Life, 1924-03-27 · page 9 of 36
Life — March 27, 1924 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two distinct elements: **"Coded Quotations"** section features satirical attributions of famous quotes to made-up coded names (XZPBL, POVNZ, etc.) rather than real people. This appears to be a humorous game where readers would decode which actual historical figures the quotes belong to—a form of puzzle-humor popular in early 20th-century magazines. **"Cold Comfort"** sketch illustrates a domestic scene where a wife suggests remedies (rest, meals, hot drinks, baths) for her husband's cold, while he dismissively responds "You ought to do something for it"—satirizing male stubbornness and refusal to follow sensible advice during illness. The large cartoon below depicts a lumber dealer interaction, captioned with working-class dialogue about building stone houses, poking fun at working-men's casual conversation and aspirations.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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