Life, 1927-06-30 · page 10 of 35
Life — June 30, 1927 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This *Life* magazine page contains satirical commentary on post-WWI American society: **"American for Americans"** (main story): Criticizes a man who avoided joining the American Legion, showed no interest in civic organizations like Rotary, and ignored patriotic causes. However, when a French visitor mentioned French words casually, he suddenly adopted French phrases in conversation—demonstrating shallow, performative patriotism. **"Our Share"** (cartoon): The joke questions what America actually gained from World War I, answering "Seventy-eight plays, four hundred and thirty-one movies, and I've forgotten how many books"—satirizing America's focus on entertainment rather than meaningful post-war accomplishments or growth. Both pieces mock superficial patriotism and materialism in 1920s America.
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Our Share e HAT did America get out of the World War, anyway “That's — easy. Seventy-eight » four hundred and thirty-one and I've forgotten how many Patriotic Patricia: 1 WANT TO DO MY BIT TO ENCOURAGE AVIATION. LET ME HAVE AN AIR MAIL STAMP, PLEASE. American for Americans } 1S was no hero’s part in the ar, and he never got around to joining the American Legion. He sidestepped the Ku Klux Klan and had no interest in Rotary. He was often the last up at the sound of the National Anthem. He had no illusions about Con- gress or the War Department. In short, he minded his own busi- ness. Even Prohibition and censor- ship left him cold. But when a worthy citizen came back from doing Paris in_ three weeks and started to use French words in the conversation, he wrapped the telephone around him! H.W. H. ao) he SANDY MCPHERSON SETS OFF A CANNON CRACKER. The Secretary Reports Progress THE following is alleged to be an accurate transcript from the min- utes of the Recording Secretary of the *, which has just held its Annual Convention and Get-together in Montreal. First Day 10a.m.—lInstallation of Dele- gates. 10:30 a, m.—Visit Liquor Stores for Sinews of War. 11a. M. To 12:30 p, mM. — Installa- tion of Sinews. 1 p. M.—Luncheon. ernor of North Carolina Governor of South Caroli 2:30 p. M.—Presidential Address, “What the s* Stand For,” or Round Table Conference in Tavern (Optional). 3:30 p. M. — Sightseeing Making All Ports of Call. 5-6 p. m.—Fraternal Hour. 7 p. M.—Delegates’ Banquet (And How!) 9-11 p, m.—See 5-6 Pp. M. ll P.M. ‘ommunity Singing or Bedtime Stories. (Delegate’s Per- sonal Option.) 1a. M.—"Sho Johnsumph frm Sluey! noaboutat !” 3:304. Mm. — “Swee Tadeleyun” and “Dowbycolemillstream.” 3:45 a, m.—Non-delegate in 4289 wants to know how he’s expected to sleep if guys in 4291 sing the same song all night. Guys in 4291 prom- ise to introduce new songs into pro- gram. “As the Gov- id to the Tour, thish old Harry Whaddyu- Second Day See First Day as from 12:45 2. 4. Third Day See Second Day as from 4 Pr. M. 1.7012 .—Official Welcome Home by U. S. Customs Inspectors. Fourth Day See Doctor. Leslie M. Roberts. Name of your Lodge, Society, Club or Trade Organization here. Lost Advice THE airplane manufacturers will never get the family trade until they stop putting the back seat in front. comicbooks.com