Life, 1924-03-27 · page 3 of 36
Life — March 27, 1924 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features two cartoons satirizing contemporary issues: **Top cartoon ("Wolsey Up-to-Date"):** Depicts a portly figure labeled as referencing Cardinal Wolsey, a historical English church official. The caption parodies Wolsey's famous farewell speech, suggesting the figure served his country poorly. This appears to mock a contemporary political figure through historical comparison—a common satirical technique. **Bottom illustration:** Shows two figures outside a house at night. The dialogue ("That's purty dam' awful, ain't it, Spike?" / "You mean goin' t' bed without sayin' his prayers?" / "Yeh.") satirizes religious hypocrisy or moral decline, likely reflecting post-WWI anxieties about changing American values and behavior. The surrounding text discusses spring preparations, radio technology, and international treaties.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Ls S RING ring us ware th Doubtles hibitionist takes only dry batte WOLSEY UP-TO-DATE PakeWwrEL! WELL, TO ALL M HAD TE BUT SERVE: HALF THE ZEAL 1 SERVED THAT'S PUKTY DAM’ AWFUL, AIN'T I JU MEAN GOING T” BED WIDOUT SAYIN yeu.” comicbooks.com