Life, 1928-04-26 · page 30 of 35
Life — April 26, 1928 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and book review content**, not political satire. The central item is a rhymed review of André Maurois's biography of **Benjamin Disraeli**, the 19th-century British Prime Minister. The verse humorously summarizes Disraeli's life: his dandyish youth, failed literary ambitions, financial struggles, unlikely marriage to an older woman (Mary Anne), and eventual rise to political prominence. The reference to "Mr. Arliss" suggests a contemporary stage or film portrayal of Disraeli. The page also advertises **Pocket Ben watches** (by Westclox) and **Welch's Grape Juice**, promoting the latter as a health product. The advertisement emphasizes the juice's nutritional value and purity. There is no apparent political cartoon or satire—the Disraeli review is literary commentary on a historical biography, not contemporary political commentary.
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Life | Rhymed Reviews | New Model PocketGen The busier you are, the more you need a reli- able watch. This new model Pocket Ben is that kind —and it’s not only good- looking but sturdy— dependable. Sold everywhere for $1.50. With night-and- day dial, $2.25. Buile by the makers of Big Ben and other Westclox WESTERN CLOCK COMPAN La Salle, Illinois NewAuto Clock Attractive, convenient, re- Liable, Pits any car.Quickly 4 on dash of above Disraeli By André Maurois. Tus work reveals the longings, aims And deeds of Benjamin Disraeli, Against whose blaze the colder flames Of Peel and Gladstone show but palely. D. Appleton & Co. A sallow, keen, Byronic lad With fancy clothes and glossy ringlets, He wrote romances, mostly bad, And yearned to walk with dukes and kinglets. Surmounting failure, on he went, Oppressed by debts he could not settle; He won a seat in Parliament, Made friends and foes and proved his mettle. And then he married Mary Anne. This union, such as men dis- par: The bride was twelve years older than The bridegroom,—proved a_per- fect marriage. As England's premier, earl and peer, © contemned and hated Queen’s beloved vizier, Kept Europe's chancelleries busy. He bought the new Suez Canal, He baffled Russia’s moves com- pletely; And kings were proud to call him pal princes sweetly. And beamed upon him The game was keen, the stakes were high, He used the cards that Fate pur- veyed him; You sce him, calm, polite and dry, About as Mr. Arliss played him. Of politics he made an art, This chief of swift and bold deci- ions Whose genius warmed the nation’s heart; He dreamed great dreams and saw great visions. Arthur Guiterman. f HE peak of the magazine ‘year—The Burlesque Num- ber of Lire. Out next week. Rich in health = values Fruit Nourishment Body=building Minerals Energy Value Just as “good for you” as fresh fruit, Welch’s Grape Juice is the juice of fresh fruit—pressed right from ripe Concord grapes. It tastes deliciously of the ripe grapes no matter how you serve it,— straight, blended or diluted, —because the flavor is so pure and rich. No other grape juice has the fine flavor of Welch’s, because Welch’s is pressed from the very choicest grapes. At the soda fountain, ask for straight Welch’s or a Welch-ade. Some favorite ways to serve Welch's athome are printed on every label. Free: Ideas for Popular Fruit Drinks and occasions to serve them. Send a post- card to The Welch Grape Juice Co., L-83, Westfield, N.Y. In Canada—St. Cathar ines, Ont. Mix Welch's half and half with ginger ale. WELCH’'S Once you've tasted Welch’s no other grape juice will db comicbooks.com