Life — December 28, 1922 — page 10: what you’re looking at

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# Life Magazine Page: "Life Lines" Satirical Commentary This page contains brief humorous observations and one central illustration labeled "Old Bill Nickel." The cartoon depicts a scraggly, unkempt figure in a tall hat with a large nose, captioned with a quote about Uncle Jerry Pond tossing him over a fence, with the figure claiming he "didn't brag about his bein' spry." The surrounding "Life Lines" section offers satirical quips about contemporary issues: prohibition jokes, congressional inefficiency, General Pershing's authority, the three-mile limit (likely regarding coastal law enforcement during Prohibition), and theater attendance statistics. The humor relies on wordplay and social commentary typical of 1920s satire—targeting government incompetence, alcohol prohibition enforcement, and general American foibles. The specific identity of "Old Bill Nickel" remains unclear from context alone.