Life, 1918-03-21 · page 48 of 56
Life — March 21, 1918 — page 48: what you’re looking at
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This page contains a serialized short story titled "Straightening Him Out" about domestic relations, alongside period advertisements. **The Story**: Mr. Tillerton, anxious about his 17-year-old daughter Maud receiving frequent male callers, attempts to assert authority over his wife to impose supervision. His approach is comically ineffectual—he "sides up to her deferentially" rather than commanding. His wife, who is editing a woman's club thesis, calmly summons Maud and prepares to hear her out, implicitly suggesting the father's concerns are overblown. **The Satire**: The humor lies in the contrast between Tillerton's self-image as "a man of the world" and his actual weakness in domestic matters. His wife's composed response—she's busy but will listen to Maud directly—deflates his patriarchal pretensions. This reflects early 20th-century anxieties about changing gender dynamics and women's increasing independence (the wife's involvement in women's clubs signals progressive activism). **Advertisements** include motor car tops, dental products, and a sexology book—typical of the era's commercial messaging.
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