Life, 1924-11-06 · page 17 of 40
Life — November 6, 1924 — page 17: what you’re looking at
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This page combines political satire with humor. The "Political Glossary" on the left mocks American electoral politics through cynical definitions—for instance, defining "Democrats" and "Republicans" as functionally identical, "Majority" as "Non-voters. Loafers," and "Politics" as "Something for nothing." The cartoon labeled "Dotted Swiss" shows a rotund figure spotted with dots, likely satirizing a political figure of the era (unclear which specific person). The lower cartoon, "How Big Is She? About a Hundred 'N Fifty Cases," depicts two figures at a harbor discussing a woman, with the "cases" reference appearing to allude to Prohibition-era bootlegging or smuggling—a major political issue of the 1920s-early 1930s. The satire connects politics, morality, and organized crime.
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