Life, 1919-04-17 · page 33 of 46
Life — April 17, 1919 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisement**, not a political cartoon. It's a post-WWI promotional piece from the Canadian Pacific Railway (Easter 1919, shortly after the war ended). The content appeals to American readers by framing Canada as a friendly neighbor worth visiting. The text emphasizes that war has strengthened U.S.-Canadian bonds through shared purpose and ideals, and suggests Americans should reciprocate Canadian hospitality by visiting. The accompanying photograph shows the scenic "Valley of the Ten Peaks, near Lake Louise"—a famous Rocky Mountain destination—to entice American tourists. A signed message from the Canadian Pacific Railway's president reinforces that despite wartime disruptions, the railway maintained U.S. operations and welcomes American visitors. The bottom section lists passenger offices across American cities, facilitating bookings. This reflects post-war efforts to rebuild tourism and strengthen international goodwill through commercial enterprise rather than political satire.
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ke Louise An Invitation to Canada Under the stress of War, the Allies have learned many things, chief of which is that they have a common purpose, common ideals and a common humanity. War has made them better acquainted. In the days of Peace this better acquaintance should continue, particularly between such near and good neighbors as Canada and the United States. It is for this reason that Canadians wish to emphasize that ifany Americans decide to visit Canada this sum- mer, they will be more welcome even than in the past. ‘They will find a country of unique grandeur and beauty if they come, for instance, to the Canadian Rocki the service of which has not been impaired by War, ‘They will travel in Canada over a railway, to hotels of which the Canadian Pacific is justly proud, They will moreover, find a standard of com- fort which the experienced traveller appreciates. But, most of all, Canadians desire Americans to know that they wish to get still better acquainted, ‘They like to visit your country and would like you to come and see theirs. In spite of the War the Canadian Pacific Railway has maintained its organization of offices and agencies in the United States and these are at your service for information and particulars. Atlin President CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Moxtrean. Easter, 1919 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Passenger Offices and Agencies in the United States: Cleveland, 0. Detroit, Mieb. 199 Griswol Los Angeles, Cal. 605 South Spring St. Minneapolis, Minn. 611 S. ‘South New York, N.Y. . 220 Healey Bldg. 2033 East Ninth St . 332 Washington St. + 11 So, Division St. 140 South Clark St. Cincinoati, 0, 430 Walout St. cor, 30th St, San Francisro, Cal. Seattle, Tecoma, Washington, D.C. 629 Chestnut 34) Sixth Ave. 55 Third St. 420 Locust St. Robert St. Portland, Ore. St. Louis, Mo. St. Paul, Mine. comicbooks.com