Life, 1927-01-27 · page 6 of 35
Life — January 27, 1927 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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**"The Paris Convention"** cartoon depicts an American Legion convention discussion about international relations and Prohibition enforcement. The joke concerns delegates debating whether France should pay war debts while America smuggles alcohol—highlighting the hypocrisy of the era. One delegate protests that "in the old days you could get it for cinematic centuries," sarcastically commenting on how Prohibition made obtaining liquor difficult and expensive compared to pre-1920. **"Getting Willie Off to School"** is a humorous domestic sketch about a child's reluctance and excuses before school—mundane family comedy requiring no historical context. Both pieces reflect 1920s concerns: international post-WWI relations, Prohibition's unpopularity, and ordinary American life.
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