Life, 1922-03-09 · page 33 of 34
Life — March 9, 1922 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**The Main Cartoon (Bottom Left):** This is a domestic humor sketch with no political content. A hostess alerts guests to a possible burglar, and the host suggests sending "George"—who appears to be a servant or lower-ranking household member—to investigate, calling him a "dummy." The joke relies on class-based humor typical of the era: the absurdity and callousness of risking the expendable servant while the family remains safe. It's meant to be amusing through its casual cruelty. **The Page's Primary Content:** The page is dominated by advertisements for travel (Raymond & Whitcomb's North Cape Cruise), lawn mowers (Pennsylvania Lawn Mower Works), and men's hosiery (Shawknit and Shaw Stocking Co.). These are commercial advertisements rather than editorial content or satire. The cartoon itself contains no political commentary—it's purely social humor aimed at affluent readers who would employ household staff.
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Pennsylvania TRIO ;a time and labor saver for course, States 83 1a. swath, Pennsylvania GOLF; | closest cutting for put- June 28, on the luxurious S.S. “Osterley,” it follows [Vd our incomparable course to the sublime Northland. | QUALITY ICELAND Accommodations: NORWAY \ | LAWN MOWERS NORTH CAPE Suites with Bath, SWEDEN | : , THE FJORDS to single cabins. DENMARK | 'HETHER used in gangs or singly, each mower CHRISTIANIA Rates: $675 up in- i i - COPENHAGEN Gludling generous pan } nepeesents a utmost a mec perfec HELSINGBORG shore excursions, ILLUSTRATED tion. Exclusive features such as self-sharpening, aeenOCSE & return passage BOOKLET ) interchangeable parts, automobile type ball bearings, on Cunard Liners. ON REQUEST assure ease and accuracy in operation. To all travelers Abroad this summer, the 1922 Ray- | - mond-Whitcomb North Cape Cruise offers a delight- \\ fully new opportunity. iling from New York, WoOY S y Europe this Summer Nyy, ; 5. Raymond-Whitcomb Tours de Luxe of Europe will {¥ Their long record of service is due to the use seeure you of the best, sccommnodecons Of land ame (Aly) of finest materials in making. For instance, all shall’. Be ee ec enced at on request. \ blades, not just one, as in ordinary mowers, are Raymond & Whitcomb Co.’ A made of crucible, tool steel; doubly tempered. Beacon and Park Streets, Boston | Write for “Pennsylvania TRIO Book” NEW YORK-PHILADELPHIA~CHICAGO-SAN FRANCISCO-LOS ANGELES . Paris London Pennsylvania Lawn Mower Works, Inc. 1625 North 23rd Street, Philadelphia HQSIERY ~forMEN C. certainly does pay to exercise the privilege of asking for what you want. The menwho say Shawknit are amply rewarded. Nor does this added satisfaction in looks and wear bear a burden in added price. SHAW STOCKING CO. owell. Mass. Hostess: Listen! I’m sure I heard a burglar! Host: Let George go look—he’s dummy. comicbooks.com