Life, 1927-10-27 · page 29 of 36
Life — October 27, 1927 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page from Life magazine (established 1918) contains period humor pieces typical of early 20th-century American satire: **"Taking No Chances"** mocks magician Howard Thurston's cautious substitution of candy for rabbits during children's shows—he avoids giving away live rabbits because they're expensive to replace at each performance. **"His Honor Foozles"** satirizes a new magistrate's malapropism: intending to promise impartial justice, he accidentally says he'll "tamper with justice and mercy"—a humorous slip revealing incompetence. **"False Dawn"** depicts a Scottish guest's disappointment: after hinting at wanting a whisky ("deoch-an-doris"), the host plays a Sir Harry Lauder record instead—a letdown pun on "false dawn" expectations. The page balances brief comic anecdotes with period advertisements for photography services (Bachrach), clothing (Brooks Brothers), reflecting Life's format of satirical content interspersed with upscale advertising targeting middle/upper-class readers.
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