Life, 1920-01-01 · page 13 of 48
Life — January 1, 1920 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two satirical pieces about Canadian politics and marriage. The main illustration depicts a stern older man (labeled as "Premier" of Ontario, Canada) aiming a rifle at a table where a younger man sits with a drink. A travel bag marked "T.M.T." sits nearby. The left text mocks the Premier for voluntarily reducing his salary, questioning whether Ottawa officials should face similar "unorthodox ideas." The right section, "His Mite," uses marriage as metaphor: a girl receives a home and car as dowry, prompting commentary about the "bridegroom's supply" and financial contributions. The cartoon satirizes both political frugality and marital economics through exaggerated visual contrast—the rifle suggests dramatic consequences for unconventional financial decisions.
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