Life, 1924-10-30 · page 22 of 36
Life — October 30, 1924 — page 22: what you’re looking at
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**Main Cartoon:** Shows a man complaining to another about Russians, saying he lost three dollars betting on them during "that war with the Japanese" (the 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War). The satire mocks Americans' casual indifference to foreign affairs, reducing geopolitical events to failed gambling bets. **"Forgotten History" Section:** A series of historical anecdotes drawn to satirize human behavior. It references Richard III's crimes, the Dutch purchase of Manhattan from Native Americans for rum (mocking the "shrewd deal"), and Peeping Tom during Lady Godiva's ride—each illustrating how historical figures engaged in dubious or criminal acts that became normalized. The Prohibition enforcement agent checking Lady Godiva appears to satirize overzealous 1920s prohibition enforcement. **"For Law and Order":** A satirical poem by Merwin Coe expressing outrage that the KKK inventor receives no public acknowledgment while historical figures are celebrated—clearly ironic condemnation of the Klan. **"Why They Are Not Going to Vote":** Features various citizens explaining voter apathy—habit, indifference, poorly-maintained voting equipment—reflecting 1920s disengagement with democracy.
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“DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT THEM ROOSHANS; DIDN'T I LOSE THREE DOLLARS BETTIN’ ON EM WHEN THEY HAD THAT WAR WITH THE JAPANESE? Forgotten History ICHARD HII locked the _ little Princes temporarily in the Tower, while he boiled one unpopular Duke in oil and broke another on the wheel. “And now,” he chortled, getting down to the serious business of the day, “just find out what the boys in the back room will have.” ses The carly Dutch settlers of Manhat- tan had just bought the island from the Indians for a barrel of rum. “Got it cheap, didn’t you?” demanded the burgomas somewhat disgruntled at the sharp bargaining. “It's a gift!" chortled the sachem, patting the precious cask. Later developments have proved that the redskins were possessed of deep business acumen. eee Lady Godiva was on the point of setting forth on her historic ride, and the populace without exception had been requested to remain indoors. “Well,” remarked one Prohibition enforcement agent, “I ain't gonna take no chances, even if it does look like a cinch this baby ain't got nothin’ con- cealed on the hip.” The name of Peeping Tom has clung to their breed to this very day. Tip Bliss. WAITER For Law and Order WE know that Pan, with bits ¢ wax, Joined reeds and called the pipes h. own; But whoinel first built the sax- Ophone ? We know that Moses fetched the Tc Commandments on a hiking trip; But where's the moron who said cer Sorship? Them would we hang in public view Beside that true Ameri-can Who first konceived the koo-koo K Klux Klan. Merwin Coe. Why They Are Not Going to Vote ATIUS PLYNTH, manager The only candidate that I get a thrill out of is President Coolidge, a he talks too much, Lemuel L. Llewelyn, teamster—Vos ing is all a matter of habit. When tl American people have broken thet selves of the habit, Election Day m: well be the perfect national holida Enona Swirk, children’s wear—li th American people are about to mal their decision, what can I do about it? Claude W. Drench, retired—The la time I went to the polls they gave n a pencil with a dull point and no ¢ I resolved never to go again, Pt is rotten, anyway. F candidates are to continue usii the radio, why not a central broac casting station for all of them? Ca it BUNK. making figures on the tablecloth): Pardon me for interrupting you, sir, but the man- agement provides add- ing machines free of charge. Shall I have one wheeled in? HAT this coun- Yry needs most to-day is a good five- cent cocktail. Key to Crossword Puzzle on Page 9 comicbooks.com