Life, 1925-12-31 · page 13 of 37
Life — December 31, 1925 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a satirical review page centered on "THE YEAR 1925," depicted as a tombstone. The surrounding vignettes mock various 1925 events and social phenomena: - "Still Trying to Make an Impression" - figures struggling with futility - "Café de Guéria" and "Permanent" - likely referencing trendy establishments or fashions - "The Lollipop" - appears to mock consumerism or frivolous pleasures - "No Protection" - suggests inadequate safeguards against some threat - "How That Boat Has Grown!" - likely referencing Prohibition-era smuggling vessels - "Crime" explosions - referencing organized crime's growth during Prohibition - "And The Echo Answers" - unclear specific reference The overall tone is cynical about 1925's social problems: crime proliferation, failed government protections, and materialistic pursuits masquerading as progress.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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