Life, 1926-09-30 · page 6 of 36
Life — September 30, 1926 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three distinct pieces of humor: 1. **"Poet to His Love"** - A romantic poem by Martha L. Wilchinski mocking overwrought declarations of love. 2. **"Uncovered" and "Incorrigible"** - Two brief dialogue jokes about removing a beret and hair growing back after a cut—light domestic humor. 3. **"What College?"** - A satirical article by Robert Hage critiquing college selection. It mocks prestigious universities (Northwestern, Harvard, Princeton, Illinois, Duke, Pennsylvania) by listing their supposed defining characteristics in exaggerated terms—suggesting these institutions are more notable for specific traits (football, tradition, or vice) than serious academics. The tone suggests skepticism about whether attending these famous schools actually matters. The accompanying cartoon depicts a woman lounging while a man departs, illustrating relationship dynamics of the era.
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Sophomore: piv you EVER TAKE CHLOROFORM? Freshman: No; wio Teacies it? Uncovered (YIRST FROSH: How come you're not wearing your béret any more? Seconn Yeantino: My sweetie laughed it off. Incorrigible “ THY, she told me she was go- ing into seclusion until her hair grew long.” “Well, she’s bobbed up again.” FT FOR PRINCETON, I SUPPOSE.” CHAN: SKIS ED HIS PLANS, PAIR OF FOR HIS BIRTHDAY, SO HIS UNCLE JOHN GAVE HIM A HE HAD TO ENTER DARTMOUTH.” Poet to His Love ET others stoop to neck and pet | | And divers forms of Love's address; I'll woo you in a triolet Or use an ode as my caress, Let others place before your throne butes they lavishly disburse: My gift to you—I'Il make it known— Will be in rare, rhapsodic verse, Then do you thrill to feel me place Upon your brow this lyric kiss, As all your cares I now efface With rhyming passion such as this? Oh, do you view with mounting fire This miracle that wrought For if you do—my heart's desire— You're even dumber than 1 thought! Martha L. Wilchins): What College? HE youth who is contemplating surrendering his rights and man- hood this fall for the dubious privi- lege of wearing a foolish little col- ored cap and being the recipicnt of daily insults from upperclassmen is confronted by the serious problem of deciding which institution of learn- ing he shall honor with his presence. so we are listing the outstanding features of some of the better-known universities by which he may govern his choic Nortuwestern, E love has anston, IIL. Ideal for the youth who enjoys fires, for the students burn down. several blocks of buildings every time the football team wins a game. Hanrvarp, Cambridge, Mass. Just the place for the young man whose parents are opposed to football. Princeton, Princeton, N. J. Don't matriculate here if you wish to re- tain the friendship of your Harvard and Yale friends. Iniinots, Urbana, Il. where th millionaire Dexe Unstversity, Durham, N. C. If you are an addict of tailor-made igarcttes you're out of luck. sta, Philadelphia, Pa. Starting this year, no residents of Illinois are allowed to enter. Robert Hage. The place turn football players into DLAMING youth hasn't yet set the world on fire. comicbooks.com