Life, 1919-07-10 · page 42 of 50
Life — July 10, 1919 — page 42: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** with one significant satirical article titled "My Wife's Friends." The main content is a social satire describing three types of women through the narrator's observations of his wife's friendships: 1. **Maude** — an unmarried woman who constantly helps others but receives minimal reciprocation, except obligatory Christmas gifts 2. **Madge** — a wealthy woman with poor fashion sense whom the narrator's wife envies and resents 3. **Mrs. Corbin** — a sophisticated, independent woman (smokes, drinks cocktails, plays bridge and golf) whom the narrator's wife likes most yet won't admit it The satire critiques **gender expectations and social hypocrisy** of the 1920s: wives judge each other on wealth and appearance while secretly resenting successful women, yet most admire those who defy convention. Mrs. Corbin's appeal lies in her refusal to conform to traditional feminine roles. The remaining content consists of period advertisements for automobiles, cigarettes, soap, and prepared foods—typical magazine filler of that era.
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