Life, 1920-06-03 · page 38 of 52
Life — June 3, 1920 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and filler content** rather than political satire. The main elements are: **"Our Foolish Contemporaries"** (top left): A humor column with three brief, disconnected jokes about everyday life—one involving Hugo's works, another about a girl who talks too much. These are gentle social satire targeting common annoyances, not political commentary. **Central Image**: An advertisement for BVD brand underwear, featuring two men in undergarments. The copy emphasizes "true economy" and quality construction—a straightforward product advertisement typical of the era. **Remaining Content**: A "Card Memory" booklet ad, Cortez Cigars ad, and a large **New England tourism advertisement** promoting vacation destinations across five northeastern states. **Verdict**: This page contains no significant political cartoons or satire. It's a commercial page mixing light humor columns with period advertising. The BVD ad is notable primarily as a historical artifact of men's underwear marketing in the 1920s.
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