Life, 1924-12-18 · page 28 of 37
Life — December 18, 1924 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from the satirical magazine *Life* contains several short humorous pieces targeting post-WWI society: **"Postscript to Lucasta"** mocks soldiers' attitudes, presenting a letter where a serviceman complains that his wife's nagging letters don't help him 3,000 miles away—he wants to "enjoy this war in peace," satirizing soldiers' detachment from home concerns. **"Not in Any Sense"** jokes about a student unprepared to discuss the afterlife, playing on the disconnect between academic knowledge and spiritual matters. **"Regardless of Cost"** criticizes empty "economy week" campaigns. The **sailor cartoon** shows a returning serviceman apologizing to his wife for failing to bring her a monkey souvenir; she responds that his presence matters more—sentimental humor about wartime reunions. The page also includes standard advertisements (Wetzel tailors, florist services) and miscellaneous short jokes from various publications, typical of *Life's* format mixing satire with commercial content. The overall tone reflects post-war adjustment and social commentary common to 1920s humor.
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= AUT SCISSORS Postscript to Lucasta The following preciously preserved extract from a love-letter written home to his wife by a soldier on active service will evoke tender memories in thousands of our cx-Service men: “Don't send me no more nagging let- ters, Lettie. They don't do no good. I'm 3,000 miles away from home, and I want 10 enjoy this war in peace. —London Daily Net Not in Any Sense Proressor: You seem to understand all that. Now let us pass on to immor tality, the life of the hereafter. Stupext: Not prepared, sir. —Boston Transcript Regardless of Cost “How can we boost economy week?” “Get up a pa Louisville Courier-Journal. t for the wary. —Toronto Telegram Turer’s no ai lished every Thursday. simultaneously in the United States, itle registered in U, S. Additional postage to foreign countries in the Postal Union, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. Back Great Britain, Canada and British Possessions. Patent Office. $5.00 a year in advance. numbers cannot be supplied. The text and illustrations in Lire are copyrighted Breams Buildings, Fetter in Great Br apply to Lire, Rolis Howse, Lane, L Evrabtished 1876 2and 4 E Forty-Fourth Street NEW YORK WETZEL are tailors for men desiring to be groomed correctly in —From Punch (London), by permission. Sailor (just home from cruise’): SORRY, OLD GIRL; "akD TO GET YOU A MONKEY, ’aAD NO LUCK, Fond Wife: ou, 1T DON’T MATTER, DEAR—I ‘AVE you, “Empire 1 Taiep burt Tale of a Traveler About to travel to India, a man was told by his friends to be sure not to miss the tiger shooting. “It's no trick at all,” they said. “You hide in a thicket at night; when the beast arrives, aim between its two eyes, shining in the dark. It will fall as if struck by lightning.” On his return, they asked how man tigers he had killed. “None at all,” he replied sadly “They've become altogether too clever They now travel in pairs, and each one closes an eye. So of course. —Le Rire (Paris) Interview Catter (to head of the firm): I—er— think you—er—used to go to school wit! my uncle, His name was Wiffle. Per if you are—er—requiring extr. Heap or tHe First (without enthy siasm): Oh, did 12 Was it? No! Good morning.—Passing Show (London). “Wuew I left college I didn’t owe any one a cent.” “What an awful time to leave.” —Harvard Lampoon Breams Buildings, Lone addressed envelope. For Reprint Rights The foreign trade supplied. from Live's ‘London Office, Rolls. Hous (s Canadian distributor, ‘The American News Company,” Ltd., 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal,’ Canada. No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped ant 2 docs not hold itself responsible for the loss cr non-return of unsolicited contributions. Notice of change of address should reach this offce two weeks prior to the date of issue to be effected. ‘When en you send flowers fie every detail—it has ever been their privilege to serve a distinguished clientele. the music \. more irresistibly soul- satisfying, the floor perfect, your pro- gram more flattering, your self-esteem more abundantly satisfied, and your whole evening is gorgeous. Isn't it? = & 5 Your Sate can telegraph flowers anywhere for you comicbooks.com