Life, 1924-04-17 · page 14 of 40
Life — April 17, 1924 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three distinct satirical pieces: 1. **"Journalistic Portraits"** (top right): A brief commentary on a baseball player (appears to be a pitcher) praised for his skills, comparing him favorably to other notable players. The satire critiques sports journalism's hyperbolic praise. 2. **"How to Become a Political Nonentity"** (left column): A tongue-in-cheek guide mocking ineffectual politicians, advising them to avoid scandals, stay within budget, and never challenge established figures—essentially satirizing politicians who make no meaningful impact. 3. **"False Scent"** and **"A Short Cut"** (right side): Two brief humorous vignettes with accompanying sketches, appearing to satirize everyday social situations, though the specific references are unclear without additional context. The page exemplifies Life's satirical approach to American politics, sports, and society.
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eran Gf “WHY, AUNT CELIA! YOU ARE WEARING DOESN'T COME “LAND SAKES, CHILE, DON'T DE ALMANAC SAY IT How to Become a Political Nonentity NEVER make a speech in Congress unless it is ab ssolutely necessary Pay your own traveling expenses abroad. Limit your investments to first-class securities in which there is not the ger of contami either oil or water. Tell only the 1 truth about yourself sional Directory. slightest da: ion with st-to-goodness in the Congres- ever climb on a band-wagon while it is in motion Be your own Favorite Son and mit it frankly Let your Beach, At sorts be f holiday trips to Palm ic City and similar re- no purpose other than recreation Keep perfectly healthy during im- portant investigations Never write a testimonial for (a) the Great Amer ay, (b) the Great American Motion Picture, (c) Novel. Never challenge your di cat Americ inguished opponent to step outside and repeat what he has just said on the floor. Keep y a way that any them, Live within your salary, F. DEAR, child can understand WHY vON'T you GWINE RAIN TO-MORRER?” personal accounts in such WwW. Journalistic Portraits The Home New Pitcher as You Team im Aft s all th ¢ stuff ever Amos Rusie, Rube Wad Three-Fingered Brown worth a start in the five curve Mc and in his las on balls. His s greater than Walter Johnson's and the only f with his fast ball is that it is te He is th slow find since son was discovered 1 » back to Wichita next MeC. He False Scent ‘H S-S-T W “IL have some whisk——' (Sound of bolt »'s there chs, ¢ doors.) —brooms that crash ¢ SIXce d'Annunzio was made a prince, all the minor poets of Italy have taken to drilling A SHORT CUT THEY SEEM TO RE BRINGING MORE MONEY THAN ANYTHING ELSE JUST NOW.” SOME OF YOUR ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS? ] | | comicbooks.com. 4 ’