Life, 1927-04-21 · page 9 of 39
Life — April 21, 1927 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# "The Weak Link" - Life Magazine Page 7 This page contains a short story titled "The Weak Link" about Julia, a Vassar College sophomore selected to carry the traditional Daisy Chain during a campus event. The illustration at top shows spectators at what appears to be a polo match or sporting event, with someone asking who threw the ball—the "chucker." The story itself describes Julia's excitement about participating in this college tradition, where selected girls form a chain carrying daisies during a procession. The narrative focuses on social hierarchy and peer dynamics among female students, with references to class elections and inter-girl rivalry. Below is a brief humor section titled "Mistaken Identity" featuring wordplay about money and eggs. The content reflects early 1920s college social life and female student traditions.