Life — August 24, 1916 — page 22: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes outdated fashion and transportation customs through whimsical illustrations. The top panel depicts "Abiyah Ho" under a tree with the caption "He did not buy her high-balls but sought her favor thirsty"—likely mocking overly romantic or affected courtship language. The bottom illustration shows a gentleman in a top hat being pulled by a horse in a makeshift contraption, captioned "A spanking team took the place of a twin-six," referencing how horses formerly replaced automobiles. The figure's speech bubble states "Sir keeps fresh in the glen air." The heading "We Revive the Fashions of [olden] Days" frames the entire piece as commentary on returning to antiquated customs. The satire targets both nostalgia for "simpler times" and the absurdity of abandoning modern conveniences like cars for horse-drawn transport. Right panel imagery of cacti and exotic settings suggests additional period-costume references.