Life, 1924-01-24 · page 25 of 36
Life — January 24, 1924 — page 25: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two satirical pieces: **"The New-Voes Are Wintering in Town"** mocks wealthy Americans' seasonal migration patterns. The "New-Voes" (nouveau riche—newly rich) follow a predictable winter circuit: Hot Springs, White Sulphur Springs, California, Palm Beach/Miami, Havana, Quebec, and Aiken. The satire targets their ostentatious leisure lifestyle and herd-like behavior, suggesting their travels are performative rather than purposeful. The byline "C.G.S." likely credits the writer. **"No Help for It, or Girls Will Be Girls"** is a stage comedy sketch mocking theatrical excess. A Stage Manager laments needing numerous chorus girls (ten for a curtain, sixteen for a chandelier), implying producers use them decoratively rather than functionally. The girls' response—to sing and dance regardless—satirizes their disposability and the entertainment industry's superficiality. The rural illustration below depicts rustic characters discussing livestock prices, providing tonal contrast to the urban satire above.
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* LIFE: The New-Voes Are Wintering in Town HE New-Voes are wintering in town. They've taken an apartment for the winter OF during the early part of November they spent most of their time in Hot Springs, and later in the month, ran over to White Sulphur. In December they went to California, and January they are passing at Palm Beach or Miami, and they will spend February in Havar They will probably visit Quebec in March, and Aiken ir April After that, their plans are rather undecided. However, the New-Voes a wintering in town. They've taken an apartment for the winter C.G.S. No Help for It, or Girls Will Be Girls (A Problem Ploy of the Stage in Question and Answer) HARACTERS sth Sta, of The Gingersnaps of No help for what? Oh, | was just thinking: I've used ten girls in the living curtain, sixteen for the chandelier, twelve te Pees MILK, MILK EVERYWHERE want tor just have te sing and dance Zeb: "JA SELL THET HAWG YESTIDDY, vean! w'a’ pip IT WEIGH ZED, IT AVERAGED THREE HUNDRED AN’ comicbooks.com