Life, 1927-09-29 · page 10 of 38
Life — September 29, 1927 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page features domestic humor typical of early 20th-century Life magazine. The main illustration shows a father and son packing school supplies—depicting the practical chaos of preparing a child for boarding school. The accompanying article humorously lists "essentials" for school, then offers a satirical minimal wardrobe alternative, suggesting parents are oversold on expensive outfitting. Other brief pieces include "Fairy Story" (a humorous anecdote about a doughboy), "Rewarded" (a joke about marital obedience), and "When Girls Get Together" (satirizing female gossip). The "Wonderful Man" cartoon shows women's enthusiasm over a man's spending habits. The satire targets consumer excess and gender stereotypes rather than political issues—reflecting Life's focus on middle-class social commentary during this era.
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Life _—_—— -_ ——— At Dear Old Whatsitsname “WHAT COLLEGE Is TIS WE'RE AT, RD?” “SEARCH ME. 1 DIDN'T CATCH THE N AME, rivner.” Fairy Story (Avtior’s Note: and even now not generally known, concerning the Great War is that salmon was greatly relished by the dough boys. And as proof of their affection for this delicacy, the following story, supposed to have originated in the dining-room of the Hotel de Ville during the American Legion Convention in Paris, is offered in evidence. If it seems to end abruptly, to be curtailed, to lack a snappy ending, it is because the author has edited it so that it may be told and retold in Boston.) “V JHAT was in that delicious dish we had for lunch?” “Salmon.” One of the facts, long kept secret Bill Sykes. Rewarded PROPER training certainly shows results, in For nineteen years my wife and I labored unceas- rly and late, teaching our son the noble beauty of generosity and the inherent duty of unselfishness. At last we got a response to our efforts. Yesterday he agreed to let us use the car while he is away during the winter semester. yement last? w long should an en Jit: Till the couple get married. ACK: H Getting the Boy Ready for School THE mail these days is full of circulars from the leading clothiers and haberdashers, who, quick to take advantage of the imminent openings of the boarding- schools, propose to outfit your young hopefuls for the coming year. They submit a list of “essentials” which covers fully three and a half pages, and includes the following items: Umbrella Norfolk jacket Riding breeches Ulster Rubber boots Toilet kit Shoe trees ndry bag Leggings Smoking jacket Book-strap Waterproof As a veteran of many years in boarding-schools, tutor- ing-schools, and other institutions of learning, I venture to suggest that three-quarters of the outfitters’ lists could he omitted. boy's wardrobe Galoshes (two-buckle) Dirty white trousers 1 pair socks Sneakers 1 bow tie amas (not “pyjamas”) $ handkerchiefs Union suit Suit and knickers 3 soiled shirts In fact, here is my selection for the growing Slicker (autographed) A sweater With this equipment, the young preparatory-school lad will be amply provided for the coming semester. And when he returns at Christmas he will have all his friends’ clothes and they will have all of his. So what's the use? Norman R. Jaffray. When Girls Get Together “H AVE you heard the latest scandal about Grayce and her husband?” “Isn't it dreadful!” “Awful!” “By the way, what is it again?” “Why, I thought vou knew all about it! faintest idea.” t's go right over to Helene’s, She'll know.” es, let's! I'm sure it must be frightful!” “Hideous!” 2 Ce I haven't the Wonderful Man Ethel: pores WerBert sPEND 11s MONEY RIGHT? Mae: ves; AND LEFT, TOO. comicbooks.com