Life — November 13, 1924 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Life* magazine shows two distinct images under the heading "LIFE": **Upper image**: A sketch labeled "POE" depicts what appears to be an angelic or supernatural figure with wings hovering above two earthly figures, one wearing a hat. This likely references Edgar Allan Poe's literary themes of the macabre and the ethereal. **Lower image**: Titled "...of the Goal," shows people playing volleyball or a similar sport, with a winged angelic figure hovering above the net. This appears to be satirical commentary on the contrast between earthly, mundane activities and higher aspirations or divine intervention. The overall theme seems to juxtapose the spiritual/supernatural with everyday American life, though without additional context, the specific satirical target remains unclear.