Life, 1920-05-27 · page 27 of 44
Life — May 27, 1920 — page 27: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple satirical pieces typical of *Life* magazine's social commentary: **"The Message of the Violet"** (top illustration): Shows a woman receiving flowers, likely satirizing romantic gestures or courtship rituals of the era. **"The Law"** (text section): Discusses post-WWI peace philosophy, arguing that lasting peace requires forbearance and cooperation—not military armament. The piece draws parallels between international relations and labor disputes, suggesting the same principles apply to both. **"Sexton" cartoon** (bottom): A country church sexton warns a visitor to lock his car because it's "New Yorker's day"—satirizing the reputation of New York City residents as thieves or morally questionable visitors to small towns. **"Golf caddie" dialogue** (right): A brief joke about a caddie watching a golf ball. **Bottom photograph**: Shows a domestic scene of a spouse joining her husband at his office when he's detained—apparently illustrating companionship or devotion. The page satirizes post-war ethics, urban stereotypes, and domestic life.
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