Life, 1926-06-17 · page 40 of 44
Life — June 17, 1926 — page 40: what you’re looking at
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**The Crosman Rifle Advertisement** (left): This is a straightforward commercial for a silent .22 rifle marketed for "small game" hunting and pest control. The ad emphasizes the gun is "noiseless" and "smokeless," requiring no powder—novel features for the era. It targets home users and sportsmen, noting the U.S. Army endorsed it. No satire is present; this is genuine product marketing. **"This Way Out" Poem** (right): A darkly comedic piece by Douglas Turney using the "Ten Little" counting-down format (similar to "Ten Little Indians"). Each stanza describes a prisoner escaping through various means—parole, connections, entertainment opportunities, radio broadcasts, family visits, musical talent, health complaints, and strict guard exploitation—until one finally achieves freedom by writing "A Prisoner's Song." The satire targets prison system failures: the ease of escape through bureaucratic loopholes, corruption, and sympathetic public interest rather than actual rehabilitation. **Travel Contest Q&A**: Administrative clarification answering reader questions about contest rules and prize eligibility.
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