Life, 1916-10-05 · page 39 of 42
Life — October 5, 1916 — page 39: what you’re looking at
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This page contains advertisements and a satirical story column. The main cartoon ("The Woman Who Didn't Understand Him") depicts a husband complaining to his wife about women's behavior—specifically how they face backward exiting streetcars and lose his tools. The wife responds by simply inviting the Smiths to dinner, which silences his complaints. The satire mocks the husband's self-absorbed griping and implies women need not engage with men's tedious grievances. The page also includes period product ads (White Rose soap, "Mum" deodorant, Cat's Paw rubber heels) typical of early-20th-century Life magazine. A brief political note references Germans supporting Hughes (presidential candidate) and suggests the Tribune newspaper should counter by endorsing Wilson—a reference to 1916 election politics. The overall tone is light domestic humor rather than pointed political satire.
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