Life, 1921-02-10 · page 38 of 42
Life — February 10, 1921 — page 38: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and humor columns**, not political cartoons. The content includes: **Advertisements:** Diamond rings from Jason Weiler & Sons, Bayer Aspirin, Dr. Wernet's false teeth powder, Major's Cement, and Key West cigars dominate the layout. **Humor Sections:** Brief satirical anecdotes appear throughout: - "Nomenclature": A joke confusing the star "Betelgeuse" with a Pullman train car (mocking unfamiliar astronomical terms) - "Put to the Blush": Two women in a theater lobby discussing a beautiful girl, with the punchline that beauty becomes tiresome as a personal standard - "A Wise Judge": A Louisiana divorce case where a judge notes brides attract more attention than grooms - Various one-liners about matrimonial agencies, wild west exaggerations, and inaugurations These are gentle, society-page humor pieces typical of early 1900s Life magazine—wordplay and everyday observations rather than political satire. The page reflects the magazine's original format as a humor and advertising publication.
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