Life, 1923-11-01 · page 33 of 41
Life — November 1, 1923 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** (Bermudiana Hotel, Tiffany & Co., brushes) with one notable satirical piece: "How to Become a Presidential Possibility." The satire mocks the formulaic path to American presidential ambitions. Key points include: - **Log cabin origins**: References the "log cabin to White House" mythology (associated with figures like Lincoln and Garfield) - **Bryan reference**: Appears to mock William Jennings Bryan, a three-time failed presidential candidate - **Populist posturing**: The advice to "pose for picture" as a laborer and "yell about something" satirizes candidates performing working-class credentials - **Political absurdity**: Suggestions like "abolish all taxes" and "no more amendments" mock simplistic campaign promises - **Criminality warning**: The penitentiary reference suggests satire about corruption The piece ridicules the performative, manufactured nature of presidential campaigns and the perceived phoniness of candidates adopting humble origins as political theater. Without a date visible, the specific target candidate remains unclear, though the Bryan reference suggests early 1900s publication.
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BERMUDA’S newest and finest hotel will open in January. Equipment, ser- vice and cuisine will be unsurpassed. A thoroughly modern, fireproof hotel, built upon a terrace overlooking Ham: ilton Harbour and surrounded by charming tropical gardens. For reservations, or booklet, address John O. ins. Manager, The Hotel Bermudiana, Hamilton, rmuda, or Furness Bermuda Line, 34 Whitehall Street, New York + 20000 06 How to Become a Presidential Possibility Be born in the United States. Nec- ssary even though some possibilities think it a hardship eee Avoid being born into family named Bryan, if you can. eee Have family live in small house while vou are born. Log cabin is best. eee Live thirty-five years or more. This is just about the hardest thing you do to become a possibility. eee Practice shaking hands. Churning develops the muscles for this. Use old-fashioned churn. wae Never rob the people by force. A term in the penitentiary spoils a presi- dential possibility. ad Get elected Senator. Jump around yelling about something. Yell about anything. Don’t forget to yell. aee Get square cap and dinner pail. Pose for picture. You are a laborer. Laborers are men who work. ae Think up plan to reduce national debt by abolishing all taxes. eae Propose amendment to Constitution that we shall have no more amend- ments. You can’t miss with this. Make Your Reservations Early The Great Football Number of Lire is coming on November 15. On sale at all news-stands. TIFFANY & CO. JEWELRY PEARLS SILVERWARE THE UTMOST IN QUALITY MAIL INQUIRIES GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION FIFTH AVENUE & 37! STREET New YORK “I Shined Her Up With Good Dai and a WHITING-ADAMS BRUSH Se can't beat that combination” Send forlllustrated Literature JOHN L. WHITING-J. J. ADAMS CO. Boston, U.S.A. Brush Manufacturers forOver114Years and the Largest in the World comicbooks.com