Life, 1927-05-05 · page 7 of 46
Life — May 5, 1927 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The dominant content is a full-page advertisement for the Anchor Line cruise service, promoting travel to Scotland as "The Romantic Gate to the Old World." The small left-column piece, "They Asked Him Another," appears to be a **joke about historical ignorance**: a patient fails to answer increasingly simple trivia questions (Roman conquest of Britain, "Paradiselost," Battle of Waterloo, and America's discovery), with the punchline that "His mentality is that of a crossword puzzlist." Below this is a **product advertisement for Marine eye drops**, featuring an illustration of two faces, claiming the product soothes tired eyes after activities like motoring. The page reflects early 20th-century American magazine conventions mixing humor, advertising, and commercial content.
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They Asked Him Another THE atmosphere was tense. A *s reason hung in the balance. t Roman general conquered “Emu,” replied the patient. His relatives gasped. “Ask him another!" directed the alist. ho wrote ‘Paradise Lost’?” “Gnu,” gurgled the patient. His relatives shuddered. in response to the spe- cialist’s gentle nod——‘‘was the Battle of Waterloo?” “Ty aid the patient, beaming upon them all. His relatives wept. “We'll make one more effort,” said the specialist. k him the simplest question possibl There silence for three sec- onds. ‘Then— “Who discovered America?” “Gnome,” said the patient promptly. “It is as I feared,” announced the specialist. “His mentality is that of a crossword puzzlist.” 4. H. F. Miles from Anywhere A seventit-cnape history class, which bad just finished studying Colonial life, was on examination. One of the ques- tions was, “Discuss life in Colonial times.” One boy wrote: “There were not many cities, and what there were, were out in the country.” —Indianapolis News. and Refreshing to Eyes after Motoring When you return from a dusty ride with red, strained, irritated eyes, apply a few drops of harmless Murine. Soon they will be clear again and will feel as strong and fresh as they look. Try it! Write Murine Co., Di } Chica; ERLE benks en bs Peseta Tee Cone oe EYES ships The Romantic ate to the Old World The ideal way to the Old World, through the natural Gateway of Ancient Caledonia—Scot- land, land of mists and mystery; rugged High- lands in the North; romantic Lowlands in the South; and all around, Lochs, Rivers and Firths. Beautiful Edinburgh; great old Castles; thriv- ing Glasgow; the picturesque Hebrides, snug little Orkneys and Shetlands. Wallace, Bruce, Queen Mary, Bannockburn, and Scottish Independence. Then gallant Sir Walter, his beautiful poems and enchant- ing novels. And such great Salmon in Loch Lomond—such thrilling Golf on Ancient Links. All at this Open Door to Europe. A freshly interesting and a surprisingly delightful way to travel to any part of the Old World. Four new Anchor Liners, second to none in equipment, solid travel - comfort and high- standard service. ‘These splendid ships are just like a friendly club. Moderate cost and only seven days from New York to Glasgow. See your local agent or write to 25 Broadway, N. Y.C. TRANSYLVANIA CALIFORNIA CALEDONIA CAMERONIA 17000 comicbooks.com