Life, 1924-07-03 · page 7 of 36
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This page contains two separate satirical pieces: **"Be America First"** criticizes Congress for considering renaming Mt. Tacoma because it's named after a British naval officer. The author argues patriotically for keeping English place names in the U.S., sarcastically suggesting we rename all foreign-origin place names instead—which would require massive changes to the Postal Guide. **"Consistent"** presents a brief comic dialogue between a father and child about wearing out old clothing, followed by a cartoon showing anthropomorphized animals (appearing to be monkeys or apes) on what seems to be Noah's Ark, discussing structural damage. The bottom caption references "Noah" and animals playing bridge, making this an absurdist humor piece rather than pointed political satire. Both pieces exemplify Life's typical blend of political commentary and whimsical humor.
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Be America First ONGRESS is considering chang- ing the name of Mt. Rainier to Mt. Tacoma because Rainier is named for , British naval officer. Following out this line of thought they should also ange about three-quarters of the ames we now have in the Postal Guide. Then when this is accomplished they in get after the remaining one-quar- r on the ground that these have come , us through the French, Italian, Span- ih, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish and swedish tongues, and through others » numerous to mention. In fact t would be highly commendable for Congress to repeal the entire Eng- sh language in the United States rd substitute a more patriotic form { speech such as Sioux or Slangish. It is a pity that the patriots who igned the Declaration of Independence nd voted for the Constitution did not hink of these vital matters before olding the first directors’ meeting after rganization. We realize that to date o many necessary English words have «en printed in the Congressional Rec- ord that it will undoubtedly be a hard job getting sufficient votes to pass the needed repeal bills. However, “I WONDER HOW SHE GETS THE SHELL on.” “I GUESS SHE LAYS THE EGG FIRST AND THEN PLASTERS IT.” if our magnificent representatives duly assembled can thus find a new way to slap some other nation in the face, the great probability is that no dissenting vote will be recorded. ILMLV.T. Consistent “JIM, fetch the old mare.” “Why the old one, Father?” “My motto’s to wear out the old ones first.” “Well, then, Father, you fetch her.” Art HE scenario writer found that he needed a sub-title. He wrote down: “THAT NIGHT.” “What does that guy know about art!” muttered the scenario editor, witheringly, as he scratched out the title and wrote: “CAME THE EVENING.” “That won't do,” said the film editor. “It's too matter-of-fact for the greatest production that Super-Diamond Master- pictures, Inc, have ever made.” He changed it > 2 SHADOWS OF The president of Super-Diamond Masterpictures, Inc., caught at the arm of the man next to him as the much- changed title flashed upon his eye in the projection room. “Here, Morris, is where we knock em dead!" he shouted excitedly. “ just thought of a beautiful poetry I read in the E which will fit right in here: NIGHT HAD FOLDED ITS SABLE WINGS'!” The next day Will H. Hay: terized the motion picture as nation of all the arts, and greater than any one of them.” H. M. combi- ee LEZ z “I'M AFRAID THE ARK HAS SPRUNG A LEAK, NOAH; THERE'S A TERRIBLE LIST TO STARBOARD!” “t1’s ALL RIGHT, DEAR; MR. AND MRS, HIPPO AND THE ELEPHANTS ARE PLAYING BRIDGE ON THAT SIDE.” comicbooks.com