Life, 1927-10-13 · page 19 of 44
Life — October 13, 1927 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several humor sections typical of Life magazine's satirical format: **"The Art Lovers"** depicts a conversation between two people discussing modern art versus classical aesthetics—a recurring debate in early 20th-century cultural criticism. **"Bright Prospects"** features Farmer Brown discussing his nephew Jake's summer employment at a circus, with an accompanying caricature labeled "The Dentist (to Mussolini): Hold the Jaw Firm, Please." This appears to be a political jab at Mussolini, though the specific reference is unclear without additional context. **"Inspirational"** discusses organizing a football league with cash incentives—commenting on commercialization of amateur sports. The remaining sections ("In Reply Would Say," "Another Mythological Gag") are brief humor snippets typical of Life's miscellaneous joke format. The overall tone reflects early 20th-century American middle-class concerns and contemporary political figures.
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The Art Lovers “C)H, Grayce, I haven't before! Oh, it’s lovely —' “Do you like it? I'm so glad you: a “Oh, I think it’s beautiful! You know, they talk about the vases of the old Greeks, but I think modern rivilization “That's just what Henry says. He says there isn’t anything the An- cients did that we can’t better if we “He's lovely curve! of enjoyment “Yes, we really do like it. Of course, I felt terribly extrava- gant—" “Oh, but you weren't really. Beauty is worth every cent you “I'm so glad you think so! Really, every time I look at it I seen that absolutely right! That You'll get such a lot “Of course you do! I love that perfectly flat, plain base; it’s an in- spiration to have such things in one’s home. They just make one feel . “Don't they? But of course, the price- “Ah, but such things are worth it, Grayce. Nobody but an artist could have designed just that per- fect shape——' “Well, I'm terribly glad you like it——" “Oh, I do; I love it! I think it’s the most beautiful bath-tub I ever saw!" Heman Fay, Jr. Bright Prospects “ EP,” said Farmer Brown, “we expect considerable from our Jake at college this year. Durin’ the won callin’ summer he the hog champion- ship down at the county fair, and then he put in two months with them Japanese tumblers in Ringlin’s Circus. Yep, I'll be purty much dis- appointed if he ain'tmadea cheerleader this fall!” TS a wise crack indeed that knows its own originator. The Dentist (to Mussolini): notv see THE JAW FIRM, PLEASE, “HEY, WHATCHA DOIN’ DOWN THERE?” “BUILDING THE NEW SUBWAY.” “HOW LONG BEFORE IT WILL BE FINISHED?” “BOUT FOUR YEARS.”” “OH, WELL—1 GUESS I'LL TAKE A CAB.” Inspirational “EJAVE you signed up enough players to make a league?” asked the reporter. “Yeah,” answered the professional football promoter, “and I want to tell you right here and now that it's going to be our biggest season in history. Last year, I admit, was "way off. We just couldn't draw gates, and as I've told the boys, it was because we didn't have the collegiate Yes, sir, when y au newspaper guys razzed us last were right. My decent year, you boy s dogged it They just couldn't see the idea of working hard. I didn't clean, hard tackle all year. The old-time incentive and spirit just wasn't there. But this season it's going to be different. You watch We're going to pull in plenty of cash customers because my boys're going to fight —and I mean fight. This year I'm paying player as much as, if not more than, he ever every dragged down at college.” Tupper Greenwald. In Reply Would Say — IRST EMPLOYER: A Miss Burke is applying for a position in my office. Did she ever work for you? Srconp Emproyer: No. First Emproyer: I see. long was she in your employ? How Another Mythological Gag TULCAN: Why so down-hearted, Zeus? Zevs: I can't get that woman out of my head. Minerva comicbooks.com