Life, 1922-07-13 · page 7 of 36
Life — July 13, 1922 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical pieces mocking social conventions and politics of the era. The main cartoon depicts a picnic scene where **Mrs. Slim addresses her husband Mr. Slim**. She comments that "fat men are always so good-natured," to which he replies, "Because nobody loves them." This is straightforward social satire about appearance and kindness—suggesting overweight people compensate for being unloved with cheerfulness. The text sections above ("Logical," "Because") appear to be humorous commentary on contemporary political figures, including references to **Russia, Lenin, Caesar Borgia, and various judges and uncles**. However, without clearer context or dates, the specific political targets remain unclear. The tone is generally mocking of pretension and hypocrisy. The overall page represents *Life*'s characteristic blend of social observation and political commentary through humor.
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\nswer the phone, dear. Jenny’s busy. It’s the taxi, I suppose. Tell the driver we'll be down in about a minute. Just as soon as I get my hat on. It was the taxi, wasn’t it? I knew it. We'll have to hurry to catch our train. Seen anything of that hat box yet? Isn't that the most ex- ting—oh, never mind. I re- rember now. I gave it to Sarah t month. The two new sport hats in the gray box there. Just open nd see if they aren’t. Yes. Then (’s all right. I’m so relieved. » you think I’d better wear this hat? It seems a shame to. well. All right. If you're mined to be grouchy, I suppose ‘Il have to. I'll be along in a min- iow. Have Jenny take the bags (| the boxes to the elevator. Ilow about your bag; where is it; not closed yet? And I've been ready for fully fifteen minutes. Isn't that just like a man, leaving everything until the last minute? Hurry and shut it, dear, and while you're doing that I'll have time to change my hat. J.K.M. LIFE Logical F we should recognize Russia, Le- nine and his methods, then why not as follows: Nexo. Much obliged to you for burning Rome. It is just brave and noble things like this that will endear you to posterity. It gives us pleasure to approve. * * x Casar Boreta. Good for you! Any time you feel like visiting us you can have the freedom of our city. se 8 Jupce Jerrreys. In view of the splendid work you have done, we are very glad to in- dorse you and will make you an hon- orary member of our bar. Remem- ber, our house is your home. * * * ATTILA. We are so proud of what you have done that we hope you will feel like dropping in at the White House and lunching with our genial President. Uncie Sam. Because ECAUSE last night one looked at me With favor in his eyes That built a future I could see, I have grown very wise. This morning every bird has sung A flattering song to me, And all the opening flowers are hung With blushing memory. The loaves I bake are sweet and white, The beds I spread with care, And oh, my heart is far more light Than sunbeams on the air! The stitches that I take to-day Are like a rosary, With each a little prayer I say For One who looked at me. B.C. N. “THEY say more people stay away from church in Brooklyn than any- where else.” “Why is that?” “More churches there.” RSE Mrs. Slim (meditating): I wonder why fat men are always’so good-natured. Mr. Slim:. Because nobody loves them. comicbooks.com