Life, 1917-08-02 · page 32 of 40
Life — August 2, 1917 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several brief humor pieces typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines: **"Danger Signals"** describes an automotive safety device using colored bulbs and a musical alarm to warn of speeding—a joke about early car safety innovations. **"A Rousing Welcome for Him"** is a short domestic joke playing on misunderstanding: a caller wants to speak to the husband, but the wife's terse reply suggests marital discord. **"Silent Contempt"** satirizes courtroom dignity: a defendant convicted despite evidence finds a clever way to show contempt (by remaining silent) while avoiding formal charges. **"How Different"** presents a naturalist's observation that only male frogs vocalize—accompanying a cartoon showing a woman speaking while a man sits silent, implying women talk more than men. **"Ship's Officer"** is a brief naval humor piece about a watch alarm sounding like ship's bells. The page is mostly **advertising** for Clysmic table water (lithiated sparkling water). The final cartoon shows a woman unable to choose between two men, saying she needs "both." These represent typical magazine humor: mild observations about gender, technology, and social situations.
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