Life, 1922-07-06 · page 29 of 36
Life — July 6, 1922 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three distinct pieces of satire: 1. **"And No One Shall Work for Money"**: A protest poem by Baird Leonard criticizing Life's editorial decision to publish contributor bylines using only initials (like "B.L.") rather than full names. The poet sarcastically suggests he'll try to "beat the game" next time—implying the anonymity undermines authorial recognition and pride. 2. **"Let Them Smoke"**: An essay arguing women shouldn't discourage husbands from smoking, as it keeps them occupied and out of trouble. It humorously cites Shakespeare's Caesar and references Native American peace pipes, suggesting smoking prevents men from scheming or causing social chaos. 3. **"The Hot Air Prize"**: A brief joke about an "oratorical contest medal" being a "hot-heirloom"—punning on the phrase "hot air" to mock verbose public speaking. The page also includes a cartoon about table settings and superstition, plus period advertisements for The Biltmore hotel and Tiffany & Co.
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Lire’s recent decision to use contri- butors’ initials only brings forth the following protest. Being one day quite active in the bean And ruminant on adventitious fame, I wrote some verses for a magazine, sived a prompt acceptance of the me— ehtful was the ample cheque which came. Later, I saw in print each mighty line, Except for one thing, all was grand and swell, Only initials marked that pome as mine— No signature except a mere “B. L.”; And next time—that is, should’ there ever bea urrence, I must try to beat the game. you consider this a good idea? —Baird Leonard, in New York Morning Telegraph. Let Them Smoke \ OMEN who do not want their YY husbands to smoke are very t-sighted. All husbands must die e time, and in the meantime it ps them out of mischief and uppy to smoke. No man who is king a pipe can be hatching up ilry at the same time. When the ndian wished to resume foreign re- ations he used the pipe as a symbol f peace. As long as he smoked, ping had no charms for him. \ccording to Shakespeare, you re- ember, Cesar said: “Let me have men about me that are fat; sleek- headed men and such as sleep o° nights.” It is a good guess that Cas- sius did not use tobacco in any form. \nd look what he did. He was the Continuous music. Bub- bling gayety; sparklin, life. ont refres| pee hing i on the roth floor oe | The BILTMORE {i Correcueninere Course Ip in CARTOONING COMIC ART and CARICATURE 4, sagare deal forthe student, ‘full ‘and action. Send 60 for ers. Write your DEPT. 8, Horssheads, N.Y. TIFFANY & GO. PEARLS JEWELRY WATCHES CLOCKS SILVERWARE SINCE 1837- QUALITY ALL MAIL Inquiries Recetve Prompt ATTENTION Fiery AVENUE & 37 STREET New York kind of person who goes about wrecking cities and nations because he must have some fun. The trouble with such people is that they have denied themselves innocent re- laxation, and haven’t enough vices to keep them from being a menace to society. The Hot Air Prize “Were did you get that quaint old medal?” “Oh, that’s an heirloom. My grandfather won it in an oratorical contest.” “Indeed. Sort of a hot-heirloom, isn’t it?” 1st WALKINGsSTICK: Sturdy young fellow—that Ash. 2Nnp WALKINGSTICK: Yes, he comes from good old Alpenstock. “Our hostess is rather put out—there will be thirteen at “Is she superstit ““No—but she has only, twelve of every- wees Rire (Paris). comicbooks.com