Life, 1919-11-27 · page 11 of 36
Life — November 27, 1919 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top illustration shows a couple examining an overturned automobile, captioned "HER FATHER'S CAR." This appears to be satirical commentary on young people's reckless behavior with parental property—a common theme in early 20th-century Life magazine. The damaged vehicle suggests either careless driving or an accident caused by youthful irresponsibility. Below that, "A Gamble" discusses the Rockefeller Institute's receipt of ten million dollars intended to prolong human life. The satire questions whether this is worthwhile, noting that people still experience accidents, war, and suffering. The page also includes "A Petition" (a humorous poem about a newspaper reader's complaints) and "Gentle Rules for Family Practice" offering satirical domestic advice. The bottom illustration, "Punching the Bag," shows boxing practice—likely recreational humor rather than political commentary.
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HER FATHER’S CAR A Gamble TH Rockefeller Institute has recently been the recipi ent of ten millions of dollars from its patron saint, Mr. Rockefeller. This money, it is said, will be used for the purpose of prolonging human life. What is the necessity? Do people want to prolong their lives? There is no evidence at present to support this theory. People still continue to submit themselves to accidents in an increasing variety of forms. Wars are still going on. The doctors are still doing business. Joy has been reduced to a minimum by the reformers, and taxes are on the increase. That anyone should still care to prolong his life is doubtful, to say the least ‘ou going to attend this Industrial Conference?” Sure. It’s about the only form of entertainment left open to the tired business man.”” 889 A Petition EAR Lady in The Seat Behind, Who reads my morning paper, Assuredly I do not mind This thrifty little caper Although the feather on yc Oft tickles poor nec Not for a trifling thing like that Would I your pleasure wreck Dear Lady in The Seat B I've learned to knew y taste; Your favorite page I quickly find Lest moments rare I waste The sporting news y« And stocks and t But you could read for “The Love Advice « Dear Lady in The Scat Be My morning paper T hope you're graciously in To hear my simple plead This favor slight on me bestow, And pacify my rage— When you're through reading,, let know, So I may turn the page! MoL F Gentle Rules for Family Practice D' INT start anything before break fast To fathers: Remember that your boy will be disappointed if you don’t tell him at least once in his life that he had better go and live somewhere else and see how he likes it. Every mother is entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of lost articles. Don’t ask father for money just because he happens to be in good humor. If you do, he will begin to throttle down his face, even when he wants to laugh PUNCHING THE BAG comicbooks.com