Life, 1922-06-01 · page 28 of 34
Life — June 1, 1922 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains several humorous short anecdotes rather than a single political cartoon. The jokes satirize American social and professional life: **"Bigger and Better"** mocks professional rivalry—a dwarf father and son in a carnival compete, with the son boasting he'll outdo his father once grown. **"That Terrible Habit"** jokes about a golfer's obsession, even facing execution, asking for "practice swings"—satirizing how Americans prioritize their hobbies. **"Agreed on That"** presents a father and son bonding over their mutual agreement that the son should only visit to ask for money. The other brief pieces similarly mock everyday American manners and pretensions—a bishop discovering profanity, a mother delaying her son's wedding, and misheard urban conversations. The page is primarily filler content and advertisements (Brooks Brothers dominates the lower half), typical of *Life*'s satirical magazine format mixing social commentary with commercial notices.
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