Life, 1923-06-07 · page 40 of 44
Life — June 7, 1923 — page 40: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and book listings**, not political satire. The main content is a recruitment ad for the Federal School of Illustrating, which uses the parable of Ali Hafed (a Persian farmer who abandons his profitable land seeking fortune elsewhere, only to miss a diamond mine on his own property) as a metaphor: don't overlook your natural talent for drawing—develop it instead of seeking opportunities elsewhere. The ad promises $200-$500/month income and claims endorsement from famous illustrators like Norman Rockwell and Clare Briggs. The page also features: - A "Books Received" section listing new publications - Advertisements for E.Z. Garters, Bellans indigestion remedy, and "Heathized" butter/ice cream - A simple instructional cartoon about nutrition ("Obey Your Instinct") There is **no political cartoon or satire** on this page—it's a typical magazine layout mixing educational recruitment advertising with consumer product ads and book notices.
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DRAWING #3 to FORTUNE Ali Hafed, a Persian farmer, sold his acres to fo out and seek his fortune. He who bought the farm found it contained a diamond mine which made him fabulously rich. Ali Hafed overlooked the great opportunity at his door to go far afield in search of wealth,—which illustrates a great truth, DO YOU LIKE TO DRAW If you do it is an almost certain indication that you have talent, a talent which few possess. Then don’t follow Ali Hafed’s example and look farther for fortune. Develop your talent,—your fortune lies in your hand! Earn $200.00 to $500.00 a Month and More’ Present opportunities for both men and women to illustrate azines, newspapers, etc., have never been exc Thousands of publishers buy millions of dollars’ worth of. illustrations every year. Illustrating is the highest type of art— pleasant work, yielding a large income. THE FEDERAL COURSE IS A PROVEN RESULT GETTER It is the only Home Study Course which has il fifty nationally known artists, McMein, Norman Rockwell, Clare Briggs, Charles Livingston Bull and Fon- taine Fox among them. FREE—“‘A ROAD TO BIGGER THINGS” If you like to draw you should read this free book before deciding on your life’s work. It tells about illus- trating as a highly paid, fascinating profession and about the famous artists who have helped build the Federal Course. We will also send you a sample lesson by which you can test your skill. Just tear out this ad, write your name, age, and address in the margin, mail it to us and we will send you your copy of the book and the sample lesson free, Do it right now while you are think- ing about it, 618 Federal School Bldg. Minneapol LIFE Books Received The Maid of Gloucester, by Henry Lane Eno (Duffield). Camp Fire and Table Talks, by Harold Braunton (Oliver H. Patterson, Inc.). The Quare Women, by Lucy Furman (At- lantic Monthly Press). The_ Captain’s Doll, by D. H. Lawrence (Seltzer). Tolstoi’s Dramatic Works, by Nathan Has- kell Dole (Crowell). The Wounded Name, by D. K. Broster (Doubleday, Page). Marriage (Doubleday, Page). ild Animal Homesteads, by Enos A. Mills (Doubleday, Page). Cairo to Kisumu, by Frank G, Carpenter (Doubleday, Page). Fires of Fate, by Wilbur Finley Fauley (Metropolitan Book Service). Round the Corner, by Gilbert (Seltzer). Under a Thousand Eyes, by Florence Bing- ham Livingston “(Cosmopolitan Book Corporation). . Desolate Splendour, by Michael Sadleir (Putnam). oy Echo, by Margaret Rivers Larminie (Put- nam). The Emperor's Old Clothes, by Frank Heller (Crowell). The Chaste Diana, by E. Barrington (Dodd, Mead). The Bird 6f Passage, by John Schooleraft (Doran). Genevra's Money, by E. V. Lucas (Doran). Dobachi, by John Ayscough (Macmi Wisdom’ of the Wilderness, by Charles G. ‘oberts (Macmillan). In. the Land_ of Cotton, by Dorothy Scar- borough (Macmillan). Out of the Silent North, by Harry Sinclair Drago. (Macaulay). The Beloved Brute, by Kenneth Perkins (Macaulay). Damned. (Macaulay). The Last of the Vikings, by Johan Bojer (Century). Pirate Princes and Yankee Jacks, by Daniel Henderson (Dutton), Sweet Pepper, by Geoffrey Moss (Dutton), "Strictly Business,” by F. Morton Howard (Dutton). These United States, by Ernest Gruening (Boni & Liveright). Eat and Be Healthy, by Dr. Virgil Mac- ickle (Universal Press). So This Is Golf? by Harty L (Cosmopolitan Book Corporation). Through the Wheat, by’ Thomas Boyd (Scribner). Prophet and Fool, by Louis Golding (Dut- ton). Pulling. Together, by John. Broderick (Robson & Adee, Schenectady). Peer Gout, by Henrik Ibsen. (Scribner). Dead Souls, by Nicolay Gogol (Knopf). Sie Breeds, by B. G. ‘Kirk (Knopf). That Sitver Lining, by ‘Thomas 'L. Masson (Doubleday, ). Alias Red Ryan, by Charles Neville Buck (Doubleday, Page). Black Buttes, by Clarence E. Mulford (Doubleday, Page). The House by the Windmill, by Agnes Edwards Rothery (Doubleday, Page): Cannan nm Wilson r MARK REG. U. 8. PAT. OFF, THE ORIGINAL wipe GARTER Tightness Anywhere The soft, wide webbing of the E, Z Garter rests lightly on the leg, with no pressure on veins or muscles, These are the original wide garters, and are made in every desired style and material, to please every man’s preference and purse. Basic patents prevent imitations from equaling the genuine E. Z—lJook for the name on the garter. E. Z, Garters are_made in single-grip and the “E. Z, 2-Grip”, in regular and adjustable styles, and the Z. Sport Garter. 25c to $1 everywhere. Also the E. Z. Wide Suspenders, $1. Made solely by The Thos. P, Taylor Co., Bridgeport, Conn, Originators of the Wide-Web Idea, Sure Relief FOR INDIGESTION 6 BELLANS Hot water Sure Relief 200 SHEETS:100 ENVELOPES PRINTED ORDER YOURS NOW! FOR I ele) Same name and address, 4 Lines or less, in dark blue "pes, Sheet size 6x7. Pine tex- used. Money refunded if not fully satisfied. RITEMOR STATIONERY CO. 209 Century Bidg. Indianapolis, Ind. ‘West of Denver $1.10 7 MANY PERSONS WILL SEE AND READ THIS COPY OF LIFE? your INSTINCT! Your body needs energy. It can get it only from food. Leading scientists say that the best of all energy de- veloping foods are butter and ice cream. Tce cream is one of our most perfectly balanced staples of diet. lt is rich in protein, carbohy- drates and mineral salts. You should eat plenty of this deli- cious and nutritive food. Goon butter is one of the most concentrated foods known to say: ‘bs it Heathized 7 V2) Mankind. Ie is all food and no waste. Practically 98% of butter is digestible. Tue best brands of butter and ice cream today areHeathized.Heath- ization is the new day scientific processof making foodin an atmo- sphere of purity and cleanliness. for comicbooks.com I