Life, 1928-04-05 · page 53 of 59
Life — April 5, 1928 — page 53: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes short humor pieces with advertisements, typical of Life magazine's format. **"Her Hero"** is a romantic joke: a man declares he'd perform any heroic act for his beloved. When she finally asks him to be heroic, she requests he propose marriage—the implication being that commitment is the ultimate challenge for men. **"A Form of Criticism"** mocks American performers abroad. A comedienne seeks work in London; when the producer approves her, she asks what role. His reply—"An obnoxious American!"—is satirical commentary on how British theatrical circles stereotyped American entertainers as loud and unrefined. The page is dominated by **Chris-Craft boat advertisements** promoting an $1995 motorboat as newly affordable for average families through mass production. Other ads address period concerns: travel sickness remedy, student cruise tours, and foot-care products (bunions, corns). A brief joke references a French astrologer's apocalyptic prediction, suggesting readers escape Houston—likely poking fun at the city's reputation.
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Life Her Hero He had been in love with her—hope- esly, he thought—for a long time. Then, one day as they were sitting to- Uu IS a gether, she looked tenderly at him, and a murmured: “Claude, didn’t you tell me once you would be willing to do any act of heroism for my sake?” “Yes, Cora, and I meant what I said,” he declared. “Well, Claude, I want you to do some- thing really heroic for m “Speak, darling, what is it?” “Ask me to be your wife It’s time you did, don’t you think?” —Happy Mag. (London). A Form of Criticism Tuey tell of a well-known comedienne, who scored in a revue on 42d Street last summer, Who went to London recently on speculation, She frequented the offices of a British revue sponsor for a job. After she spoke a few words the producer aime You'll do, You're exactly the type!” “What's the part?” she asked. “An obnoxious American!” was the re- tort.—New York Graphic. VERY family can now afford the pleasure and con- venience of Chris-Craft ownership. Standardization May we send you and volume production have brought the price of an Sto All Be Bestia eight-passenger, 30 mile-an-hour, All-Mahogany Chris- It contains the com- . plete Chris-Crafe Craft as low as $1995. Travel Sickness oF dhe even coe’ Forty-two years of experience in fine boat building, models, specifica. including the creation of ten consecutive Gold Cup Portas eadaches. wens _ winners, 15 reflected in the design of every Chris-Craft. dizziness and nervous , In addition to the $1995 model there are ten others, exhaustion. \ ranging in price up to $9750. Each a beautiful example : '\ of the boat builder’s art—staunchly made, generously | powered and luxuriously finished. ‘ : \\ CHRIS SMITH & SONS BOAT COMPANY Mothersill’s” will make 5 204 Detroit Road Algonac, Michigan your journey by sea, | \ i) New York Factory Branch 153 West 3st St., at 7th Ave. train, auto or air com- \ , fortable. pleasant and free from distress. For over 30 years lead- ingphysiciansand trav- THE WORLD'S LARGEST BUILDERS OF ALL-MAHOGANY RUNABOUTS elers have enthusias- tically endorsed its use. 2x ES1.900t Now Don’t Say You Weren't Stores or diect THE MOTWERSILL REMEDY CO., Ltd. ‘Warned! flew ort, Meatreal, Loodes,” Paris STUDENT Nexr summer, according toa French || CRUISE TOURS astrologer, the world will suffer from in- Pte) See ee amncliae wiee ree tense heat, followed by a terrific explo- |] Shore exgursions Gibraltar. Algiers, Palermo, sion, and will come to an end. In that exclusively for American tourists. Literature. i vi y, INTERCOLLEGIATE TRAVEL SUREAU case it might be wise to start now, and 2929 Broadway, N. Y. YELlowstone 7983 get as far away from Houston as pos- BUNIONS sible.—Detroit News. “Maretace Licenses Quick, saferetieffrom Bunion “5927-D—Coral Gables Lumber & Supply oa - baie Company to Mrs. W. L. Hatch. Lot 2, bik. 14, | Bain, Prevent shoe pressure. Bryan Park. (Release of lien).” Atall drug, shoe, dept. stores, 35¢ —Miami Review and Daily Record. DrScholl's Tux fortunate bride will now be able " to get shingled without going to the bar- | @ineo-pads "sirirati ber shop.—Miami Life. For Fres Sample, write The Scholl Mfg. Co., Chicaso comicbooks.com