Life, 1920-03-11 · page 38 of 40
Life — March 11, 1920 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **three advertisements and one cartoon** from an early 20th-century Life magazine issue. The **main cartoon** (bottom right) depicts "The Commuting Bridegroom Leaves for the Office"—showing a newly married man departing for work while his bride waves goodbye at home. The satire targets the emerging phenomenon of suburban commuting and the domestic separation it created for modern married couples. The husband, dressed formally, represents the new urban professional worker, while the wife remains confined to the domestic sphere. The **advertisements** promote Arrow Collars, Hawknit hosiery, and Fifield hats—all men's fashion items emphasizing style and respectability, which humorously contrasts with the cartoon's commentary on modern married life and work-life balance. The page collectively satirizes turn-of-the-century masculine identity: professional appearance, commuting culture, and changing marriage dynamics.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
HOSIERY or MEN HAWKNIT hosiery car- ties with it imposing credentials. Many years of experience and steady improvement have resulted in a product that meets the most critical requirements. At your Dealer's SHAW STOCKING CO. Lowell. Mass. FOLLOW THE ARROW S AND YOU FOLLOW THE STYLE | ARROW COLLARS| —_—as oe Sent 8 Fee 42. THE COMMUTING BRIDEGROOM LEAVES FOR THE OFFICE comicbooks.com