Life, 1926-08-12 · page 12 of 36
Life — August 12, 1926 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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The top cartoon depicts a traffic stop where a police officer signals a driver who appears to be operating an early automobile. The caption reads: "Cop: HEY, DIDN'T YOU GET MY SIGNAL? Daredevil Dora: YES, BUT I CAN'T STOP TO ARGUE ABOUT THAT NOW." This satirizes early 1900s motorist behavior—specifically reckless drivers ignoring traffic signals. "Daredevil Dora" appears to be a female driver, reflecting contemporary anxieties about women operating automobiles. The joke mocks both dangerous speeding and the dismissive attitude of careless motorists toward law enforcement. The remainder of the page contains magazine announcements and fiction advertisements, not political satire.
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Daredevil Dora: ves, But 1 cad "~ STOP TO 4 f ABOUT TILAT Now, Magazine Announcements That Would Attract Attention HE AMERICAN CURY.—The chi m of our modest little publication is to bring some measure of cheer and sunshine into the lives and homes of the good people of the Great Middle Class; those sturdy, stanch, indus- trious, devout adherents of the “old- time religion” who by their unflag- ging zeal and earnest patriotism have made our country the great and glorious nation she is to- The Christian Herald—wWe call your attention, in this issue, to the ry thoughtful and exhaustive arti- cle entitled, “Bootlegging as an In- dustry; Its Pleasures and Profits,” by William V. Dwyer. True Romances.—We de- sire to inform our contribu- tors, once for all, that we cannot consider for publica- tion in True Romances any story having even the slight- est sex atmosphere. Our motto has always been, “Preserve the innocence of our country’s youth.” The Atlantic Monthly.— As a special treat for our readers, we have to an- nounce, beginning with the October number, a series of new song-hits by Irving Berlin, with words and music. This stupendous ad- dition will make no differ- ence whatever in the cost of the magazine. MER- ME AWAKE ALL NIGHT. Captain Billy’s Whiz Bang.—By special permission, we reprint in this issue a number of poems from the pen of the late Miss Lowell, which, we are convinced, cannot fail to ap- peal to our discriminating readers. The Dial—We are announcing a nationwide short story contest, open to any citizen of the United State: regardless of age, occupation, or ed- ucation. We do not seek finished lit- crary style. What we want is action, and a snappy plot. Stories with Western setting are given the pref- erence. Tlie American Magazine—Don't miss our next issue. Stories that Vacationist: THESE DARN BUGS AND CRICKETS KEPT HANGED IF I'M GOING TO LET THEM SLEEP DURING THE DAY. thrill you! Feature al, “Why I Murdered My Wife,” in six parts, Read Bruce Barton's daring exposé, “The Double Life of Elbert H. Gary.” $500.00 in’ prizes offered for home-brew recipes. Snappy Stories—We have long felt the need of a special department for our young readers—or shall we say, for the kiddies? It gives us great pleasure to announce that we are able, by a fortunate arrange- ment, to present in serial form, be- ginning with our next issue, that im- mortal and thrilling child classic, “Elsie Dinsmore.” The Saturday Evening Post.—The next issue of the Saturday Evening Post will be en- tirely different from all for- mer issues. Lire.—Don't obey that impulse. While there is Life what is there to hope for? D. R. Kissling. Hopeless A GIRL of four years in- quired of her mother where George Washington had been born. “I can’t remember,” said her mother, after thinking a moment. “Well, Mother,’ id the child, “if you can’t even re member that, I’m sure | can’t help you.” comicbooks.com