Life, 1926-06-03 · page 42 of 44
Life — June 3, 1926 — page 42: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily a **commercial advertisement page** for a Great Lakes cruise line, with several short humorous columns typical of Life's satirical content. The main cruise ad promotes a 2,200-mile "North American White Liners" voyage departing from Chicago, emphasizing luxury amenities comparable to ocean steamers—a significant selling point for inland travel in this era. The page's humor sections include: **"Bought Off"**: Satirizes a wealthy flapper (young woman) who bribes her milkman with expensive cream when he catches her returning home with a date, fearing her behavior might radicalize working-class resentment. The joke targets both the frivolous wealthy and paranoia about "Bolshevism" (communism) spreading among workers. **"Under the Skin"**: Mocks women's supposed ignorance of baseball, depicting a female spectator not understanding basic rules. **"Fable for Dentists"**: A patient complains about dental costs while admitting he avoids the dentist entirely—a straightforward joke about human contradiction. The page reflects 1920s-era attitudes toward class, gender, and leisure, with advertising integrated among satirical commentary.
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