Life, 1921-07-21 · page 4 of 34
Life — July 21, 1921 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features "Sanctum Talks," Life magazine's editorial cartoon section. The dialogue between "Admiral Sims" and an unnamed interlocutor satirizes American patriotism during what appears to be World War I or the immediate postwar period. The satire targets George Harvey, a prominent political figure, for his inconsistent patriotism. The cartoon critiques Harvey's willingness to use patriotic rhetoric selectively—supporting America's war efforts while allegedly profiting from them or avoiding personal sacrifice. The joke hinges on the hypocrisy of public figures who "belittle and betray" patriotism through their actions while claiming patriotic motives. The right side lists donors to "Life's Fresh Air Fund," a charitable initiative, providing the page's practical content.
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Sanctum Talks ELL, Lire?” “Why, hello, Admiral Sims. Begorra, I'm glad to see you. How did you get away?” “You mean ” “Why, they ought to have you in Davy Jones’s locker by this time; at least, Denby should have you on a leash.” “Oh, Denby’s all right; these landlub- ber boys at Washington have got to go through the motions; they’re scared stiff most of the time that somebody will tell the truth.” “Or do as George Harvey did?” “T hope there’s some difference between me and George Harvey.” “Everybody hopes that about himself and Harvey, Admiral. George Harvey used his tongue to belittle and betray his countrymen; you used yours to show that there were a few Americans left.” “Well, if there hadn’t been. “Denby, of course, would have had to get you. Nice old Denby! Now that you’ve got ’em go- ing, Admiral, why don’t you tell ’em to recall George Har- vey?” “My dear Lire, there’s nothing per- sonal about this; this isn’t strictly a family affair; I don’t want to mix up George Harvey with anything that and patriotic, and—be- knows the truth about is disinterested, sides, everybody George.” “Yes, everybody knows. George not to do it—and then “George does it.” “Well, he was wished on them, wasn’t he?” “And now we would like to make an- other wish and—only that isn’t my af- fair; I couldn’t quite help saying what I said, after I saw what those jackasses did at Queenstown. I was carrying the thing around inside of me, and something had to bust. My idea was. ee “Yes, Admiral, we all got you; your idea was to place America on the map.” “Not a bad idea,eh?” “Rather fine, I should say.” “That's it. There may be only a few of us left, but——” “But we're still going strong, Admiral —believe me!” They tell T.L.M Those Pencil Marks. “Who was it saw the handwriting on the wall, Bobby?” “The landlord.” LIFgE LIFE’S Fresh Air Fund Lire’s Frest Arr Fuxp has been in opere tion for the past thirty-four years. In the time it has expended $191,130.33 and has gives @ fortnight in the country to 41,505 poor ci children. 4 Contributions, which are acknowledged in Lin about three weeks after their receipt, should fe made payable to Lire’s Fresu Ain Fuxv, ond sent to 598 Madison Avenue, New York City. Previously acknowledged . “G Geo. B. Clothier, Wynnewood, Pa. Miss A. F. Johnston, Washington, D. C. John, B. Warren, Grosse Pointe Shores, ich. . M.,” San Diego, Cal dw s Dana, New Mr. & Mrs. W. H.C. Brooklyn. Jas. G. Campbell, So. Orange, N. J. Marie Lindemeyt, Upper Saranac, N. Josefa C. Backus, Englewood, N. J Richard Hayden, Ventnor, N. Mrs. Edwin B. Holden, Ridgefield, Conn. Jas. M. Motle Mrs. Ethel Gilehrist, Charlotte, “Pottsville, Pa. Helen Reed Curtis, Miss Mabury, San’ Fr: Grace Stebbins, Springhield, Mas Franklin’ Dexter, Boston. F, Winkhaus, New York. Philip P. Page, Chicago. : Hate e Strong, eragh é In memory of, i New Haven... Kove, Mtunod, Montclair: N- Jp eeeee Mrs, A, O. C, Mills, Littleton, Colo, Lissa M. Cutler, Lowell, Ma Nrg. A. H. Gallatin, New York. B. Schneider, Jr., So. Orang Th memory of “Lite Charlotte Calif. Viola Otis, Riverdale-on-Hudson, N.Y. Margaret Hutchins, Port Washington M. & D. M., Garden City, N. Y. ° S. A., New York Geo. P. “Ludlow, 2nd, or and Mrs. W. J. Ellstord, Picea, In memory ‘of Rosemar, ; Green, Detroit per, Columbus, Ohio. Chas. W. Sandford, Plainfield, Mrs. James B. Weed, Bingham Alice T, Crunden, Middleburg, john B. Morris, Jf, Saugatuck, Com Martha Matilda Hatper, Rochester, N. Anonymous, New York .. Chester Warner, Sunderiand, 3 Mr, and Mrs. Kirke L. Cowdery, Ober- lin, Ohio “In Thanksgiving,’ outhampton, “Fuzzy-Wuzzy,” New York. “G. P., Michigan” Jane, Robert and John, Concord, In memory of William H. H.’ Hewi ew Haven, Conn, . S. P.. Chatham, N. aries B, Barnes, Boston’: HES 1. Thompson, Hartfor: lizabeth_ W. Cooper, New Conn. Julia H Mildred Sawver, Harrington Brown, Jr. Edward M. Stetson, Mass. Emily S. Coit, H. J. Cunningham, Detroit Tames W. Hurlbut, Cambridge, I.. R, Spencer, Milwaukee, Wis.. Chariotte E. Whittemore, Newton, Evelyn, Norewood Foote, Grass Valley, alif. Fred L. Gross, Brooklyn, In memory of Capt. Harold L, Hemming way, New Haven, Con ‘ Mrs. J. W. Paxton’ Washington Classes 1 B-9 of St, Paul’s Sunday Schoot, Englewood, “Come on, Fellers,”’ Swarthmore, Pa Shut-in, Cathcart, Devon. Pa. . Olga Louise Chase, Akron, 0.’ : Mrs. F, W. Cram, Bangor, Me. comicbooks.com