Life, 1927-06-23 · page 7 of 38
Life — June 23, 1927 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a photograph of dairy cattle (appears to be a prize cow with white markings) with the caption commenting on transatlantic air travel impacting the cattle business. Below are two separate humor pieces: **"She Just Stood There"** features a dialogue between Mopsy and Barbara about golf lessons—a Pro instructor apparently left Barbara speechless with his advice. **"Tiresome Work"** shows a Mother-Daughter exchange: the daughter Hilda complains she's had "enough of sex appeal" after playing tag all afternoon. The humor derives from the double meaning of "IT"—referencing the contemporary slang term for sexual attractiveness (likely from the 1927 Clara Bow film). The page reflects early 20th-century domestic humor focused on gender roles, leisure activities, and social conventions of the period.
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“T tell ya, Joe, these non-stop flights t’ Europe ain’t none too good fer our business.’’ She Just Stood There Morsy: How are you getting along with those golf sh iessons of yours? Bannara: My dear, when that odd Pro told me to address the ball I actually couldn't think of a word to #ay—can you bear it? Tiresome Work MOTHER (to small daughter): Why you mean by saying you've appeal? Hilda, what do 1 enough of sex Hinpa (wearily): Oh, nothing—only we were play- ing tag and I was “I " practically all afternoon, comicbooks.com