Life, 1915-06-24 · page 11 of 45
Life — June 24, 1915 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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The top cartoon depicts a woman standing in a golf bunker while two well-dressed figures observe from behind. The caption reads: "Go it, Dad; I didn't think you had it in you." The humor appears to satirize gender expectations—the woman is golfing (traditionally a male activity), surprising the onlookers. The "Dad" reference suggests a father figure witnessing his daughter's athleticism. Below are two unrelated advice columns: "Prosperity and Patriotism" argues against hoarding during national hardship, equating selfishness with unpatriotism. "How to Rescue a Young Girl" offers tongue-in-cheek instructions for a dramatic water rescue, culminating in a joke about marriage reducing romance. A brief definition of friendship concludes the page. The content reflects early 20th-century social attitudes toward women's roles, patriotism, and courtship.
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“GO IT, DAD; I DIDN'T THINK YOU HAD IT IN You” Prosperity and Patriotism AY excellent way of showing your patriotism is by not being too inquisitive about the country’s prosperity. If some reliable newspaper says the country is prosperous, let that suffice. Do not attempt to find out how the fact is determined, nor be annoyed if you do not seem to be getting your proper share of the said prosperity. It is your duty to subordi- nate yourself to the welfare of the country. Even though every individual man, woman and child were starving to death, it would be the part of true patriots to be unselfish and uncomplaining so long as the country itself still had a good rating in Bradstrect's. Then, too, how can the country possibly be prosperous if too many people try to share it? On the other hand, if the country be not prosperous, the patriotic thing to do is to lose every cent if necessary in order to bring it back to a state of affluence. Aow How to Rescue a Young Girl HIS is the season for rescuing beautiful girls from the water. In order that it may be efficiently done, the following suggestions will be found of service: After selecting the most beautiful girl in the hotel, call on her a few days beforehand and notify her that you intend to rescue her. This will give her time to make necessary arrangements, and, when photographed after the rescue, to have on her nearly lifeless and dripping form the right kind of clothes. See her father also and make all the necessary arrangements with him to be taken into the firm, the furnishing of the cottage after the wedding trip, ete. One final word: Do not select a girl who swims too well, Just at the moment when you have reached her and are feeling a trifle spent yourself, it would be ex- tremely awkward to have her turn about and rescue you. If you married her then you might end your days as a suffragette. FRIEND is one who overlooks your virtues ard ap- preciates your faults. comicbooks.com