Life, 1919-01-23 · page 39 of 42
Life — January 23, 1919 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Main Content: "Memorable Days in History (According to Little Bobbie)"** This is a humorous list describing childhood misadventures from a boy's perspective. The satire lies in treating trivial, embarrassing childhood incidents—pie-eating contests, forgotten bathwater, accidental photography of an aunt—as if they were historically significant "memorable days." The accompanying sketch shows a man presenting a lock of hair to a woman, captioned as an engagement memento, adding nostalgic sentimentality to the juvenile humor. **Advertisements:** The page includes two period advertisements: an Arrow Evening Shirt (emphasizing a wrinkle-free patent bosom), and The Hollenden hotel in Cleveland. These are typical early 20th-century luxury goods ads targeting the magazine's affluent readership. **Historical Context:** The humor relies on contrasting grand historical language with mundane childhood experiences—a common satirical device in Life magazine's gentle, family-friendly social commentary.
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Memorable Days in History (According to Little Bobbie) E day he won a pie-eating contest, and about a quarter of an hour afterwards—wished he had never even heard of pie. The day he took three of the parlor sofa cushions along ayground, for use as first, second and third base, pectively. The day a brand new truck arrived at the fire-house s the street, and his friend, the captain, permitted him to accompany the crew on a trial run. The day he was lured by the strains of a passing band to jump from the window of the bathroom, where he had been sent for his weekly ablution; and in his excitement— forgot to turn off the water. The day he shot “crap” with a gang of newsboys; and t when it was his turn to roll, became suddenly aware he immediate proximity of Aunt Prudence. I y Uncle Bill presented him with a jack-knife— itted to caution him against trying it out on the rear The day he caught his first fish, The day he helped Aunt Mary weed her garden, and was rewarded with a huge bowl of strawberry i mand a dotlar bill The day the schoolhouse burned down. The day he was sent to the drugstore for a large bottle stor oil, but was informed hy the clerk that there 1 be none in stock for some time. The day of days when—to square off old scores—he hed across the table after dinner, and handed the ister a snap-shot he had secretly taken of Aunt Trudence as she was fanning her hair dry. urnal, Vay x a N\ATRVRAN SAN CAB MAES “LOOK, HENRY! I JUST FOUND THE LOCK OF HAIR YOU GAVE ME WHEN WE WERE ENGAGED.” Donchesler? = mARROW Ovening SHIRT At table, theatre or dance the patent bosom of a Donchester shirt remains flat; creascless and in its Cluctt. Peabody & Co. The Test THE GUEST who visits The Hollenden for the first time generally does so on somebody's recom- mendation. But when he returns a second and third time—and keeps coming back year after year—it's because he has found this hotel to be truly first class. European plan, with bath: Suites at various prices 800 K comicbooks.com