Life, 1920-09-30 · page 32 of 40
Life — September 30, 1920 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes humor columns with advertisements. The main cartoon shows a man at a dentist being told to brush his teeth before visits—a joke about poor hygiene habits. The text snippets are brief satirical pieces: "Consolation" mocks foolish people; "A Chance Acquaintance" plays on boxing slang; "Unappreciated Compliment" suggests a man prioritizes teeth-brushing over impressing his date. "How He Gained Confidence" tells of a backwoods banker who built trust by depositing others' money—a commentary on financial confidence schemes or banking practices of the era. "The Plutocrats" contrasts a working man asking his wife for weekly wages against her dismissing his needs—social satire about class and domestic economics. The advertisements promote The Hollenden Hotel (Cleveland business conferences) and Marvin & Marvin shoes (three store locations). The page reflects 1920s American life: workplace hierarchies, banking, consumer goods, and gender dynamics in domestic finances.
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