Life, 1919-06-12 · page 9 of 46
Life — June 12, 1919 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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The top cartoon depicts two men in formal attire examining a camel at what appears to be a zoo or exhibition. The caption reads: "EDWIN, IF I COULD EXPRESS AS MUCH CONTEMPT FOR SOME WOMEN I KNOW AS THAT CAMEL EXPRESSES FOR US, I'D BE PERFECTLY HAPPY." This is a misogynistic joke typical of early 20th-century humor. The satire works by comparing women unfavorably to a camel's apparent disdain—suggesting women deserve contempt similar to what the animal displays. The camel's expression of superiority becomes a metaphor for masculine frustration with women. The lower image shows children with a baby carriage outdoors. The caption reads: "SAMMY: DARN IT! I WISH I HADN'T ASKED MA FOR A BABY BROTHER!" This is domestic humor about sibling rivalry and childcare responsibilities.
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seer lle “EDWIN, LF 1 COULD EXPRESS AS MUCH CONTEMPT FOR SOME WOMEN 1 KNOW AS THAT CAMEL EXPRESSES FOR US, I'D BE PERFECTLY HAPPY" teed, gilt-edge investment with sure return in a happy ation, \s the children’s wardrobes are often painfully scanty, the strenuous fort- night leaves some of them literally too ed to send home. Mrs. Mohr wel- s donations of partly worn cloth- for children under twelve, and en even“ clothes can be shortened and used for the larger chil- iren, Shoes of all sizes are very use- il. They are sure to fit someone who needs them badly. Toys, books, dolls, en old valentines and Christmas ards suggest a different world to those children who have none of these things in their lives, grown-up” The work is entirely dependent on the generosity of Lire’s readers, Vis- itors are always welcome at the Farm Remittances should be made payable to Lire’s Fresh Air Fund. Acknowl- cdgment is made in Lire about three weeks after receipt, and by letter if the sender’s address is given. Sammy: DARN 1T! 1 WISH I HADN'T ASKED MA FER A BABY BROTHER! comicbooks.com