Life — June 24, 1920 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Sanctum Talks" and "Work" - Life Magazine Page 1162 This page contains two distinct sections: **"Sanctum Talks"** presents a dialogue between two men at a desk about international affairs. One figure (labeled "Lloyd George") discusses politics with another, mentioning the Sinn Féiners, League of Nations, oil, freedom of seas, and American trade with Mexico and Japan. The conversation satirizes post-WWI diplomatic concerns. **"Work"** is an essay praising mental labor and creative thinking, arguing that sitting idle produces the best ideas—a paradoxical celebration of contemplation disguised as work. Below is a cartoon labeled "REDS" (1920) showing two figures in exaggerated poses, likely satirizing radical political movements during the post-war Red Scare period. The page reflects 1920s concerns: international diplomacy, labor philosophy, and anxieties about communist/radical movements.