Life, 1924-07-10 · page 10 of 36
Life — July 10, 1924 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct pieces of satire: 1. **"Three Miles Out"** (by Sherman Ripley): A poem about Columbus encountering mutineers demanding return to Spain. The accompanying aerial illustration of a ship's hammer thrower shows the vessel's mechanics. 2. **"The Grand Vizier"**: A brief comedic dialogue between Harriett and Agatha about hat-purchasing, likely poking fun at domestic expense and marital dynamics. 3. **"King Solomon" cartoon**: Depicts the biblical king with multiple wives/attendants, with the punchline that they've forgotten their wedding anniversary. This satirizes marital discord and the challenges of polygamy, using biblical reference for humorous effect. The page combines maritime history satire, domestic humor, and classical biblical comedy typical of early 20th-century American satirical magazine content.
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- LIFE: Three Miles Out AS Columbus trod the quarter-deck The mutineers surged aft boldly. “We demand that you put her about,” they cried, “And return to Spain!” “Never!” he replied. “You can’t set foot in America,” they persisted; “The immigration quota is full!— Can you prove you are sane? Have you any visible means of support? Where's your passport? Have you any source of identification Except your driver's license?” For a moment he was nonplused. Then, with a burst of inspiration, he retorted, “In that case we'll all have to be put ashore By the rum fleet!” Whereupon the mutineers capitulated For reasons of their own. Sherman Ripley. Mottoes for Olympic Candidates AIRPLANE VIEW OF A HAMMER THROWER IN ACTION Por the high jumper: The higher the fewer. For the sprinter: The more waist the less speed. The Grand Vizier For the broad jumper: One swallow doesn’t make a sum- HARRIETT: Do you ever take your husband with you mer, but if it is the right stuff it may result in a good spring. to help pick out a hat? For the hammer thrower: Distance makes the heart grow Acatua: No; only to help pay for it. fonder. : Bio Lie Uf King Solomon: WHY ALL THE WEEPS? YOU'VE FORGOTTEN TO-DAY 1S OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! comicbooks.com