Life — July 8, 1915 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 56 This page contains three distinct sections: **Anthony Comstock** (top): A biographical note on the aging post-office inspector and vice-suppression activist, criticizing his tendency to meddle in cases beyond his authority despite lacking proper education or legal standing. **"For Bridge Experts Only"** (middle): A cartoon about bridge-playing, showing a pup observing card players with the caption "Well, I wonder what he sees in that?"—a visual joke about the dog's perspective on the game. **"Old Adages Disproved"** (bottom): Satirizes the saying "people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" by arguing glass houses actually offer advantages (transparency, durability), making the adage obsolete. The final section, "On the Safe Side," presents a humorous dialogue between Girlie and Harold about kissing's hygiene risks.