Life, 1926-05-13 · page 15 of 52
Life — May 13, 1926 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes U.S. senators' daily activities through humorous descriptions like "Relay Race," "Obstacle Race," and "Ball-Dogging" (euphemism for filibustering). The accompanying sketch depicts three young women, captioned as gossiping sophisticates discussing Senate proceedings. The cartoons below—"Safety First," "Slang-Weary Sheik to His Sheba," and "Side-Splitting"—appear to be unrelated domestic humor pieces typical of 1920s Life magazine, featuring domestic arguments and comedic situations. The overall page mocks Senate inefficiency and procedural obstruction while the magazine's other content provides light social comedy about contemporary 1920s life, relationships, and manners. The tone is satirical but genteel, reflecting the magazine's sophisticated audience.
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