Life — July 21, 1921 — page 8: what you’re looking at

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# Page Analysis: Life Magazine - Hotel Guest Etiquette This page contains two satirical cartoons about hotel behavior and a prose article on guest conduct. **Top cartoon**: Titled "Bachelor Uncle (re-introduced to the heir of the house—a year seven months)," depicts an older gentleman startled by how much a child has aged during his absence, exclaiming "Bless my soul! How she has aged!" **Bottom cartoon**: "Plumber's Devil" shows a young boy in an elevator shaft, with dialogue: "Y'ain't sick, are ye?" / "Naw! It ain't that—I forgot me tools!" The accompanying article humorously critiques modern hotel guests' inconsiderate behavior: pestering staff for room requests, attempting to manipulate elevator schedules, and generally failing to respect hotel employees. The satire suggests guests should learn their proper place and cooperate with management for efficient hotel operations.