Life, 1922-01-05 · page 29 of 34
Life — January 5, 1922 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct pieces: **"It Can Be Done!"** — A satirical poem mocking a wealthy woman who writes budget advice columns despite living luxuriously (limousine, mansion, jewels). The joke: she's unqualified to teach financial restraint to ordinary people but profits from doing so anyway. This reflects early-20th-century class criticism and the irony of the wealthy dispensing poverty advice. **"Tom Watson"** — A brief political commentary on Senator Tom Watson of Georgia, questioning whether his mind "works right" given his recent public statements. The author suggests Watson's views are so problematic that he should return home rather than remain in Washington. This appears to be contemporary political criticism, though the specific statements referenced aren't detailed here. **The remainder** is advertising for European travel and U.S. Shipping Board services—typical *Life* magazine content of the period. The satire targets hypocrisy (unqualified advice-givers) and questions a politician's fitness for office, reflecting *Life*'s role as a vehicle for social and political commentary.
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