Life, 1924-03-27 · page 29 of 36
Life — March 27, 1924 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents **satirical contest entries mocking jingoism and war propaganda** during or after World War I. Rather than single cartoons, it's a collection of bitter satirical "prize" submissions from readers proposing absurd policies. Key entries include: - **Roy Prickes' proposal**: Execute Americans who speak favorably of foreigners—mocking extreme xenophobia - **"Everybody Happy"**: Suggests using war photographs and disabled veterans as propaganda tools to maintain public enthusiasm for conflict - **"The Belligerent Bard"**: A poem recipes for manufacturing war through lies, atrocities, and inflammatory press coverage - **"Grab 'Em Young"**: Critiques jingoistic "100% Americanism" propaganda in schools - **"Capitalize It"**: A pun suggesting war-mongering should be formalized The satire targets **wartime hysteria, censorship (referencing George Creel's propaganda bureau), militarism, and the exploitation of veterans**—condemning how governments manufacture consent for warfare through manufactured patriotism and controlled media. The **White Star Line advertisement** appears incongruously placed, perhaps highlighting commercial opportunism amid war discourse.
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LIFE’S War Prize Contest (Continued from page 10) bodies, carefully selected from prohibition and purity league officers, shall be to stir up as much tro as p countries 10. Any American who shall speak, write or think of any foreigner in other than a venomous man ' shot for trea Roy H. Prickes 13 North Wells Street, Chicago Everybody Happy ublie sentiment to demar a. Have pul (George Creel would help) phot battlehelds, taken immediately after m showing the gle and maniin of the game b. At busy corners in all cities station veterans of the late conflict (crippled veterans, many of whom are at leisure anyway, would be obtainable for a few cents a day), wearing sandwich boards with this legend ASK HIM: HE KNOWS making i fortunes subject to hatants or pay, in time of war r war, as the iidiers then 1-comb ¢ round of : of Davis Cup € detail nt be held, matches. Lf a free better) is desired, al ’ has i] ds th iT ord since WI) s to join the League « C. Nicovet Wetin, San Fra The Belligerent Bard sured recipe i war most chee New strife ‘twill make, Great glory for the powers that be, I prince To ¢ Ss 1 guarantee— First stuff your press with lies to tell; In vitriol pray soak ‘em Then put them in the pot to jell Atrocities. the po i And propag m lands that seethe with trouble; Ky, as the mess will roil the war pots fiercely boil Wherever oi! wells bubble. Take gobs and gobs of overdue And busted repar Stir in another League or Then let the mixt and stew: Serve hot to scrappy nations Z. Hartaan 1035 Byron Street, Chicago, Ut Grab ‘Em Young Teacn only red-blooded, 100 per cent in the public schools Teach only the true meaning of patriotism, which is that loud boasting and brag: g about one’s country constitute the whole of national loyalty Miss E 17430 Woodford Ave Americanism PARMENTER Lakewood, Ohir Capitalize It Tur. best way to start WAR is with a capital W Max Wuttson 176 Chestnut Street i ire NT ea Ne’ fo Music Room— Homeric OUR cabin—the acme of com- fort. Your food—temptingly pre- pared, skillfully served. Your hours of leisure—full of pleasant activity, of interest, of relaxation. Your trip—a joy throughout. The Magnificent Trio: The Majestic—largest ship in the world, holder of the speed record to Continental Europe; the Homeric and Olympic—these superb, monster liners maintain a weekly express ser- vice to Southampton and Cherbourg. Cross for as little as $115: Cross in comfort on our cabin ships. Even the minimum rate ($115 on some of them gives you the best the ship affords in food, ser- vice and recreation facilities Of Especial Interest: The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park from April to October, the famous races at Epsom, Ascot, Deauville, the Olympic games —these are just a few of the high lights of the coming season in Europe. Sailings to 10 Ports: Queenstown (Cobh), Liverpool, Plymouth, Southampton, London, Cherbourg, Antwerp, Hamburg, Naples and Genoa. Interesting booklets free on request YEWHITE STAR LINEFY AMERICAN LINE \= For intelli auth MajesticmWorld’s Largest Ship +] RED STAR LINE ‘ 2 eae) SN OO intennationar Mencantite Manine COMPANY comicbooks.com