Life, 1919-07-17 · page 9 of 40
Life — July 17, 1919 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct sections: 1. **"Sea Magic"** — A romantic poem by Arthur Guiterman about ocean enchantment, illustrated with an ornate engraving of figures in a gondola. 2. **"Heroes at Home"** — A prose section recognizing soldiers and war workers who received Congressional medals, naming specific individuals (Martin Goldbug, John Busyman, Harold Brightleigh, Joshua Sauface, Daniel Webster Jones) and describing their contributions during and after WWI. 3. **"Suitors"** — A humorous list poem mocking different types of men (candy-eaters, automobile owners, theater-goers, etc.), appearing to satirize social types and romantic pretensions. 4. **"Gruff Voice"** — A cartoon with accompanying caption about someone beating daybreak to avoid being seen, likely a domestic or romantic comedy scenario. The page blends patriotic recognition with social satire typical of Life magazine's era.
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FF the coast of the Isle of Peril, In the depths of the heaving tides, All aglow through its walls of beryl Is the house where the Sea King bides. There he laughs when the Norther rages, There he dreams while the surges drone; And the spoils of the fleets of ages Are the tithes of his sapphire throne. Heroes at Home N recognition of valorous deeds performed both during and after the late war, Congress has awarded the medal of honor to the following: Martin Goldbug, purchased a fifty-dollar bond in Oc- tober, 1918. Recently he bought up ten thousand dollars’ worth of Liberty fours at 093.21. John Busyman, hired girls at half price to take places of men called into service. Mr. Busyman is now very graciously promising his returned soldier-employees that he will let them know “as soon as anything turns up.” Harold Britelights, gave up a high position in the social world for work on his country estate at Rockshire-on-the- Hudson, Because of a physical breakdown, he was forced to return to the city shortly after having been placed in Class 3 by his local board. Joshua Sauerface, highly influential in thrusting Prohi- bition on the country while two million voters were in Europe. Daniel Webster Jones, four-minute man, who spoke elo- quently of “ America’s altruistic crusade to free suffering humanity and make the world safe for democracy.” Mr. Jones is now speaking patronizingly of President Wilson's “ visionary. policies.” Suitors ®SHE one who brings candy and eats most of it himself. The nice beau with the little automobile. The not-so-nice one with the big automobile. The handsome suitor who talks about himself. The man who likes theatres and tea. The man who would make a better uncle than husband. The one who means well. The right man. Through the spray of the hooming waters, Through the chant of the swinging sea, Thrills the song of the Sea King’s daughters— And it comes as a call to me. Oh, the sky is a turquoise chalice, And the bar is a golden glaive, As I plunge to the Sea King’s palace In the gulfs of the cool, green wave! Arthur Guiterman, * HEN the mountain wouldn't come te did he do?” ahomet, what “T suppose he went to the seashore.” Gruff Voice (from within): CLARISSA, TELL THAT YOUNG FELLOW IF HE DOESN'T BEAT IT BEFORE DAYBREAK HE WON'T BE ABLE TO SEE HIS WAY HOME comicbooks.com