Life, 1927-04-14 · page 6 of 38
Life — April 14, 1927 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several humorous sketches satirizing everyday American life, likely from the 1920s-1930s based on the style. **"The Weather Man Plans a Day Off"** mocks the detailed, technical jargon weather forecasters use while delivering uncertain predictions—a timeless complaint about meteorology. **"A Season Rusher"** jokes about a woman purchasing an entire new summer wardrobe for church on Easter, satirizing conspicuous consumption and seasonal fashion obsession among the middle class. **"Longfellow Revised"** offers witty reinterpretations of classic poetry, while **"Definitions from an Archaic Dictionary"** provides humorous alternative definitions of words. The **"Overhead in a Cafeteria"** section captures a recognizable modern anxiety: unsolicited health and dietary advice from a chatty acquaintance during lunch. Overall, the page gently ridicules recognizable social behaviors and American consumer culture.
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4 The Weather Man Plans for a Day Off with His Family FATHER: Son, step out the door a minute and report on the weather. Son (putting his head out): It is unsettled, Father, with increasing cloudiness probably followed by rain. Somewhat warmer to-mor- row. Fatuer: Are there high Northwest winds veering to Northeast and becoming stronger in the afternoon; velocity about eighty miles per hour? Son: There are. Fatuer: Is it continued cold? Son: warnings And storm been dis- Yes. have played between Cape Hat- teras and Michigan. Fatuer: How about high Son: The disturbance that was central over Flor- ida is advancing Eastward. A marked area of high pres- sure extends along the whole St. Lawrence valley. Farner: Is pressure low and constantly falling over the Cana- dian Northwest? wv: Extremely humid. The out- look generally is for hurricane winds with probable snow, sleet, and fog. Fatuer: Very good. Then help your mother with the lunch baskets. We're going on a picnic. W.W. Scott. A Season Rusher ID your wife wear her new spring outfit to church Easter Sunday?” “Heavens, no! She wore her new summer outfit.” “ The Hen: rv isn’t Farr. OF THOSE EGGS ! AND GETS ALL THE CREDIT. Longfellow Revised LIVES of captured crooks remind us To wear mittens all the time So as not to leave behind us Finger-prints to fix the crime. Strickland Gillilan. No Parking in Eden UNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER: And so the Angel with the flam- ing sword drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden. Littte Apnocx: What kind of a car did he Don’t Ask Me Another! No. 2 IT TOOK US A YEAR TO LAY ALL D HE JUST DAUBS ON A LITTLE PAINT Overheard in a Cafeteria “H ELLO. Are you hay- ing lunch? So am I. Mind if I sit here? With you, I mean. I got to talk to some one. The doctor ordered it. With my meals, you know. Got to have conversation. It's good for you. Good for digestion. Will you pass the sugar? Say, let's talk now. How are you, any- way? I'm fine myself. I was not so, good a while back. Yes, digestion gone. But I’m all right now. Is that beef you're eating? Say, you oughtn't to eat that. It’s bad for you. Too much protein. Here, I'll take it back. I'll get you some lettuce. And is that coffee you're drink- ing? That's bad for you too. Bad for the nerves. I'll take it along with me. Might as well. I'll get you some buttermilk. That's better. That's the stuff for you. Makes you healthy. Now let’s talk. We'll have a conversation. Say some- thing pleasant. Come on, let's get started. You want to keep cheerful. It’s good for you. Good for digestion. Hey, ouch! That's my stomach you hit. Ouch!” Definitions from an Archaic Dictionary °CK—To behead, strangle. Flapper—Anything used to at- tract attention. Vamp—To furbish up. Sheik—A venerable Arab. Petticoat—An underskirt worn by women. Sweety—Candy, confection. Spokesman—One who speaks in behalf of another, or others. Congress—A legislative body. J.C. T. Inquisitive Clara: WHAT 18 THE MOST RAPID TYPE OF ADDING MACHINE? (Answer on page 35.) comicbooks.com , ae ae one