Life, 1919-06-05 · page 32 of 46
Life — June 5, 1919 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several short humorous pieces typical of Life's satirical content: **"Aut Scissors Aut Nullus"** presents brief comic extracts mocking social conventions: a woman using an "anti-osculation mask" to prevent kissing, a husband demanding his wife obtain a doctor's certificate proving her dyspepsia predates their marriage (implying he suspects she's using illness as an excuse), and a dialogue between children about fighting. **The main cartoon** depicts two boys under a tree, one appearing to offer reconciliation or friendship after conflict—likely satirizing childhood disputes and resolutions. The page is primarily **advertising-focused**, featuring prominent ads for Clicquot Club Ginger Ale (depicting a festive gathering) and Martin & Martin Footwear Stores in New York and Chicago. The humor targets domestic life, marriage tensions, and social pretense—typical concerns of this era's satirical magazine. The content reflects early 20th-century attitudes toward relationships and propriety that modern readers would find quaint or absurd.
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