Life, 1919-11-06 · page 14 of 36
Life — November 6, 1919 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two satirical pieces. The top illustration, "The World Forgetting—By the World Forgot," depicts figures reclining on clouds with a celestial body above, likely satirizing romantic honeymoon fantasies or newlyweds' unrealistic expectations. Below, "Safety First" is a humorous anecdote about a joiner (carpenter) who received a mysterious envelope containing a dollar bill and cigar store coupons—apparently lottery winnings. The text satirizes both the joiner's superstitious hope and the dubious nature of such prize schemes, suggesting the narrator is conducting an untrustworthy lottery where actual cash winnings are minimal, with mostly worthless coupons distributed instead. The accompanying illustration shows chaotic street activity, likely depicting the scramble surrounding such schemes. The "Literary Item" section briefly notes three Englishmen who have written books about sex.
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