Life, 1924-10-30 · page 11 of 36
Life — October 30, 1924 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains satirical commentary and puzzles rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: **"We Are the People"**: A C.P.T. (likely Communist Party Taunt) piece sarcastically listing what "brother fools" believe the people control—governments, wars, bills—while acknowledging reality: entertainers, politicians, and promoters actually hold power and receive undeserved acclaim. **"Distinguished Service"**: A brief anecdote about a newcomer in Hades pointing to someone Satan introduced with "solid gold, diamond-studded pitchfork"—the old-timer identifies him as someone who "invented lumps in mashed potatoes," suggesting criticism of unnecessary product complications. **J. Thaddeus Whiffle sketch**: Depicts an everyman character who meticulously saves money and follows rules but refuses to vote, viewing his single vote as useless against "all those burglars"—satirizing political apathy. The page emphasizes 1920s-era social commentary on power structures and civic responsibility.
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We Are the People »)ROTHER fools, we have inherited ) the earth; we should worry. Ve control governments; we make : we pay the bills. \e command the especial attention consideration of theatre managers movie producers; they live by and us. Sewspaper comic artists work exclu- y, and editorial writers, chiefly, for The measure of their salaries is acclaim we render, and to our idols ing is denied, remoters, purveyors, and politicians n upon us. We stand as their . and for their raw deals. do not get,—we are the good gs. Turrah! Distinguished Service ND who is that?” asked a new- comer in Hades, pointing to one m Satan had just formally pre- ted with a solid gold, diamond- Ided_ pitchfork. * That.” said the old-timer, “is. the n who invented Jumps in mashed Serial RS. SPRIGG : There she is now. That's her fifth husband. Mx. Spriccs: Husband! He isn't a bend. He's just simply an_install- LIFE The Cross Word Puzzle Corner ERE is a timely brain twister by Olga Owens which mentions three of the presidential candidates and at least two of the popular parties. Try it out, and if you can not make “head” or “tail” of it, you will find the soluticn on page 20. HORIZONTAL Usually follows “Yay.” Egyptian god; college boy's yell. Never mind this one. » A hopeful gentleman. The center of the Universe. Receptacle. Heroine’s command to villain. Immediate reaction to joke in Lirr. Popular land of fancy. Love song of native mosquito. Runk brand of politician. Wild man of North ( Misspelled.) Drink (archaic). Irishman’s designation for himself. America. §. Taxicab’s delight. Liquid causing disturbance in off- cial circles. Deaf man’s query. . Word reputed difficult to say. 4. Greatest American organization. Initials of next president. VERTICAL A hardy perennial, Clumsy person (no puzzle complete without one). Rank brand of politician Feminine malady banishel by monkey. . American God of Music. . Salut: . The home of the pea. Our November Special. Victorian lady's come-back to a forward gentleman. 23. Code. Query of man who isn't deaf. Sound of satisfaction. Ignominy tendered bascball ump by irreverent fans. ; ion used to frighten timid. (Simplified.) (Spelled in Seaman's assent. Part of the ocean. Kamp Kozy. style.) unds like a bird. It isn’t. . To eat a la small boy. 35. What the 100 per cent. American considers himself. A flapper’s expression. 36. French word for “this.” (Really!) Little Character Sketches THADDEUS WHIFFLE is the man who does everything that all the * rest of us intend to do. He has a duplicate set of collar buttons. He has extra shoe-strings for all his shoes. When a dealer asks ten cents for a five-cent newspaper, he hands it back. He knows that the dime doesn’t go to the hat-check girl, but to the syndi- cate that has the checking privilege; so he merely thanks her. He always has the money saved up to meet his life insurance premiums. He plays well on the slide trombone. But on Election Day, even J. Thaddeus Whiffle says, “What's the use of a single vote anyway, against all those burglars?” and doesn't bother to vote. R. Spillman. Ped 'public Service THE ELECTION BETTORS PAY UP comicbooks.com