Life — July 22, 1915 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Hard Luck" - Life Magazine, July 22, 1915 This cartoon depicts a domestic scene with comedic irony. A well-dressed man leaves through a door marked "GONE FOR THE DAY FISHING" while a woman in a hat (appearing to be his wife) stands beside him. Behind them, a sign reads "JUSTICE OF THE PEACE," suggesting they're at an official's residence or office. The joke appears to be about marital conflict or escape: the man is fleeing domestic complications—possibly related to the "Justice of the Peace" location—by claiming he's going fishing. The title "Hard Luck" reinforces the theme that he's in an unfortunate predicament, likely domestic trouble he's attempting to avoid. The cartoon satirizes men's attempts to evade spousal confrontations through transparent excuses.