), indicating the magazine's serious journalism credentials during this pivotal year. The subscription pitch stresses mental stimulation and knowledge—positioning the magazine as essential home reading during wartime uncertainty.
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Cape Gloves are more than smart —they’re durable. Unlike Suedes, sole are dressed right-side -out and retain the vigor of the original skin. Fownes Capes are also washable, —kept fresh and sanitary with ordinary soap and water. Style, comfort and war-time economy lead inevitably to Fownes—and to the that if it’s a OWNE that’s all you need to know about a GLOVE THE CENTURY | Stands asa Watch Tower Amid the Procession of Great Events French Babies (Continued from page 882) THE CENTURY has viewed the comings and goings of presidents and kings, Pierre Warin. M._Joyce. of premiers and parties, and each month has given to its readers a sane and clear Paulos Weusier several, ceatriby: interpretation of events. It never loses its viewpoint or perspective, because it is iin. Several contributors not the reflection of a single personality, but the work of many of the broadest Rogie: Millassoney Mrsad dirs and best-informed minds in the world.” From the very beginning of the present KOS cL Ig AliMlasson,.- Mr.caad Mes. A. war, THE CENTURY’S articles on international politics, its reviews of different Georges Miquel. Miss Sara G. Ver- phases of the struggle, its stories and sidelights on the human and intimate side, Raymond Miquel. Mrs. Geo. M. have given to its readers a most complete and understandable review of the period. Henry Mittler. d iuawreravees | THE CENTURY FOR 1918 Emmanuel Morellee. A Maryland Andrée Moret. “M. J. B.'” and During the coming year THE CENTURY ’S interpretation of world events will Yves Morice. W. rren, 34. be even more complete. In Russia, it will have four celebrated writers, including Wood. us is ‘ page pA Wo Prof. Edward Alsworth Ross, whose previous articles in THE CENTURY have By Bliaabeth been notable for clearness and insight. In France, it will have Major Eric Fisher ni J feanne Ox “iegna Case. Wood, U. S. A., Lieutenant Harry A. Franck, U.S. A., Herbert Adams Gibbons reel Onfroy. Harry Cameron. Sere a s 4 iy6ar Jeanne Page. Miss Ada Carman, and others. Arthur Bullard, Fortier Jones, W. K. Ratcliffe and Arthur Gleason ae yeas he Fen eRe are among: the writers who will contribute fresh and timely observations. Dr. Cross of the Philippine Islands. David Jayne Hill will continue his sane and scholarly surveys of the wider cur- Antoi Peltin Nelson K. ; H 4 Snes eee eee c\eeea- rents of international affairs. Alain Pennec. Chas. W Jean Irvoas. ‘The Cristobal Reading Heed Janenas, Mi. W. &. Chr THE WORLD IS NOT ALL WAR Paul Jantet. Severa ontril a War can never completely engage the thought of all. War cannot completely drown the Jean Joly. Helen Chase Streeter creative spirit in art and literature. en in the trenches, artists are drawing, Poets are sing- ¢ Kerneau. Several contribu: | and writers are creating new tales. THE CENTURY is a complete magazine. THE Jeanne Krotchine. The Ladies of CENTURY continues to give the finest in modern fiction, both of novels and short stories. s . Maine. IS a a ‘a unset Mane es William Walker THE CENTURY never fails to have inspiring pictures and verse of real merit. — Have THE CENTURY Regularly in Your Home P TICHUS II was not only the THE CENTURY will enrich your home. It will stimulate mental activity, broaden coaver- greatest, but the wittiest of the sation and contribute knowledge. May we urge that you fill in and mail the coupon at once? Ptolemies of the Third Dynasty. When ope the gitieh {Wiathers. prabetly grepared Subscribing Saves a Lot of Trouble. Try It a Year. remains were being placed in the royal pyramid, he exclaimed, “There yoes | T ENTURY CO., 353 Fourth Avenue, New York City. my Mummy,” This atrocious pun | entlemen: Please find enclosed $4, for which send THE CENTURY for one year, beginning with the caused the court to laugh, but it must be remembered that it was perpe- trated before he became a regular sub- WE siceacixvs scriber to Lire and its refining in- Kaives fluences. Leroi + number, to PETER J. CAREY, PRINTER comicbooksfemnm)