Life — October 11, 1923 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Castles in Spain" – Life Magazine Page This page contains a short story by Rollin Kirby about a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Stebbins, discussing their dreams and finances. Mrs. Stebbins wants a gazebo for their property; her husband counters that they can barely afford basic necessities, describing their financial situation colorfully ("a hedge sunk in a ditch"). The top cartoon shows a domestic scene where a woman displays scandal-sheet clothing to others, with the caption "YVETTE WEARS ONE OF THESE IN THE 'SCANDALS'—YES, I THINK I'LL TAKE IT." The lower illustration depicts a car crash, captioned "DO WE STOP HERE, PAPA?" The page satirizes middle-class aspirations versus financial reality, and includes commentary on contemporary entertainment ("The Scandals"—likely the 1920s Broadway revue series).