Life, 1921-01-06 · page 34 of 44
Life — January 6, 1921 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains several satirical pieces and advertisements typical of early 20th-century American humor: **"The New Polonius"** is a triolet (poetic form) advising mastery of silence—the unspoken word is presented as more powerful than speech, referencing Shakespeare's verbose character from *Hamlet*. **"Short-Lived"** satirizes "constructive criticism" as resolutions enthusiastically adopted then immediately forgotten—a jab at performative civic engagement. **"The Pekingese Tells One"** shows a dog observing human behavior, likely mocking some social pretension (common in *Life's* humor). **"The Prodigal Wife"** presents domestic comedy about a frugal husband questioning his wife's modest personal expenses—typical gender-role humor of the era. **"Not in the Picture"** appears to critique a political figure (Bolshevik Master Mind) whose idealized vision doesn't match reality. The remaining content is advertising for lawn mowers and hosiery—standard commercial filler. The page is primarily satirical commentary on marriage, politics, and social behavior mixed with period advertisements.
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sAUT SCISSORS =| AuTNULLUs Sem. The New Polonius (Triolet) Now be thou Master of the unspoken word, The spoken word shall Master be of thee! A. deadly weapon! Hold this two-edged sword And be thou Master! ... Of the unspoken word Shall rise no anger, sire of disaccord, No ill be born, nor ill-bred rancour be! Now be thou Master of the unspoken word, The spoken word shall Master be of thee! —Spectator (London) Short-Lived “What is meant by constructive criti cism?” “As a tule,” said the thoughtful citizen it takes the form of a set of resolutions trawn up with enthusiasm, adopted unan riously and forgotten the next day : G. E, Studdy. in m Age-Herald. THE PEKINGESE TELLS ONE The Tatler (London The Prodigal Wife He was—well, very, very careful. Fag week he would go over his wife's cash ap count, growling and grumbling. Once be delivered himself of the following :— “Look here, Sarah, ‘mustard plasters ose shilling, two teeth extracted five shilling? There's six shillings in one week spent fer your private pleasure! "—Tit-Bits Not in the Picture Botsurvix Master MIND (to. starving mob): You have not found Russia as } have pictured it? I am infinitely sorry, bet the reality is none of my business; | merely represent the idea—Simplicissimus (Mp nich). Our National Honor Of the honor recently paid to the com mon soldier by France and England, the Baltimore American says that he does sot need especial honor over here, for with us the common man is the nation. Ir is mighty hard for a man to feel proal when he sees how his worldly possess look when they are piled on a Luke MeLuke, in Cincinnati E he United States, Great Britain, in advance. to Canada, § from date of publi ¢ text and il “PENNSYLVANIA TRIO” One of the Pennsylvania Quality Line, is noted for its performance on golf courses, parks and large estates, where its dura- bility, easy operating, self-sharpening features make it the most eco- *nomical. ‘PENNSYLVANIA GOLF” “The Aristocrat” of the line, for putting greens, tennis courts and fine lawns. It will cut to 3/16 of an inch. Self- sharpening; all blades are crucible tool steel. Write for “*Peumsytvania Book” Peansyivania Lawa Mower Works, 1625 N, 23rd Strect, Philadephia ings, London, E. ( Montreal, Canada No contrib entelope, «Lint di lictted contributions, Notice of change of issue to be affected. The foreign trade supp Live's London Office, Rolls House, It Canadian distributor, J. R. Tanguay, 386-388 St address sh a nS ee ee HQSIERY HEN you buy regularlyby name, a definite element of satisfaction is implied. Shawknit is a standard name in hosiery. At your dealer's Some el itn fan Sf 5 ik fl | Sah ho ll FAR dos 6 wo | a" ah Gt SHAW STOCKING CO. Lowell. Mass. comicbooks.com