Life — October 12, 1922 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Things LIFE Would Rather Like to Know" This is a gossip/humor column listing unanswered questions about public figures and political matters of the era. The left column features whimsical questions about politicians and celebrities—whether Secretary of State Hughes would support Senator Newberry, what President Harding's golf score is, and opinions of Attorney-General Daugherty. The right column, "My Invisible Cloak," is a personal essay about wearing an "invisible cloak" to avoid social embarrassment—a metaphorical wish to disappear during awkward moments (failed tennis shots, barber critiques, etc.). The decorative illustration shows a cherub with a radio speaker, fitting the modern 1920s context. This reflects typical Life magazine humor: political gossip mixed with relatable personal observations about social anxiety, all assuming readers knew contemporary public figures.