Life, 1925-06-04 · page 4 of 44
Life — June 4, 1925 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** for General Tire and Rubber Company's 6-ply balloon tires, featuring an illustration of a 1920s automobile with well-dressed figures. The right column contains two separate pieces: 1. **"Class Prophecy"** - a humorous poem predicting the futures of State U. classmates, mentioning specific individuals (Pete Atkins, Bill Bryan, Joe Cooke, etc.) entering bond-selling during what appears to be the post-WWI economic period. The satire mocks their commercial ambitions and financial schemes. 2. **"The House Divided"** - brief anecdotes about memory and domestic life, including a joke about a woman's remarkable memory for prices and a comment on young boys wearing knickers (then standard children's clothing). The content reflects 1920s collegiate humor and social commentary rather than political satire.
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The Mark of Leading Tire Stores Everywhere he GENERAL “Ply Balloon General’s 4-ply Balloon is the practical equipment for the smaller cars. For the heavier cars the 6-ply Bal- loon has greater thickness to carry the load and still allows the full flexing action over obstructions. At the same time, it reduces balloon puncture risk to a minimum. General's 6-ply Balloon consumes no more power than the average 4-ply balloon, because General's greater freedom from internal friction always means power and gasoline saving. Back of the 6-ply General Balloon is the long-standing experience that has been responsible for General’s singular success with low pressure —in all Regular Sizes as well as Balloon Cords, both 4-ply and 6-ply. Talk with the General dealer in your city. He will be glad to explain fully the advantages of the 6-ply General Balloon and discuss with you the proper equipment for your car. CoRD —goes a long way to make friends Class Prophecy Ir seemed I fell brooding into a deep dream And the future unfolded with many a gleam, For all the good fellows that every one knew Would be loyal forever to dear old State U. Pete Atkins, who led us so oft to defeat, Had gone to New York to sell bonds in the Street. Our jolly Bill Bryan I saw through the mist Out calling on bond buyers on his firm's list. Joe Cooke and Hank Dory were rich beyond dream: They both had cashed in on a bond- selling scheme, Ray Edwards, Ned Fletcher, Art Graham as well Reported the bond market holding up swell. Fred Higgins, George Isling, Tom Jac- quart and Bob Karvelt were right onto their bond- selling job. Then who should I see in his own limousine But old Larry Lawrence! His eyes were still keen, For he and Ed Maury were big financiers, And at marketing bonds they were held without peers. Tom Nelson, Roy Olson, Bill Peters, Jack Quedge Were pushing an issue they said was gilt-edge. Next came Richard Samson, who was teamed with Pat Wise, And the way they could sell bonds would open your eyes. So this was my dream which I know will come true For all my old classmates at dear old State U. J.K.M. The House Divided He Says Tue quality I owe my business suc- cess to is my memory. I can carry an entire page of figures in my head. I never forget a name or a face. I can remember prices to a quarter of a cent for ten years back. A remarkable memory, if I say so myself. She Says I hope he doesn’t forget that I put that thread through his bduttonhole so he wouldn't forget to bring along a pound of butter on his way home. D. B. Tue most tragic period in the life of the young male is that when he is neither young enough nor old enough to BUILT IN AKRON, OHIO, BY THE GENERAL TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY | wear knickers. comicbooks.com