Life, 1910-01-20 · page 24 of 36
Life — January 20, 1910 — page 24: what you’re looking at
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This page from Life magazine contains several humorous pieces satirizing early 20th-century American life: **"Why Autos Frighten Horses"** mocks the recent arrival of automobiles by presenting a comedic explanation from two Kansas City girls. The joke compares a horseless car to "a pair of pants walkin' down the street without a man in 'em"—horses are confused by mechanical movement without an animal pulling it, making them afraid of the inexplicable sight. **"A Modern Version"** is a parody of the nursery rhyme "Simple Simon," where the pieman boasts of his Missouri pioneer ancestry to justify his high prices. It satirizes American frontier mythology and commercialism. **"Strong Proof"** jokes about a breach-of-promise lawsuit, where the defendant claims "temporary insanity" proved by love letters—implying the letters themselves demonstrate insanity, thus disproving genuine intention to marry. The page also contains a Brewster & Co. automobile advertisement, typical of period trade publishing mixed with editorial content.
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