Life, 1926-10-07 · page 10 of 44
Life — October 7, 1926 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical pieces rather than a single cartoon. "Simplified" critiques the trend toward simplicity in 1890s fashion and accessories—contrasting elaborate Victorian dress (bustles, ornaments, cigars) with contemporary streamlining. The author (G.C.) uses this to comment on broader cultural shifts toward modernity. "Time to Eat!" mocks film production, showing a director explaining why an actor wasn't warned about sharks in a scene—they feared he'd be too hungry to care, prioritizing the shot over safety. "Mr. Bok—Then and Now" satirizes Edward Bok's contradiction: as *Ladies' Home Journal* editor, he forbids wine mentions, yet Kipling's story violates this rule with "Make it Mellin's food"—exposing editorial hypocrisy. The Blacksmith illustration is a period advertisement.
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Simplified HILE the daily these racy times more complex than it was in the cé Nineties, there has been a marked trend toward simplicity of conversation. In 1895, for instance, the basic topics of male discussion were bar- tenders, red flannels, horses and bug- » John L, Sullivan, beards, pol- ities and five-cent cigars. The ladies, of course, exercised their vocal cords with bustles, bread-baking, grass widows, rag carpets, petticoats and kerosene lamps. Now, however, we have Prohibi- Hon. G.C. routine in has become “HE weather sharps say this will be a frightfully severe winter.” “All wrong—you would hear mut- terings of a coal strike if that were so. Clerk: Now, MADAM, I'LL RE- PEAT YOUR ORDER—15 YARDS WIDE SILK, 5 YARDS HEAVY LINING, 10 YARDS CRINOLINE. FOR THE PETTICOAT, + YARDS SILK FOR TI DUST RUFFLE, 4 YARDS VELVET TRIMMING, + Doz FANCY BUTTONS FOR BACK, BELT AND SLEEVES, 5 DOZ. LARGE HOOKS AND EYES, 8 poz. SMALL HOOKS AND EYES, 10 SPOOLS SILK THREAD, 5 SPOOLS COTTON THREAD, LONG BONING FOR LINING AND SMALL BONING FOR NECK, IS THAT RIGHT, MADAM? Lady: YES—AND PLEASE SEND IT UP FEED IT ALL FOR THE AFTERNOON FROCK I’M MAKING. Mr. Bok—Then and Now (From “The Chap Book,” 1896) KIPLING is writing « story for the Ladies’ Home Journal. Kip- ling! However, with his usual breeze and the vinous quality of his style, he concludes a chapter thereof: “And the fellow tossed down a glass of old Madeira, and turned to leave the room,” ete. Little Bok, in a panic, wires the brawny jungle man: ) ‘Tossed down a glass of old deira’? Ladies’ Home Journal rules forbid mention of wine.” Kipling wires four words: “Make it Mellin’s food.” Godspeed O# seck, my love, your newer way; I'll not be left in sorrow. So long as I have yesterday, Go take your damned to-morrow ! Dorothy Parker. Time to Eat! IRECTOR (to assistant di- rector): Where in Sam Hill is that darkey who was going into the fish tank to rescue the hero from the sharks? A. D.: Quit—afraid he'd be eaten. D.: Why didn’t you tell him these man-eaters have been used in other pictures and have never attacked any one? , A. D.: We did, but that made it worsc—he was afraid they'd be hungry by now. , ' actor seems to shun pub- s notorious for that.” FORGE OUR ERSTWHIL LOWS BASER COURSES; FOR NOWADAYS MORE PROFITS MAY BE FARNE BY Si10 AUTOS THAN ING HORSES, BY SHOE comicbooks.com