Life, 1920-02-19 · page 14 of 48
Life — February 19, 1920 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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**"Lent" poem by Clinton Scollard:** A satirical poem mocking the hypocrisy of Lenten observance—how society abandons fashionable indulgences (dances, dinners, fancy clothes) during this religious period, yet uses the time for vanity projects like "hats and Easter dresses." The joke is that self-denial becomes self-focused vanity. **"The Incubator Baby" cartoon:** This appears to be political commentary on American expansion or foreign policy, depicting the U.S. (represented as a figure) incubating something, with a thin, elongated figure (possibly representing a foreign nation or colonial territory) standing nearby observing. The exact reference is unclear without additional context. **"In Crowded New York" and "Family of a Celebrity":** Humorous anecdotes about urban social life and celebrity culture.
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310 Lent OW that all the fads of fashion Run to sad and somber hues, And the skies are drear and ashen, And one often has the “blues”; Now disgruntled Mrs. Grundy Says to beaus and belles, “ Repent,” And the week seems one long Sun- day— It is Lent! Now that dances, now that dinners, Are considered quite taboo ; Now there’s such a crowd of sinners In the unaccustomed pew; Now that teas are on the tapis (Oh, the savory Ceylon scent!) And one scarcely dares be happy— Tt is Lent! Now that social self-denial Is, beyond all doubt, the thing, And old Time creeps round the dial Like a bird with wounded wing, And, if one the truth confesses, Now that maiden hours are spent Planning hats and Easter dresses— It is Lent! Clinton Scollard. In Crowded New York “IT was very thoughtful of you to recommend that delightful taurant.” res- “You mean the one just off Fifth Avenue? Don't you love luncheons there?” “Oh, I started for luncheon, but only got there in time for tea.” WHEN THE GIKL YOU THOUGHT YOU HAD MADE THE INCUBATOR BABY RUDE AWAKENINGS A HIT WITH INTRODUCES You TO HER FIANCE The Family of a Celebnty LTHOUGH the sun was blazing hot, the family of Jonah was sitting outside in the sand. There were guests in the house of Jonah, but Mother Jonah was with the family. Mother Jonah looked bored. So did all the little Jonahs. So did the handmaidens. From inside the tent came a droning sound. The two elder Jonah boys ¢x- changed winks. Jonah was recounting, for the seven hundred and forty- fhith time, his adventure with the whale. ‘I s SE your head salesman is the nerviest man in “No,” replied the president of the big corporation; “ it’s our efficiency expert. He's just put himself through his own psychological test, and decided that his salary should be doubled.” comicbooks.com