Life, 1926-08-12 · page 10 of 36
Life — August 12, 1926 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains humor and social commentary typical of early 20th-century Life magazine. **"Opportunity" cartoon**: Shows a woman on a large sofa with a man, referencing the distinction between "necking" and "petting"—period slang for levels of physical intimacy. The joke plays on dating behavior of the era. **"Wrong Number" section**: A humorous phone mix-up at Dr. Phelps' office, with an advertisement for men's suits at discounted prices. **Main cartoon**: Depicts a well-dressed man at what appears to be a crowded, modest establishment (possibly a speakeasy during Prohibition), with the caption sarcastically asking why he doesn't go to a proper restaurant. The satire comments on social class and where different people dine. The "Life Lines" section contains brief social observations about college drinking, long political terms, and dating trends.
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Opportunity She: wuat’s THE DIFFERED PETTIN Hez wett—it’s tus BETWEEN NECKING AND — (Curtain.) Wrong Number OICE ON PHONE: Is this Dr: Phelps’ office? Anotuer Voice on Puonr: No—it is not Dr. Phelps’ office. This is the Imperial Nobby Togs Shoppe, 432 Spruce Street, two doors from Liberty Boulevard— now featuring a special extra-value sale of s wear for the fall trade—prices slashed—forty- 3 dollar suits going at $19.85—English balloon-cloth shirtings of style and durability, usually priced at four dollars, going now for...CLICK! Lady (on the left): wet, FoR HEAVEN’s SAKE! WHY DOESN’? THAT MAN GO TO A RESTAURANT THAT FITS HIM? HE earth, says a scientist, is showing an inclination to shrink, thus reflecting the current tendencies in bathing suits. aL asky predicts that the movies will have a Not, however, if the producers see him aL “Bad Rum Kills Two in Canada,” says a headline. Some one evidently has been stealing our stuff. aL College presidents report a decrease in the amount of drinking among undergraduates. This is further evi- dence that the colleges are not training students to meet conditions they will encounter in later life. aL The college girl who used to study Greek and then get married is now replaced by the girl who studies domestic science and then gets a job in the chorus. ae Senator Perper says he does not approve of long terms for Senators; but at that he appears to approve of longer terms than some Senators can get. Another opponent of long terms is Mr. Eart Carroit, who expects to winter in Atlanta this season, aL With horse-race betting and boxing both reinstated in Illinois this summer, Chicago people feel that it is un- likely that Prohibition will ever be tried there. aL PERIENCED cook wants perma- nt job. Would prefer to love on premises. Can furnish recommendation. Address 203 North 9th street.” 7-11-2t —Fort Pierce (Fla.) Record. We trust she’s not one of those “love- ‘em-and-leave-"em”’ girls. LL “A whist party will be hell next Tuesd evening at the home of Mrs. George Sparks for the benefit of the Bradlee Mothers’ club.” —Lawrence (Mass.) Telegram. Newspapermen are so cynical! aL The American people are said to be eating lettuce at the rate of - 000,000-worth a year. These, evi- dently, are National Salad Days. Secrets Pe UNTY: Mary, dear, does your . mother know you read those con- fession magazines? Mary (age twelve): Goodness, no! She doesn’t even know I've found where she hides them. comicbooks.com