Life, 1924-08-21 · page 11 of 36
Life — August 21, 1924 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The image labeled "Anti-Aircraft" depicts a woman in bed using an umbrella to defend herself against what appears to be an airplane or aircraft overhead. This is visual satire about domestic life during an era of aviation anxiety. The cartoon plays on the double meaning of "anti-aircraft"—typically military defense against planes—reimagined as household protection. The humor lies in the absurdity of using a simple umbrella as defense, suggesting either the futility of civilian preparedness or mocking exaggerated fears about aircraft hazards. The surrounding text includes sections titled "To Be Remembered," "Leaves from a Psychiatrist's Notebook," and jokes about famous historical figures. Without a visible date, the cartoon's specific historical context remains unclear, though it likely reflects early-to-mid 20th century concerns about aviation.
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which pictures “Little Bobbie” as a htful fellow, studious of habit and pectful to his elders, but a “real boy.” if the twenty-five canes of Mr. Davis d only been umbrellas, [ should have iceded him the election then and re. Think of the hold on the pop- r imagination that would have given ! What foresight, caution and ft the possession of twenty-five ibrellas would have implied! 3ut public sentiment will not definitely itself until the rotogravure sec- 1s of the Sunday papers e hit ir full campaign stride. Until the le can see the candidates milking vs, driving steam-rollers, shocking cat, or hanging out the family wash, y can scarcely be expected to form ‘conclusive opinion of their respective rits for the highest office in the nd. Sounder. To Be Remembered “THE modest man forgets one thing Remembered by the wise— That woman was the first to say, “It pays to advertise.” Leaves from a Psychiatrist’s Notebook W. K. Addicted to bridge, Mah Jong and the higher Attends all di ic lectures and limits her family strictly to the newest food s her husband's shirts, ymically skimping the tails. Gives one hour exclusively every evening te her daughter, and mg which chum periods they are ¢: pected to divulge all they have done during the day, and ask for advice. In- sists on protecting her husband from the degradation of his evening paper by hauling him out to informative talks. Resolutely shares all her ily’s plans and little troubles, letting none escape. Suffers from delusion she is Perfect Wife and Mother. Incurable. eee s, scandals, ne to her son—dur- T. S. J. Firm believer in Nordic supremacy. Plays golf because the friendships so made help him in his business. Considers literature and croticism synonymous and dangerous to public decency; reads nothing himself save breach of promise suits. Holds all smoking immoral because it makes him sick. Admits that foreigners may ANTI-AIRCRAFT be all right in their place, but that their Attends church on rainy Sundays; considers his own creed the sole key to heaven, and is glad it is so. Boasts one hundred per cent. jingo- ism, and when jazz_ patriotic selections are played Suffers from delusion he is Ideal Type of American Manhood. Incur- able. Gardner Rea. place is in ji stands Tact ACHELOR (admiring baby): But isn't he big for his size—I mean, isn't he old for his age—oh, hang it! Isn't he something no other baby is? N automobile wreck is a bad thing but it does give some tourists a chance to look at the scenery. History's Famous Golfers VID, who made a hole in one. Samson, who couldn't break away from the links. Sapphira, Ananias's wife, who tried to improve her husband's lie. Magellan, who went around in 1521. Queen Elizabeth, who was always in the ruff. Samuel Adams, who staged the Bos- ton Tee Party. Daniel Boone, who shot birdies in the American open. Lars Porsena of ine Gods he swore. Clusium, by the ITTLE MARY: Mother, why do people vote for president? Frivotous Motner: Because every- body else does, dearie. comicbooks.com