Life — February 12, 1920 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 261 The top cartoon depicts a domestic scene where a man reads a newspaper while women gather in a parlor. The dialogue reveals gossip about "young Wimbleton," who recently met a woman and hasn't seen his husband in six months—the first thing he asked about was the husband's whereabouts. The satire targets marital infidelity and social hypocrisy. The joke's sting relies on the surprise revelation that "Wimbleton" is male, suggesting homosexual behavior. This reflects early-20th-century satirical treatment of scandalous social conduct. The accompanying text discusses democracy and job-seeking. Below is an unrelated photograph labeled "The Perfect Spark Plug," showing a horse-drawn sleigh.