Life, 1926-06-03 · page 18 of 44
Life — June 3, 1926 — page 18: what you’re looking at
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**Main Cartoon**: Titled "The Gay Nineties—Rear Doors in Automobiles Prove Impractical," this satirical sketch shows a well-dressed group gathered around an early automobile with its rear door open. The humor appears to target the impracticality of rear-opening car doors—a design feature that was apparently problematic or awkward in actual use, making the "modern" automobile less convenient than intended. **Text Content**: The page includes three short pieces: "Commencement Eve" (a sentimental speech), "In the Balance" (a satirical dialogue about war and reputation), and "Score One" (a brief joke about a woman's silence). These sketch-style humor pieces reflect typical Life magazine satirical commentary on social and political matters of the era.
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