Life, 1923-01-11 · page 27 of 36
Life — January 11, 1923 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **birthday greeting page**, not a political cartoon. It celebrates *Life* magazine's 40th anniversary with congratulatory messages from editors of international satirical and humor publications—including *Punch* (London), *The Bystander*, *Rire* (Paris), *Buen Humor* (Madrid), and others. The messages praise *Life* for maintaining editorial independence and satirical integrity. One notably references *Life's* support for "the Allies in the grim days of Armageddon"—indicating this page dates to the post-WWI era. The congratulations emphasize that *Life* couldn't be "bought or bludgeoned" by Prussian or Puritan pressures, suggesting its wartime editorial stance was valued by fellow publications. The ornate decorative border with cherubs and flowers is typical *Life* design. This is primarily a **celebratory document** rather than satirical commentary.
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IFE has always been a favourite in this country and shares with Punch the honour of reflecting the distinctive national humour of its country of origin. Bruce S. Incram, Editor, “The Sketch,’ London. **e* Eh! quoi, voici quarante ans déja que Lire est venu au jour. Je ne puis le croire, car il est plus jeune que jamais. Tous mes souhaits pour le Journal, ses collaborateurs et son editor. FELIx JUVEN, Editeur du “Rire” & de “Fantasio,” Paris. x*** My most heartfelt wishes concerning your paper, which contrived during forty years to progress firmly on the way to probity and expansion. . WiapysLaw BUCKNER, Managing Editor, “Mucha,” Warsaw. ee For many years I have been a great ad- mirer of what I have always considered one of the cleverest illustrated weeklies of the World. I hasten to send The Bystander’s greetings and warmest congratulations. A. S. AuBerry, Editor, “The Bystander,” London. **_** Congratulations on your fortieth anniver- sary. Yet you are a bit of a heart-breaker to some of us younger papers who vainly en- deavor to reach your lofty standard. While there’s Lire there’s no hope. Your fervent admirer, LincoLtn SPRINGFIELD, Editor, “London Opinion.” *** Saludamos cordialmente al veterano Lire, nuestro hermano mayor. SILENO, Director, “Buen Humor,’ Madrid. *** Long may your delightful publication flourish. Joun Dattey, “The Bulletin,” Sydney. We mount our Pegasus to cross the ocean and salute our great American brother on his day of honour. Krops-Hans, Copenhagen. **e* To the cosmopolitan British peoples, Lirr makes an exceptional appeal. It has proved that it cannot be bought or bludgeoned either by Prussian or by Puritan. Its opinions are the opinions of all men who are enabled by the grace of God to look facts in the face without prejudice. C. N. Bagvertz, “The Triad,” Sydney. see Heartiest congratulations to Lire. En- glishmen will always remember with grati- tude the unfailing support it gave to the Allies in the grim days of Armageddon. VerNon Woopuouse, Editor, “London Mail.” **** I trust the paper will continue for many more anniversaries to hold up its polished mirror so nimbly and so justly to the passing show of American life and manners. Aucustus Muir, Editor, “The Passing Show,’ London. * eK To me with every year Lire seems to be more dear. And now a hearty cheer From Kasper to big Lire. Kasper, Stockholm. x KK That your paper may ever continue its great work in adding to the gaiety of nations, is the sincere wish of E. Husxrnson, Editor of “The Tatler” and ‘Eve,’ London. * x I greet my contemporary Lire and wish it another forty years of life. Antonio Lopez, Editor de L’Esquella de la Torratxa, Bar- celona. comicbooks.com