Life — October 13, 1910 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Explanation for Modern Readers This page contains two satirical pieces from *Life* magazine: **"Not Yet"** references Secretary of the Treasury McVeagh's plans for new currency designs. The satire mocks how long the dollar has "shrunk" in value over two years, suggesting the wait for redesigned bills is pointless when the currency itself is deteriorating. **"Accommodating"** depicts a dialogue between a man seeking a ten-dollar loan and another who fears lending would damage their friendship. The joke plays on social awkwardness around money between friends—a timeless theme, though the specific ten-dollar amount reflects early 20th-century economics. The lower illustration shows a couple with a dog, captioned with banter about trimming hats versus cuffs, illustrating marital domestic negotiations.