Life — April 8, 1920 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page contains two fashion illustrations labeled "Advance Styles—Autumn of 1920" showing women's clothing with "cushions and false whiskers" for equestrian wear. The left figure wears a sleuthing coat; the right shows Bryan riding togs. Below are two opinion pieces: "For Shame, Hartford!" criticizes Hartford's potential desecration of Mark Twain's home, arguing the city should preserve it as a memorial to the famous author. The writer expresses surprise that Hartford residents don't better appreciate Twain's legacy. "Friendly Advice" is a brief dialogue where "Mr. Puff" suggests sending his "wild son" somewhere to be "assembled," with "Mr. Mutt" recommending disassembly instead—likely a joke about a destructive or unruly child. The page mixes fashion satire, literary commentary, and humor typical of Life magazine's format.