Life, 1928-11-30 · page 3 of 52
Life — November 30, 1928 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **advertisements and travel content** rather than political satire or editorial cartoons. The left side contains two distinct pieces: "A Moment in History" (a humorous anecdote about bed company executives), and "Gridiron Glimpses: The Old Grad" (a poem about an intoxicated football alumnus at a game). The latter mocks college football culture and excessive drinking—a light satirical jab at sports culture rather than political commentary. The right side is dominated by **advertising**: a Cunard cruise line promotion for Havana travel, and a Southern California tourism advertisement featuring a photograph of what appears to be a scenic valley with palm trees. The page reflects 1920s leisure culture and commercial interests rather than serious political satire.
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A Moment in History Tue present of the O-So-Comfy Bed and Quilt Company strode up and down, up and down, outside the closed door. He looked worried, and well he might; for inside that door lay the company’s most competent architect, in the throes of idea- ranges ~ snow peaks ~ *. + flowers-palms healing sunshine! een 4 * fascinating allwinter J oys.- birth. The architect had promised some- thing new and catchy in the way of bed construction, and the president knew he would come through—but the strain of waiting was beginning to tell. Finally, after what seemed an eternity, the door opened and a freckle-faced office boy announced: “It’s twins!” Gridiron Glimpses The Old Grad Tue axctent grad becomes quite mad When shouting, “I'm the halfback’s dad,” And pounds the shoulders, smites the back Ot everyone with mighty whack. As ghastly shricks come from his chest He rips the buttons off your vest And dents your derby in his zest. But this I'll say in his defense: His liquid spirits are immense! You needn't cough, you needn’t ask To sample “something” in his flask— Which “something” proves the pest a picker Of sweet and soul-sustaining liquor! A. LL. Havana... ... This Winter... ... By Cunard AVANA ... America’s most accessible and brilliant Winter resort... horseracing and Jai-Alai games... . modern gaicty ++. with its tropical nights... side walk cafés and fascinating casinos. You may travel to Havana in the Caronia, famous transatlantic liner. . . the usual Cunard First Class service . . . real beds +».with hot and cold running water... glass-enclosed deck... verandah café... delicious food delicately served. Beginning January Sth... the Caronia leaves New York every Saturday ++. and from Havana every Tuesday... Advance hotel reservations, if you desire, made in Havana... special 13 day trips ++-all expenses $210 up. Fora perfect New Year’s Eve at Havana ++eleave on the Caronia Dec. 27th on a special 9 day cruise... all expenses...$17S up. See Your Local Agent CUNARD HAVANA SERVICE UTR: Published Weekly by Life Publishing Company, $93 Madi Ben York Port Os totes oct of Maen SS ae Madison Ave., New Y. ee Everyebere—palertined valiey bealecards, greets of golden oranges, east save peaks! ROM the balmy spring-like “winter” sun- shine of Southern California comes better health, renewed energy . . . happier living con- ditions. Children, too, thrive wonderfully here —out of doors all winter beneath the energizing sub-tropic sua! “Winter,” in this land of contrasts, appears only on nearby snow-crested mountain peaks, for a mile below in the warm, sunny valleys flowers bloom, golden oranges ripen, birds sing and people enjoy life in a new way. Southern California's natural beauty and natural wonders await your visit. There are countless novel things to see and do; astounding contrasts; trips to the vast desert wonderland of Death Valley and Palm Springs; to the High Sierra, where giant peaks are swept by blizzards while you bask in Owens Valley's sunshine. Gay hotels, or quieter places; fine theaters, cafes —everything a metropolis can offer in alluring entertainment. For, Los Angeles will delight you with its cosmopolitan attractions and spirit. Los Angeles County is among the richest in natural resources, with agricultural products annually approximating $95,000,000 and oil fields rated at a billion dollars. This is the winter you should be in Southern California. It is the trip of a lifetime! You will A. Est'd as 2nd return home bettered physically and mentally. Now—before you do anything else—sign and mail the coupon for “’Seuthern California Through the Camera,”* an authentic book of pictures show- ing exactly what you will see in Southern Cali- fornia winter and summer. Southern California Krai apnoao im Amenrea® Alb Yoar Clab of Seathere California, Dept, 11-2 Chamber of Commerce Bldg, Los Aneles, Calif. Piease send me yout free book let “Southern California Through the Camera.” Also booklets telling especially of the attractions ia the counties which I bave checked. Los Angeles 1) Orange Los Acgeles Sports Santa Barbara (San Bervardioo (1) S10 Diego (Riverside 0 Veotera Y. Subscription, $5.00. Vol. 92, No. 2404, Nov. 30, 1928. Ent’ Yate at the Post Office Dept., Canada. Copyright 1928, Life Pub. Co., in U. osseseions. comicbooks.com