Life, 1921-08-18 · page 30 of 35
Life — August 18, 1921 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This page from Life magazine (circa 1922) contains several short humorous pieces and advertisements reflecting post-WWI American concerns. ## The Cartoons/Jokes: **"Business Adjustment"** satirizes economic pessimism during the early 1920s recession. A stock broker, capitalist barber, and acid dealer all claim "business is dead/bum/punk" while enjoying leisure activities (smoking, sailing, golfing)—the irony being that anyone with leisure time and vacation money isn't actually suffering economically. The joke mocks those who exaggerate hardship while living comfortably. **"He Knew His Geography"** uses Prohibition-era humor. A passenger asks about "the present state of national affairs," and receives the answer "Ohio"—likely referencing Ohio's importance as a swing state or possibly alluding to Warren G. Harding (Ohio's senator, soon-to-be president in 1921). The vagueness of the response satirizes political evasiveness. **The remaining items** are brief anecdotes: one about bootleg ("home brew") causing illness, another about a resourceful maid feeding bloodhounds to a suspicious caller. The page also advertises luxury Mediterranean cruises and Life magazine subscriptions—targeting affluent readers despite economic uncertainty.
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