Life, 1928-09-28 · page 13 of 36
Life — September 28, 1928 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains political satire from the "Presidential Year" section. The top cartoon mocks someone (likely a politician) offering ladies a ride in an old-fashioned vehicle, with the caption "Maybe you'd like to ride in something of a novelty, ladies"—satirizing outdated political appeals. The lower cartoon shows three well-dressed people discussing "ear muffs in September" and "a talking movie up the street," referencing early sound film technology as novelty entertainment. The text includes a lengthy radio address transcript and humorous poems titled "Companionate" and "A Lower Plane," where two politicians argue about campaign promises. The overall theme ridicules political rhetoric, outmoded campaigning methods, and the gap between promises and delivery. The magazine uses satire to critique contemporary political culture.
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Presidential Year A Constant Radio Listener's Panorama ....My part in today’s ceremonies is necessarily and appropriately brief but 1 cannot let this opportunity pass to. ...we are assembled. ...1 am proud... .at this time....to my mind....he likes apple- cake I never cared for apple-cake. .. .in my opinion and in the opinion of count- kss.... Rosette Rosette....a man who ..as boy and man. ...a man who.... acts executive legislative and judicial... . highest gift of be people... .question of fundamental importance....she didn’t sy yes and she didn’t say no....of by and for the people... .constructive not destructive... .through the black of night . my carnest belief and conviction. . . . we have passed through a period of.... unexampled vision and foresight have cared the approval of....for Ohio cloudy and warmer in northwest portion ..principles of American democracy ..and this is Maclyn Tolley speaking let me quote that declaration of... . when this gong strikes it will be exactly ..the rights of the people. ...we ex- tend a friendly hand... .production and distribution... fiscal year ending... . these are not my figures but the figures of....farmer at his plow and the small business man on Main Street. . . .C-O-N- ST-A-N-T-I-N-O-P-L-E. ...I have faith in the people. ...get out and get under the moon....marts of trade... .back- “Maybe you'd like to ride in something of a novelty, ladies.” bone of the nation. ...rank and file.... classes and masses. . . . irrespective of race color or creed... .our solemn pledge... . equality of opportunity. . . .the sanctity of “What's he selling ear muffs in September for?” “There's a talking movie up the street.” -..sum total of human happiness St. Louis woman with a diamond ring ....backbone of the nation... . was never truer than it is today... .Gounod's G-0-U-N-O-D Gounod’s neral March of the Marionettes”... .if Thomas Jefler- son were here today... .this day and age ....We face a period of....the Buob- Ingelman Company, makers of Sweet- sleep Mattresses, having courteously con- sented to stand by... . Tupper Greenwald, Companionate Sue Wuen we are married, let us plan To see each other all we can. I'll meet you every now and then When I'm not out with other men. He And me, I'll give you lots of things: Roadsters, orchids, champagne, rings, And now and then, a warm caress, If you'll just tell me your address. George Mitchell. A LOWER PLANE First Potitician: I’m going to tell the truth about you in my next speech. Secono Potrtictan: I thought you promised not to do any mud-slinging! comicbooks.com