Life — February 26, 1925 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine Contest Results This page announces winners of "Life's Question Contest," specifically answering "What is the Worst Law in the United States?" The $50 prize went to Mrs. F.A. Breek for identifying Congress's power to declare war as the worst law. Other responses critiqued capital punishment, the Volstead Law (Prohibition), and the Law of Averages. Contributors included doctors and professionals offering serious social commentary. The cartoon header shows children of various ethnicities in a playful procession, likely representing Life's satirical approach to social issues. The contest format itself was satirical—inviting readers to identify genuinely problematic laws while presenting their answers as humorous commentary. This reflects early-20th-century Life magazine's characteristic blend of social criticism and comedy, targeting specific legislation and legal systems readers found objectionable.