Life, 1926-03-04 · page 15 of 40
Life — March 4, 1926 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two satirical pieces: **"Super-Heterodyne"** (poem by Roger Burlingame): Satirizes the newly popular radio technology by treating "super-heterodyne" (a radio circuit type) as if it were a precious word, comparing it to classical or romantic language. The humor mocks how people were excited about technical jargon surrounding the emerging radio industry—treating modern technology with almost reverential language. **"Conclusions"** (by Beatrice Herford): A humorous anecdote about children witnessing adults' disappointment over a stillbirth, illustrating generational differences in understanding and emotional response. The joke centers on children's innocent misinterpretation of adult grief. The illustrations accompanying these pieces show period-appropriate figures in early 20th-century clothing, typical of Life magazine's satirical style.
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