Life, 1925-04-02 · page 36 of 44
Life — April 2, 1925 — page 36: what you’re looking at
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This page primarily contains **contest rules and advertising** rather than political satire or cartoons. The main content announces Life's ten-week **question-and-answer contest** with cash prizes ($50 per weekly answer; $300/$125/$75 for top overall contestants). Answers must be typewritten, under 200 words, and submitted by specific deadlines. **Notable content:** The **Milano pipe advertisement** features a portrait of a man smoking an ornate pipe, marketed as "The Sweetest Pipe In The World" — a straightforward luxury good pitch emphasizing Italian briar and hand-craftsmanship. **"A Sport Scribe Reports on the Progress of a 'Rookie'"** is a satirical sports column by R.E. tracking a baseball player named Piffler from March 3-30. The humor lies in the contradictions: initially praised as a "demon slugger," Piffler is progressively downgraded (sluggard, error-prone, slumping) before being released to the minor leagues by month's end. It's gentle mockery of sportswriter hyperbole and athlete inconsistency. Remaining space contains travel and cruise ship advertisements.
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LIFE - No. 1711 hes the smart "apple bowl’”. A sporty looker, and a mithty friendly, The Sweetest Pipe In The World Money can’t buy a better looking, sweeter-smoking pipe than the Milano. Its bowl is hand-fashioned from specially-seasoned Italian briar overacentury old; its stem is hand cut from solid vulcanite. 26 smart shapes, in smooth finish, $3.50up; Rustic models, $4.00 up. All Jnsured for your protection. Sold everywhere —look for the White Triangle on the stem. Ws. DEMUTH & Co. World's Largest Manufacturers of Fine Pipes 230 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK MILANO Conditions of the Contest (The winning answer to the sixth ques- tion, and further information of the Contest, will be found on pages 14 and 15.) Oxe question will be published each week for ten weeks, starting with the January 29th issue. Answers to each question must be received at this office not later than 12 noon on the second Saturday following announcement of the question (in this case, before noon of April 11). The winning answer to each ques- tion will be awarded a prize of Announcement of these winning swers will be made in Lire within five weeks after each of the questions is published. To the three contestants who have the highest record throughout the Con- test, prizes will be given as follow First, $300; Second, $125; Third, $75. To be eligible for these prizes, it is not necessary for a contestant to answer all of the questions, but it is advised that he or she submit as many answers as possible. Each answer must not ex- ceed two hundred words; in fact, brev- ity should be an object. There is no limit to the number of answers which a contestant may submit. Answers must be typewritten, or very plainly written, on one side of the paper only, and addressed to the Question Editor, Lirr, 598 Madison Avenue, New York City. The Editors of Lire will act as Judges in this Contest; they, and the members of their families, are neces- sarily barred from competition. The decision of the Judges must be con- sidered final. The Judges can not undertake responsibility for the receipt or return of any manuscripts. In the event of tics, the full amount of the prize ticd for will be awarded to each tying contestant. Checks for the week- ly prizes, as well as for the final major awards, will be sent to the winners simultaneously with the announcements in Lirr. The Contest is open to every one, whether a subscriber for Lire or not. Contestants are urged to send in their answers as soon as possible after the announcement of each question, as a great many answers are ruled out every week because of lateness. Every contribution to this Contest which is published in Lire will be paid for at our usual rates—regardless of the prices. A Sport Scribe Reports on the Progress of a “Rookie” March 3—Piffler is a demon slugger, a graceful fielder and a flash on the basepaths, He is sure to remain with the club. March 8—Although Piffler is a slug- gard on the bases, he will probably. be retained because of his fine hitting and fielding. March 14—Pifficr makes many crrofs in the ficld, but it is possible that his stickwork will keep him on the team. March 23—Piffler has fallen into a batting slump. He doesn’t seem to be quite ripe for fast company. March 30—Pifler was released to- day to the Coffeyville team in the Southwestern League. R.E. GET in amid rugsed peaks and stately pines—nestling under the rainbow of a 1200-foot cataract — built le the cool depths of a jade green lake—offering un- bounded freedom, good living. Guides and tee Alpine trails for riding and hiking— king the camps at Lake Wapta, Lake Hara, Yoho Valley and Emerald Lake. “OF on the Ranft-Lake Windermere Road. over the Great Divide and down into the Columbia Valley. Camps at Storm Moun Vermilion Crossing, Radium Hot Springs and Lake Windermere. Autos, radiumspringsand,warm Lake Windermere | for bathing; trailridingand canocing. Each Bungalow Camp—a group of cory bungalow cabins encircling a commu: lodge for music, dancing and social diver- sions. Direct connections with the Canadian Pacific main lines. Inexpensive. In writing for information and rates jease mention BC-9 Canadian Pacific Hotel Dept., Windsor Station, Montreal Queen of ‘World Cruise Steamships Resolute Two World Cruises From New York, Oct. 24th, 1925. From San Francisco, Feb. 9th, 1926. There is no better ship— more efficient manage- ment—or attractive itin- erary. Write for details. UNITED AMERICAN HARRIMAN LINE 35-39 Broadway, New York or Local Agents EUROPEAN Travel Hints If you are contemplatinga trip to Europe in 1925, you will find our free booklet “European Travel Hints” of greatvalue. Send for it. BENNETTS TRAVEL BUREAU Founded 1850 SOOFIFTH AVE.,NEW YORK comicbooks.com