Life, 1922-06-01 · page 3 of 34
Life — June 1, 1922 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains primarily **advertisements and literary content** rather than political cartoons. The main text feature is "The Balanced Mind," a poem by S.R. referencing Dante's Inferno, contrasting Paradise and Purgatory. Below it is a brief satirical exchange labeled "Ruinous," joking about a bestselling author losing his vogue due to practice. The cartoon at bottom, titled "In Normandy," shows a humorous domestic scene: a woman suggests her husband ("Papa") dress differently to catch fish, implying his formal attire is unsuitable for fishing. This is **gentle social satire** about fashion and gender roles—wives instructing husbands on proper dress. The page is otherwise dominated by **luxury brand advertising** (Tiffany & Co., White Mountain Refrigerators), typical of Life magazine's revenue model during this period.
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The Balanced Mind NTE and I were strolling down the road Close to the border-line where Paradise And Purgatory join. The day was sultry; The asphalt pavement bent beneath our feet; We would have sunk knee-deep in Purgatory But for our snow-shoes of asbestos weave. “Who is that man?” T asked. I pointed to a high and narrow wall Upon the border-line; : Erect he sat astride upon its rim In neither Hell nor Heaven. “On earth,” said Dante, “he was never PEARLS JEWELRY SILVERWARE sure; Thus when his land was torn with civil This one refused to say . Which cause he stood for. When his d friend Was brought to trial he dared not DEPEN DABLE testify Lest he should harm the plaintiff. Every choice side for fear he might choose “Unfairly judged!” the man cried as we passed. “I suffer punishment for breadth of Iw’ bolinifies .. 7? NEW YORK - PARIS - LONDON e them now!” called Dante. The wall was very high; It was surmounted by a row of spikes Set rather close together. | wondered as we left him perched aloft Where all the others were! Ruinous Cransttaw: Bestseller seems to be los- ing his vogue. Penrirtp: That's on account of the practice he’s had. He's writing better | stuff now. AN impression of Congress in session: Nothing ado about much. “The Chest with the Chill in it” Built on scientific principles and tested by use ‘in over a million homes” Easy to clean—economigal— durable and efficient. Sold in every city and” important town in the United States. Send for handsome catalogues and booklets, Maine Manufacturing Co. Nashua, N. H. — Established 18174 Look for the name White Mountain FOR SALE , Services of competent executive at $5000 per year ‘Twenty years’ engineering experience. Professional record and references on request. Box 195, Penn. Ave. Station, Washington, D. C. “Mumsy! Maybe Papa could catch some fish if he dressed like that” comicbooks.com