Life, 1926-09-02 · page 4 of 41
Life — September 2, 1926 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political commentary. The left side advertises **Foot-Joy shoes** for men, emphasizing comfort for walking and concrete surfaces—practical concerns for urban workers. The copy suggests these shoes prevent foot problems from regular wear. The right side advertises **Silver King golf balls**, using humor to appeal to golfers. The illustration shows a golfer with two spectators; the ad claims the balls travel 15-25 yards farther, promising psychological benefit ("what psychology can do for a sick golf game!"). At bottom, **John Wanamaker** (Philadelphia-New York department store) is listed as a wholesale distributor. The center contains a poem titled "Ballade Ultra-Radical" by Leo J. Ryan, celebrating drinking and patriotism—fairly typical jingoistic verse for the era, though the exact historical moment is unclear from this page alone.
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Life | Allons! Hurr: | The Shoe vats Different? EN walk much more than they think they do, and nearly always on concrete. tile or macadam—the best substances known to resist wear and the worst for the well-being of your feet. No wonder you are tired cut at $ o'clock at night—no we housands have availed themselves 0 comfort of FOOT-JOY Shoes, to ove these conditions. “You cannot avoid walking, but you can wear FOOT-JOY Shoes and walk in comfort. JOY Shoes are made s, and are the last we 0 send you the FOOT-JOY book—a valuable aid to those who would keep their feet in good condition. FIELD & FLINT CO., Brockton Massachusetts Also makers of The famous Anadomff, Shoes for Men -LD tyles for all in smartness. Ballade Ultra-Radical I FEEL, O Muse, in lusty fighting trim, Crusading fires are kindling in my eye, A Surge of Life is tingling in my limb, Into my breast the prods of spirit pry. Up from my soul there leaps a loud defy That rings across the world for men to hear (No pink-heart radical with me shall vie): Allons! Hurrah! for HEAVY wines and beer! Mine is no cause to warm the breast of him From Armageddon conflicts who would fly; No shindy serving those —ad in- terim— Who make the shifting wind-straw their ally; Great heroes here are clanking, sword on thigh, | From this hot plain goes forth the Trojan cheer, The dogs of war have slipped their kennel-tie: ! for HEAVY wines and beer! | Let politicians pet a rabble’s whim! Let Faint-heart make his compro- mise with “dry jp aet pleading tears the nidget’s eye bedim, And Dives for his drop of Bevo sigh! Ours is the strength a nobler trade | to ply! Play the SILVER | EN you are tired, Wren the last 2 holes | haven’t been all they should | be, try the fresh stimulus of a brand new Silver King. It’s wonderful what psychology can do for a sick golf game! Ours is the shout of peer unto com- | peer! Ours is the ery: lusty-sinewed_battle- | Allons! Hurrah! for HEAVY wines and beer! L’Envor O Prince, your honest wisdom won't y is grinding in low This trumpet-call should shift it into high: Allons! Hurrah! for wines and beer! Leo J. Ryan. HEAVY Consistency HAT did Biggins do with the thousand dollars he won with his essay attacking the modern me- chanical age?” “He bought an automobile.” Most golfers find they get 15 to 25 yards farther with this best of all good golf balls! STILL A DOLLAR -no raise in 1 the price Wholesale Golf Distributors comicbooks.com