Life, 1925-05-07 · page 14 of 44
Life — May 7, 1925 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains theatrical content rather than political commentary. The main feature is "Modern Chronicles of America," a comedic sketch featuring characters named Miles, John, and Priscilla discussing romantic matters in vernacular dialogue. The sketch satirizes everyday American social dynamics—particularly courtship customs and male-female interactions—through witty banter. The illustration shows figures in period dress on a street, and there's a separate instructional feature titled "What's Wrong with This Sentence?" addressing postal regulations. The bottom illustration depicts postcards with handwriting, captioned "What the Great American Father Knows About Europe"—likely mocking American tourists' limited European knowledge or travel experiences. This appears to be entertainment and humor content rather than political satire.
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LIFE * Joux: Har, har, har! Well, suppose. Priscitta : I'd say, “It prob'ly was a couple other fellows.” Joux: Har, har, har! (Becoming serious.) Professor, if you please. (Sentimental music.) Joun: Little gal, I got somethin’ for to say— Priscitta: Speak away, speak away, ain't no time like to-day— Joun: Thinkin’ of you like I am all of the whiles, Little gal, why don’t you up an’ marry Miles? Priscitta: Goodness, Mister Alden, but you gimme a start— Joux: What I'm tellin’, dearest, is right out of my heart He's got the pelf, he's got the pelf— Priscinta: Lissun, Mister Alden, why not speak for your- self? (Note: This is the big punch of the act. Keep the orchestra quiet while they clinch. Re-enter Miles.) Mites: Go on, ast me what is a pessimist. Joun anv Priscitta: Aw ri’, Miles, wot is a pessimist? Mites: A pessimist is a optimist which has been double- crossed. Har, har! (Priscilla sings “Me and the Boy Friend.” aud the curtain descends amidst the tumultuous applause of the ushers.) Tip Bliss. What's Wrong with This Sentence? OHN, dear: dimer’s on the table. Now don't: rush; take your time and finish reading your story—there’s Owner: CAN'T YOU SER IT’S ALL OUT O° PLUMB? no hurry.” Contractor: THAT'S AN OLD WORN-OUT PLUMB-LINE, IT ALN'T RELIABLE, IDE dissatisfaction over the recent postal regul. requiring two cents postage on postcards is report ‘ , Many had hoped it would be made a dollar, at least. Modern Chronicles of America . (els Performed by Miles Standish, Priscilla Clair de la Lune and John Alden, “Vaudeville’s Original Eternal Triangle. ILES: Lissun, Mister Leader, while I tell it to you, Lissun, all you folks here, ‘cause | swear that it’s truc It’s the jack what gets ‘em, the dough what upsets ‘em, The long green what knocks the wimmen red, white and blue. (At this patriotic sentiment, the audience is expected to rise and stand in silence for two minutes. Exit Miles. Enter John and Priscilla.) Joun: Babe, there’s somethin’ stirrin’ in muh breast ; Babe, I gotta make of you a gen-u-wine request Tune ‘em up, Professor, she’s a nifty guesser, Knows muh heart is breakin’ underneath muh vest. Priscitia: Was they somethin’ you should wanted to ast me, John? Joux: Now ‘t you mention it, honey, yeah. Say, dearie, suppose I was to walk into a, now, strictly kosher delica- tessen, and you was the gal behind the counter, an’ I was to “Gimme a pound o” ham,” well, what would you say? : I'd say, “Mister, they ain't nobody here 'ceptin Joun: Har, har, har! An’ say, sweetie, suppose you an’ me was out walkin’, an’ I'd say to you, “Who was that lady you seen me with, Sat’day?” well, what would you say? Prisciuia: It couldn't of been Sat'day, for on account of I was to Brookalyn Sat'day. WHAT THE GREAT AMERICAN FATHER KNOWS ABOUT EUROPE comicbooks.com