Life — September 10, 1925 — page 7: what you’re looking at

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# "Love Pact Probe" - Daily Life, September 10, 1925 This page covers three sensational news stories typical of 1920s tabloid journalism: 1. **"Miss South Boston"** (left): Lillian Durkee, a beauty contest winner, is shown entering the surf. The caption notes she credited Daily Life with helping her win, attributing her success to reading the magazine. 2. **"Brutal axe-pest"** (top right): George LaMoll, accused of attacking victims with an axe, is shown in police custody with Detective Ermbody. This appears to be crime reporting on an active criminal case. 3. **"Reunited"** (bottom): Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hess are pictured after settling a custody dispute over their 18-month-old child, Odwin, involving a woman named "Miss Odwin" from New Brighton. The page exemplifies 1920s sensationalist journalism mixing crime, human interest, and celebrity coverage.