Life — September 8, 1927 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Carrying On" - Life Magazine, July 1, 1920 The central illustration depicts a man in military uniform holding a child while an attractive woman embraces him—a domestic scene titled "Carrying On." The caption notes it's reprinted from the American Legion Number of *Life*. The page includes "Anthems for Legionnaires"—patriotic verses about soldiers sailing home from WWI, references to Prohibition ("they can't put Prohibition over"), and drinking songs about wine and beer. A section called "Modern Camping" humorously describes Willis and Gillis's portable camping setup with a dynamo for electricity. "Mrs. Pep's Diary" discusses the Sacco-Vanzetti case, expressing concern about anarchism and radicalism in post-war America, advocating for vigilant protection against dangerous ideologies. Overall, the page reflects 1920s post-WWI anxieties: soldier homecoming, Prohibition debates, and Red Scare fears.