Life, 1920-09-30 · page 5 of 40
Life — September 30, 1920 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine contains two distinct sections: **Top section ("Tact" and "Rules"):** A humorous dialogue between Dorothy and Katherine about Jack's engagement to Mabel, followed by Beth's announcement of three life rules at dinner—being kind, staying out of danger, and protecting children if her house catches fire. The illustration shows whimsical figures in period dress. **Bottom cartoon ("Young Husband"):** A sketch depicting a young man in a car speaking to an older gentleman, discussing securing a ten-thousand-dollar loan from "Uncle George" to start a business, with the younger man expressing confidence in success. The humor satirizes upper-class social conventions and youthful optimism about business ventures, likely reflecting early 20th-century attitudes toward financial independence and family assistance. The specific context and date remain unclear without additional publication information.
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OROTHY: Was Jack engaged to Mabel before he mar- ETH, aged six, announced at dinner: “Papa, I have made ried Evelyn? up three rules to go by, and I am going to keep them all Katneryx: Yes, and do you know what Mabel did? my life. First, *Be kind to everyone’; second, ‘Keep out of “No, What did she do?” danger’; third and best of all, ‘When I grow up and get mar- “Sent Evelyn, to read on the honeymoon, Stevenson's Travels ried and have a little girl of my own—if I have one—and the with a Donkey.” house gets afire, save the child.” Young Husbasd: WELL, ETHEL, I'VE JUST SUCCEEDED IN GETTING UNCLE Gre THOUSAND DOLLARS TO START THAT BUSINESS. wD MAKE coop.” comicbooks.com