Life, 1927-07-07 · page 10 of 42
Life — July 7, 1927 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several short humorous pieces typical of early 20th-century *Life* magazine's satirical style. **Top illustration**: Shows a woman diving or leaning horizontally—captioned as another "combination shot" where "the fair damsel at she leaned too far over the pool table." **"Give Him Practical Help"**: Jokes about a President's secretary being told he'll take vacation early in July, with anecdotes about minor domestic mishaps (forgotten milk bottles, loose porch chairs). **"The Rest Cure"**: A circular illustration with dialogue about turning over a new leaf after drinking—typical temperance-era humor. **Other sections** include jokes about art dealers, sales resistance, and a final piece mocking men who shop like women do. The humor relies on domestic situations, gender stereotypes, and everyday social observations common to the era.
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