Life, 1926-04-22 · page 10 of 40
Life — April 22, 1926 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page contains humorous short pieces and anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The main illustrated item is "Delinear Measure," showing a man being measured by a tailor while others observe—the joke concerns a wife insisting she's under thirty-six inches around the waist, while the tailor finds otherwise. Other brief pieces include "His Defense" (a judge questioning a speeding driver), "A Tip for William" (advice about Shakespeare's manuscript), and "Necessary" (a joke about renting a vacation box at an office). The opening poem, "Spring Song," is attributed to George S. Chappell and celebrates seasonal renewal with references to birds and nature. This is primarily comedic content targeting upper-middle-class domestic life rather than political satire.
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