Life, 1923-09-06 · page 5 of 40
Life — September 6, 1923 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and literary content** rather than political satire. The top section features a poem titled "Angelo, Wagner and Moses"—apparently contrasting three cultural/artistic figures through questions about their inspirations and contributions to human experience. The main visual element is a **W.L. Douglas shoe advertisement** (established 1876) prominently displaying their $7 and $8 shoes as quality alternatives to more expensive footwear. The ad emphasizes value and craftsmanship, claiming Douglas shoes compare favorably to higher-priced competitors. Additional advertisements include a Continental and Commercial Banks promotion about Chicago's commercial enterprise. The page concludes with "The Letters of a Modern Father," a fictional letter where a father addresses his adult son regarding responsibility and financial prudence—reflecting early 20th-century parental values about adulthood and duty.
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-all the the Angelo, Wagner and Moses Axceto, what does the breeze Fanning your tresses impart? Visions of art? Reveries Dear to the eye and the heart? Angelo, what are the dreams Flashed to your soul by the mu: Sr me some comforting gleams Angelo, shining my shoes. Wagner, what twilight of gods Haunts you by day and by night? Where are the charms and the rods Opening realms of delight? Wagner, what thrills do you feel Coursing valkyrian seas? Is it in magic you deal, \Vagner, retailing my cheese? Moses, what tablets of law Trouble you, giye you no rest? Dream you of wonders you saw When through the desert you pressed? Moses, what scrolls do you hide Deep in that battered old trunk? Whither from here will you ride, Moses, collecting my junk? E How's your son comin’ as an artist, ne. Only yesterday we had a letter sayin’ as how he was hungry and needed a hair cut.” NoTHING remains for the flapper to put on the last rouge of sum- “An Extra Measure of Service” Resources More Than $50,000,000 The CONTINENTAL snd COMMERCIAL BANKS CHICAGO The cargoes of Chicago sail the seven seas ‘Wherever the lanes of trade extend, you will find in the ocean carriers ing of Chicago. fsepic of many themes is woven into the texture of Chicago's mighty commercial enterprise. In its bank- ing alone there is a theme of ever- changing interest. In a single day The Continental and Commercial Banks enter into the lives of a diversity of people,— a merchant on a small side street and a dealer in world-wide markets, acattle man shipping his stock to the yards and a saver planning a home of his own. In all things financial this strong group of banks is adequately able to serve. E sure to see next week's Lire— The Fall Fashion Number. \lso in High Shoe Style No. 738 Style No. 1518 Patent Colt One-Strap Pump Also in Black Saris Style No. 1519, 7’ Style No. 526 Cen ee CE merica. Whatever your ideal of a shoe may be, you will find AnyleLat it in the W. L. Douglas line of shoes. Alo i Sunser Russi style No 359. $8.00 WLDOUGLAS $7.00 & $8.00 SHOES S88 $5 & 56 $430 & #520 SHOES FOR BOYS W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES ARE ACTUALLY DEMANDED YEAR AFTER YEAR BY MORE PEOPLE THAN ANY OTHER SHOES IN THE WORLD They are made of the best and finest leathers. The wide range of kinds, styles and prices provides suitable shoes for every occasion, business, travel and motoring. The quality is unsur- |. The smart styles are leaders in the fashion centers of alt beh pay high prices for your shoes? W. L. Douglas $7.00 and shoes are ‘exceptionally good value. The quality, style and workmanship com) favorably with shoes se! ing tat higher prices. you Jour, shoes made to order, couldn't get more perfec: is it not ot worth wi in these of high po of iving for you to save ‘money oa. your footwear when the opportunity offers: For thirty-seven years W. L. Douglas cadable value have ood for a hi a ee ct quality ed dep value. Bid econgmy satisfactory service, wear mark. The intrinsic value of a trade mark ties! in giv giving fo to the consumer the equivalent of of ee € price p paid f Ns e we ecose. Ask your dealer for patie and retail price stamped on the sole. Ie Refs subetivares, ‘Style No. 680 Style No. 1506 ‘Toay Red Oxford Brass Eyelets Also in Gun Metal ‘Style No, 1505 Ifnotforsalein your vicinity, write for illuatrated catalog showing how President W. L. Douglas Shoe Co. to order shoes by mail. Postage free. ‘M47 Spark St., Brockton, Mass. The Letters of a Modern - Father My Dear Son: I have received, with the other mail from the scaside, a bill for re- pairs to the roadster amounting to four hundred and twenty-five dollars. A reasonable inference, I believe, is that your life and perhaps that of a companion were spared on some re- cent occasion. When it is necessary to replace a steering post one may be pardened for concluding that the im- pact was greater than usual. This bill leads me to think that I ought to open with you the subject of responsibility in such matters, now that you are of age. I wish to be fair with you and to deprive you of none of the pleasures which are the natural expectation of a healthy boy of twenty-one. Nevertheless, there should be an understanding. I propose, then, that you agree with me to limit yourself to four motor accidents (not including collisions for which you are not responsible) a year. I realize this will mean a re- duction for you, but I think four will give you all of that kind of relaxa- tion you need and will fall within my present earning power. I should like you to write me your acceptance. Your AFFECTIONATE FATHER. McC. H. comicbooks.com