Life, 1920-10-07 · page 47 of 56
Life — October 7, 1920 — page 47: what you’re looking at
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This page contains a columnist's humorous observations on American politics and culture, plus a product advertisement. **The Satirical Content:** The columnist (C.D. Morley) mocks presidential campaign rhetoric, particularly targeting Calvin Coolidge and Warren Harding. He notes that politicians don't expect voters to believe their own statements—citing the *Tribune*'s praise of Coolidge's brevity as ironic praise. The column jokes about Harding's verbal blunders, including his famous definition of neighborliness as being "linked by the Erie Railroad." Other observations satirize American life: 427 automobile deaths in New York in eight months, drug stores charging 28 cents for frosted chocolate, and Governor Cox's convenient throat ailment coinciding with pressure to explain his Prohibition stance. **The Advertisement:** The right side promotes the AutoStrop Razor—a safety razor with a built-in stropping device requiring no skill to use. The illustration shows a man with the razor; text emphasizes convenience and that 500 shaves are "guaranteed from each dozen blades." This is primarily advertising with satirical editorial content.
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