Life, 1914-07-16 · page 7 of 40
Life — July 16, 1914 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains satirical commentary on early 20th-century fashion and social trends. **Top Section ("In the Fashion"):** Mocks women who draw their eyebrows low and wear their hair pulled down to appear fashionable—a style described as "out of style now." The satire criticizes women slavishly following trends. **"Not Quite Satisfactory":** A brief joke about a lawyer recommending divorce, suggesting marital discord. **Bottom Cartoon ("Which is Which?"):** The caption identifies one figure as Professor Highbrow (discoverer of a new planet) and another as Algie Sparks (inventor of the latest tango step). The scene appears to satirize the era's obsession with both scientific achievement and dance crazes as equally notable accomplishments, likely mocking the public's fascination with trivial entertainment versus serious intellectual work.
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TM OMATTTETiuiTtnTicN iT In the Fashion HE feminine highbrow Is so out of style now No lady would dare to look wise; She must draw her locks low And take care not to show Any head rising over her eyes. The lady whose passion Enslaves her to fashion Covers also her cheeks with her hair ; But how she would grumble And blushingly mumble If it really and truly grew there! ‘WHICH IS WHICH? Not Quite Satisfactory AUD: Would you recommend the lawyer who got you your last divorce? Beatrix: Well, his charges are rea- sonable, but I've enjoyed more noto- riety with others. ONE OF THESE MEN IS PROFESSOR HIGHBROW, THE DISCOVERER OF A NEW PLANET, AND THE OTHER IS ALGIE SPARKS, THE INVENTOR OF THE LATEST TANGO STEP comicbooks.com