Life, 1927-08-18 · page 11 of 36
Life — August 18, 1927 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page from Life contains three distinct satirical pieces: 1. **"Ivy Day on the Floating University"** (top illustration): Shows underwater figures with diving equipment connected to a ship above, satirizing an academic expedition or educational cruise. 2. **"How to Take a European Trip Without Undue Expense"**: Advice column mocking tourists, suggesting disguising oneself as a Red Cross worker or other figures to avoid paying—satirizing American tourists' cheapness and the prevalence of international debt. 3. **"Fearful and Wonderful"**: A brief dialogue joke between characters named Samson and Delilah about scissors and compartment windows, playing on the biblical reference. 4. **"Strictly Scientific"** and **"Mass Production"**: Appear to be short humor pieces about scientific measurement and advertising copywriting. The page emphasizes 1920s-era travel humor and professional satire.
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