Life, 1920-05-13 · page 15 of 52
Life — May 13, 1920 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct pieces. The upper section, "Wives of My Husband's Friends," is a satirical character sketch describing different types of women—a window-shopper, a social worker, a gossip, and others—poking fun at wives who embody stereotypical female behaviors and interests. Below that, "The Heyday of the Spy" discusses government informants and secret police, criticizing the use of paid spies and informers as an inefficient and morally questionable system. The accompanying illustration depicts what appears to be a conversation between two figures in an ornate interior setting, likely satirizing suspicious or secretive dealings. A separate short story titled "Realization" begins at the bottom, about twins separated at birth discovering each other.
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