Life, 1919-09-18 · page 46 of 48
Life — September 18, 1919 — page 46: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **promotional advertisement** for *The World's Work* magazine, not a political cartoon. The page advertises a serialized article by Admiral William S. Sims about American naval operations during World War I. The central portrait is **Admiral Sims**, a real U.S. Navy officer. The accompanying text highlights sensational claims about German U-boat attacks destroying 800,000 tons of food ships monthly, attacks on hospital ships, and Germany's attempt to "scare" America into withdrawing anti-submarine support. The ad promotes Sims's forthcoming articles describing how the Navy defeated German submarines, established the North Sea barrage, and bottled up enemy vessels in the Adriatic. The page also advertises related articles: Count Witte's secret memoirs on European diplomacy, King Albert's American visit, the Irish Question, and General Pershing's WWI service. This is **wartime propaganda advertising**, using patriotic themes and military authority to boost magazine subscriptions during America's involvement in World War I.
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Do you know? Do you know that U- Boats were destroying food ships at a rate of 800,000 tons a month? Do you know that the Allies were dazed, hopeless and panic-stricken, despite the overmastering strength of the British Navy? Do you know the methods adopted by Germany in her frantic attempt to “scare” the United States into the withdrawal of our anti-submarine craft? Do you know how deliberate and extensive were the attacks on helpless hospi- tal ships? SECRET MEMOIRS Of Count Witte STARTLING revelations by Count Witte, the most famous statesman of his time, will be published in The World’s Work. His Secret Memoirs bring to light many inside stories concerning secret negotiations in Europe. But one of the many series of articles of international impor- tance—coming. rn” AD WORLDS KING ALBERT By W. T. Cresson PREPARE for the visit of King Albert, most beloved of mon- archs, to America next month. This intimate account will enable you to appreciate his popularity. THE IRISH QUESTION By Edward R. Turner Bound to draw comment from both sides,.this frank discussion of the Irish problem is from the American viewpoint. Sims tells — Sims tells how Germany's attempt to starve the British people into: sur. render was defeated, How her effort to make im possible the transporta- tion of American troops to Europe failed. How the German submarines were destroyed. How the great North Sea barrage was laid. How our Navy bottled up the German and Austrian submarines in the Adriatic. This series of articles will run for” nearly a year. WoRK PERSHING IN FRANCE j By George McAdam T 11:15 on the morning of May 28, 1917, in a down- pour of rain, Major General Pershing boarded an antiquated little ferryboat on his way to the great World War. Read The World’s Work and follow him through the past all-impor- tant two years. 7 On the Newsstands 35c the Copy—or Send the Coupon—4 Months $1.00 The Sims series is ready! Get started now! Get the magazine with the red eagle cover at the newsstand, or, better, tear off the coupon and mail I your check for $1.00. The important thing istoread the current issues Published by DOUBLEDAY-PAGE & CO. 4 eoday- & Con, 7) Doubleday Tedon City N.Y. Gentlemen: 4 7 GSnclose $1.00, Send me The World's Worth 7 four months. 7! Name o add Zz PETER J. CAREY, PRINTER comicbooks.com