Life, 1926-04-15 · page 27 of 44
Life — April 15, 1926 — page 27: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct humorous pieces: 1. **Top cartoon ("Sic Transit Gloria")**: Shows a man reading to a woman, with the caption about the Red Grange returning to his home in Wheaton, Illinois. This references **Red Grange**, the famous 1920s football player ("The Galloping Ghost"), whose return to his hometown would be notable news. 2. **"Polo" article**: A satirical piece questioning polo's origins and necessity. The joke is that polo requires horses—and the article humorously asks where historical figures like Paul Revere and Richard III would be without them. It's gentle satire about an elitist sport. The illustration shows someone playing polo, appearing absorbed in the game. 3. **"The Absent-Minded Baseball Umpire"**: A cartoon of an umpire so distracted he's not paying attention to the game—satirizing incompetent officials. 4. **Small items under "News"**: Brief notices, including a job wanted ad and a note about the political campaign season. The page exemplifies *Life* magazine's blend of social satire, sports humor, and everyday observations aimed at educated, urban readers.
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