Life, 1920-01-01 · page 9 of 48
Life — January 1, 1920 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Top Cartoon: "The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up"** A cherub-like figure stands beside a massive tree trunk carved with "LIFE 1883-1920," suggesting this marks Life magazine's death or significant transition. The date range indicates the publication's 37-year run. **Poem: "Charity"** Attributed to Clinton Scollard, this poem praises an unnamed woman ("Charity") for her beauty, grace, and virtue—likely a compliment piece rather than satire. **Bottom Illustration: "Wise Men"** Shows an elderly scholar or writer hunched over books and manuscripts, apparently working by lamplight. This appears a straightforward illustration accompanying the "Charity" poem rather than political satire. The page overall seems commemorative rather than satirical, possibly marking a significant moment for the publication itself.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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