Life — March 17, 1921 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page Analysis: Life Magazine, May 1920 This page is primarily **advertising and reader correspondence**, not political satire. The left side contains letters to the editor and ads for Rubberset brushes. The right features Jim Henry's column "Habit," promoting Mennen shaving products, and a book review section. The only potentially satirical content is the letter header "the bristles DON'T come out," which appears to be an advertisement emphasizing product durability—a humorous way to highlight that Rubberset brushes won't shed bristles, a common complaint about inferior brushes at the time. The page reflects 1920s consumer culture and early advertising techniques using humor to sell everyday grooming products.