Life, 1925-12-25 · page 33 of 37
Life — December 25, 1925 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not satirical content itself. It features two book advertisements: 1. **"Cartoons from Life"** by Ellison Hoover (introduction by Robert Benchley): Promotes a collection of Hoover's satirical cartoons covering "American Generals of Industry," Paris, War, Congress, and Religious Fanaticism. The specific targets aren't visible on this page, but the description suggests topical social and political satire typical of 1920s-30s Life magazine. 2. **"Skippy"** by Percy L. Crosby: Advertises a children's comic collection featuring "America's favorite son"—referring to the popular comic strip character Skippy, known for mischievous boy humor. Both ads are selling books via mail-order to Life readers, priced at $1.50 and $2.00 respectively. The page functions as **product promotion** rather than editorial satire or political commentary.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
CARTOONS "Life by Extison Hoover With an introduction by Ropent BENCHLEY NTIMATE glimpses of American Generals of Industry—Impressions of Paris (and other places) by one who has never been there—cartoons about War, Congress, Religious Fanaticism—excursions into history—all of Ellison Hoover's best and funniest work is included in this book, sent off to a flying start by Robert Benchley’s introduction. “Cartoons from LIFE” (published by Simon & Schuster) will be sent prepaid to any reader of LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York City, on receipt of $1.50. SHIPPY By Percy L. Crossy NOTHER collection of Crosby's brilliant drawings, including some of the best pictures from last year’s Skippy book, and many new plates—some of them in color. These chronicles of America’s favorite son provide an ideal gift for any child— or parent either, when you come “Skippy ( published by Greenberg, down to that. Ine.) will be sent prepaid to any reader of LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, on receipt of $2.00.