Life, 1920-10-21 · page 32 of 44
Life — October 21, 1920 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple satirical pieces typical of Life's format: **"Aut Scissors Aut Nullus" section:** Three brief humorous anecdotes mocking academic pomposity and social pretension. "The Way He Said It" jokes about a professor's influence; "In a Restaurant" satirizes musicians' complaints; "Ministers" compares clergy to alarm clocks for being criticized while performing their duty. **"Prometheus Bound" poem:** Appears to reference voting rights and democratic power, using classical mythology to elevate the voter's role. The reference to "Harding or Cox" (visible in text) dates this to the 1920 presidential election, suggesting the poem celebrates the ballot as a weapon against tyranny. **"Diver Out" dialogue:** A brief exchange about whether the country was "dry"—referencing Prohibition, which began in 1920. **Advertisements:** The page includes ads for Arrow Collars and the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., typical of the magazine's commercial content. The overall tone mixes gentle social satire with patriotic sentiment about democratic participation.
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