Life, 1920-03-04 · page 65 of 78
Life — March 4, 1920 — page 65: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes advertising with satirical content about Postmaster General Albert Burleson (identified in the poem's title). The poem "Hip, Hip for Burleson!" appears to praise him with backhanded compliments—a common satirical technique. The verses celebrate Burleson while ostensibly acknowledging his unpopularity ("may seem a bit unruly"), suggesting the piece mocks his controversial policies or management style during his tenure under President Wilson. The bottom cartoon depicts a domestic scene where a little girl tells an adult she'd be spanked if she made noise "like her"—likely commentary on women's restricted social roles or children's discipline standards of that era. The page is primarily dominated by a full-page **Tiffany & Co. advertisement** for pearls, jewelry, and silverware, making this largely a commercial publication space. The satirical content is secondary to advertising.
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