Life, 1925-06-04 · page 4 of 44
Life — June 4, 1925 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Page Analysis This page is primarily **advertising** for General Tire and Rubber Company's 6-ply balloon tires, featuring an illustration of a 1920s automobile with well-dressed figures. The right column contains two separate pieces: 1. **"Class Prophecy"** - a humorous poem predicting the futures of State U. classmates, mentioning specific individuals (Pete Atkins, Bill Bryan, Joe Cooke, etc.) entering bond-selling during what appears to be the post-WWI economic period. The satire mocks their commercial ambitions and financial schemes. 2. **"The House Divided"** - brief anecdotes about memory and domestic life, including a joke about a woman's remarkable memory for prices and a comment on young boys wearing knickers (then standard children's clothing). The content reflects 1920s collegiate humor and social commentary rather than political satire.