Life, 1928-11-16 · page 29 of 44
Life — November 16, 1928 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page combines poetry and advertisements typical of 1920s-era Life magazine. **"Fresh Hope" Poem:** A self-deprecating verse about youthful ambition that faded with age. The speaker jokes that if scientists succeed in burning water as fuel, he might finally achieve something noteworthy—"set the Thames on fire" (a British idiom meaning to accomplish something remarkable). The humor lies in the absurdity: his last hope for success depends on an impossible scientific breakthrough. **Advertisements:** The page features two travel promotions—Pinehurst, a North Carolina golf resort marketing "Indian summer" leisure, and the Clyde Line steamship company advertising luxury voyages to Havana and Miami. Both target wealthy travelers seeking winter escapes, reflecting the prosperity and leisure culture of the era. The juxtaposition of the melancholic poem against cheerful ads about escape and leisure creates subtle irony about class and aspiration typical of Life's satirical approach.
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FRESH HOPE (The day will come, according to a@ scientist, when we shall burn water as fuel.) Wutx I was young (O happy time!) I lid my programme down And gaily planned a rapid climb To credit and renown, But youth too soon was left behind ‘And with it every hope That eminence of any kind Would prove within my scope. But, should our rivers soon supply The fuel we require, It may be, after all, that I Shall set the Thames on fire. —Punch. Miwotr act is that period in life when you're glad it isn’t any worse, —Ohio State Journal —_— Just a Few Hours* to Good Times It's just overnight to an In- dian summer that lasts all winter long... to golden days of golf and outdoor Sport... to perfect, bracing climate . . . where dee draughts of pine-scent air are a daily tonic. For 30years Pinehurst has stood first in the hearts of the better type of sports lover who wishes an outdoor background for s pleasant social life. For booklet of tions address General Ofice, Pinehurst, N. C. 2 N America’s Premier Winter Resort “Only 15$ hours from New York City on through Pullmans. The luxurious Carolina Hotel, famed for its cuisine and thoughtful service, now open. Attractive- ly furnished cottages for rent reasonably. —_————___ CLYDE LINE IHESE mammoth new steamers are giving a new distinction to that glorious winter journey to Miami and Havana. Both have an enviable record of popularity among luxury-loving travelers who know the true meaning of SERVICE. Each is like a gracious and satisfying hotel .... luxurious ....colorful.... diverting... the supreme achievement in modern travel! Jo HAVANA onc MIAMI If you bestow appreciation on your personal accommodations you will revel in the charmingly decorated suites and bedrooms .... with a wide range of choice and price. Spacious lounges . . . . broad open decks . . . . glass enclosed promenades «+.-concerts....dancing....deck sports... . all that a gorgeous new ship with its endless marvels can place at your disposal! Special winter service from New York to Havana, during January, February and March —with a day’s sightseeing at Miami en route. Attractive all-expense tours including steamer accommodations, hotels and sightsceing trips. Also regular sailings from New York to Jacksonville and Miami, calling at Charleston, S. C. Special non-stop express service New York direct to Miami commencing December Ist. Automobiles carried on all Steamers New De Luxe Sister Ships Shawnee and froquois For complete information apply to Clyde Line, 25 West 43rd St. or Pier 36, North River, New York, or any authorized Tourist Agent. comicbooks.com