Life, 1920-05-27 · page 30 of 44
Life — May 27, 1920 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes satirical humor with advertising, typical of early 20th-century Life magazine. **The cartoons/jokes:** The "Aut Scissors Aut Nullus" section contains three brief humorous anecdotes mocking human nature and social pretense. The "Cutthroat Competition" strip depicts two street vendors selling coats in London, each exaggerating their bargains to undercut the other—satirizing competitive dishonesty. "The Gown" jokes about a woman's unflattering dress by suggesting it's easier to describe what's missing than what's present. Another quip mocks wives learning about loans to relatives before they're actually made. These are gentle social satire rather than political commentary—targeting everyday human folly: deception in commerce, vanity about appearance, marital dynamics. **The advertisement** at bottom promotes a Locomobile touring car from Hare's Motors, described as suitable for "City Use and Short Touring." The page represents Life's characteristic blend of light satirical commentary on ordinary life with commercial content.
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