Life, 1919-03-20 · page 38 of 44
Life — March 20, 1919 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine contains primarily **advertisements and satirical commentary** rather than political cartoons. The main features include: 1. **Ed. Pinaud's Hair Tonic ad**: A French luxury product marketed to refined consumers, featuring a caricatured man's face—typical early-20th-century advertising imagery. 2. **"Hapgood to Denmark" brief**: Commentary on Norman Hapgood's appointment as U.S. minister to Denmark. The piece notes Denmark was neutral during WWI, making the diplomatic post less important than before, while also suggesting Hapgood and Scandinavians share "progressive ideas"—likely gentle satire about his suitability for the role. 3. **"Who Am I?" riddle**: A poetic personification piece that reveals the answer as "Regret"—typical *Life* magazine's whimsical wordplay. 4. **Street scene cartoon**: Shows William Jones spending Sunday, with a caption playing on class/leisure assumptions. The page reflects *Life*'s mix of commercial advertisements, light social commentary, and humorous puzzles rather than hard-hitting political satire.
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