Life, 1926-02-25 · page 28 of 36
Life — February 25, 1926 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **satirical humor columns and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The "Saut Scissors Aut Nullus" section presents brief comedic anecdotes mocking social pretensions and human behavior: - **"There Are Limits"**: Jokes about a "jazzy magazine" being banned from libraries—satirizing both pulp publications and censorious authorities. - **"Out of Voice"**: A curate complains his singing voice is ruined; the joke plays on religious propriety. - **"Aspiration"**: A child declares he'll become President; the punchline (likely cut off) suggests youthful naïveté. The right column includes **witty social commentary**: a Thackeray anecdote about courteous repartee, observations on Hollywood superstitions around marriage, and a book review noting humans behave irrationally because "we don't know any better." The page is primarily **advertisements** (Kelly Balloons, Brooks Brothers clothing) typical of Life's business model. The overall tone is **gentle mockery of American social foibles**, class anxieties, and modern absurdities—characteristic of Life's satirical brand.
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