Life, 1917-08-16 · page 30 of 40
Life — August 16, 1917 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several brief satirical anecdotes typical of Life's humor style: **"A Stock Suffrage Argument"** mocks a congresswoman's complaint that her husband lost her umbrella, arguing men are incompetent. The punchline: women waste time on hair-restorers while men at least buy theirs efficiently. It's satire on feminist arguments about male capability—Life's position appears dismissive of women's suffrage claims. **"Hey, Mister, Are You One of Them Food-Hoarders?"** shows a small boy confronting an adult, likely referencing WWI-era food rationing concerns and black-market profiteering accusations. **"Proving It"** depicts an Irish foreman demonstrating his authority by firing a worker—ethnic stereotype humor common to the era. **"You're Double-Faced"** presents a heckler at a political meeting; the candidate deflects by insulting the interrupter's appearance. The remaining anecdotes are brief wordplay jokes. A large **Clysmic mineral water advertisement** dominates the lower left—typical period magazine advertising. The illustrations are standard period cartoons accompanying these jokes.
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