Life, 1926-09-23 · page 33 of 40
Life — September 23, 1926 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several brief satirical pieces typical of *Life* magazine's humor format: **"Visitors' Day"** depicts a Missouri penitentiary tour where a Black trusty prisoner, serving time for automobile theft, expresses disdain at gawking visitors treating inmates like "animals in a cage." The satire critiques the voyeuristic entertainment of prison tours and the dehumanization of incarcerated people. **"Not for Him"** concerns King Alfonso of Spain testing soldiers' loyalty during Madrid political turmoil. Four soldiers pledge obedience; the fifth refuses—not from disloyalty but because he's a drummer, unable to fire a gun. The joke mocks military hierarchy and the absurdity of loyalty oaths. **"Musical Turpitude"** briefly notes American saxophonists denied entry to Britain, sarcastically suggesting the country has "enough home-grown talent." This likely references 1920s jazz anxieties—American jazz was often viewed as culturally threatening in Britain. The page is predominantly **advertising** (Elco boats, Brooks Brothers clothing).
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31 Visitors’ Day Tie usual crowd of sightseers was waiting to be shown through the Mis- ouri State Penitentiary, and it must be admitted that the members were gawky and ill-mannered, They stared at the prisoners as though the latter were ani- mals in a cage, and the convicts grew correspondingly restless and sullen, ‘A snall Negro trusty, who said he was serv a term “for stahtin’ heah an’ goin’ theah with mah gal's automobile,” watched the shuffling troupe with high disfavor as it dawdled past a doorway he siti in’? us—all the time he exclaimed. “I'll give any of room if they like this place so well." —Kansas City Star. visitin’ us! In a Pinch, use ALLEN’S FOOT-EASE Bedside Manners mom Docror: Feeling worse, are you? Pours Partiest: Yes, thank you, doc- tor.Smith’s Weekly (Sydney). TIME PLACED ME “Is theirs a happy mar “While company is. present.” —Boston Transcript. BLESSING = THE CHANCE WHICH IAS FOR A SECOND —Le Journal (Paris). Woman's place is the British Channel. —Ohio State Journal. Not for Him Kixe Atroxso has to assure himself of the loyalty of his troops during these political troubles in Madrid. ‘The other day he stopped a soldier in front of bar- s and said: you know who I am—the highest of your commanding officers. Now tell me, if I ordered you to fire on me, what would you do?” “I would obey orders, your Majesty Three other soldiers, on being q tioned, gave the same answer, The fifth, however, declared that he would refuse. “Bravo, my boy !” said the king. “Here at last is a soldier who places his sov- ereign’s life above any of his commands. But just why wouldn't you fire?” “How could I, your Majesty? Iam a drummer."—Lustige Blatter (Berlin). Tablespoontul Abbott's Ditters in sweetened water after meats Is givat ait to digestion, | Sample Hitters by ° , osu mall, 25 cts. in stamps. C. W. Abbott & Co, Balt, M your PaTit.” . . Musical Turpitude A panty of American saxophonists has been refused permission to land in this country. This is onl We have quite enough home-groan talent. —Humorist (London). iblished every Thursday, simultaneously in the United States, , Canada and British Possessions, Title registered in U. S. $5.00 a year in advance. Additional postage to foreign m the Posta nion, $1.60 a year; to Canada, 80 cents. Back cannot be supplied. rations in Lire are cop ted. epply to Lit, Kolls Hous C., England, For Reprint R Breams Buildings, The foreign trade supplied from Lirer's London Office, Rolls House, Breams Buildings, London, E. C.. Canadian distributor, ‘The American News Company, Ltd., 386-388 St. James Street, Montreal, Canada, No contributions will be returned unless accompanied by stamped and eddressed envelope. Live does not hold itself responsible for the loss or non-return of unsolicited contributions Notice of change of address should reach this offce two weeks prior to the date of issue to be affected. No better time than this for cruising! \X J HY wait a whole year for another vacation? Why not buy an Elco Cruiser now and spend these glorious week-ends on cool, blue waters? Fall is the ideal time for motor cruising. It’s the choicest part of the year, with sunshiny days and nights delightfully cool. We can make immediate delivery of a fine cabin cruiser with living accommodations for a family of four at a price surprisingly low. And you have a choice of four other models ranging in size from a Twenty-six Foot Cruiser to a Sixty-two Foot Motor Yacht. Here's a suggestion. Enjoy your boat this fall and then cruise south with it this winter. Remember, all Elco Cruisers are built for extended coast-wise cruising. Start planning now. Write for Catalog L. PORT ELCO — 247 Park Avenue, at 46th Street, New York City Sales Room and Permanent Motor Boat Exhibit The Elco Works, Bayonne, N. J. Builders of Motor Cruisers for 34 Years Miami Distributor a Southern California Distributor HOWARD MOTOR CO, ibore Drive, Miami, Fla, 6157 Hollywood Bivd., Los Angeles, Cal, Tampa Distributor PRED A. CORTINA, 1419 Powbatan Avenve, Tampa, Fla. a a ae) — eet ine Gentlemens Furnishing MADISON AVENUE COR. FORTY-FOURTH STREET, N.Y, Govds, Complete Outfits for School and College Send for “Memo. of Things Taken to School” BOSTON PALM BEACH NEWPORT LITTLE BUILOING PLAZA BUILDING AUDRAIN BUILDING ‘Tatmont com. Borisvon County Rose 220 Brucwe Avenue comicbooks.com