Life, 1927-11-17 · page 36 of 48
Life — November 17, 1927 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from Life magazine (circa 1920s) contains mostly **advertisements and humorous contest content**, not political satire. The main feature is an "Alibi Contest" showcasing winning excuses. The featured first-prize alibi (worth $50) depicts a domestic comedy scenario: a Black servant named Mandy explains ruined biscuits by claiming she ate Fleischmann's Yeast cake because she was nervous—her "system so run down." The humor relies on period racial stereotypes and the absurdity of eating raw yeast as an excuse. Secondary prize-winning alibis follow similar comedic patterns with vernacular-heavy speech, playing on working-class dialect humor typical of 1920s publications. The remaining content is advertising: perfumes (Roger & Gallet), Marmola weight-loss tablets, and Golden Glint shampoo. These ads reflect era-specific beauty standards emphasizing slenderness and glamorous appearance. The "Misunderstood" cartoon at bottom offers mild domestic humor about miscommunication between spouses—entirely unrelated to the surrounding content.
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Life Give fragrance Among the fragrant creations of Roger & Gallet, Parfumeurs, Paris, you will always find just the right gift for Christmas—a beautiful Gift Box containing a selection of fragrant toilet articles or, a single arti- cle in perfwne—in these most appro- priate fragrances ae . Pavots d’Argent 4a Bs, SILVER POPPIES) %) “The fragrance of # your sweetest dream,” says Paris Fleurs d’Amour FLOWERS OF LOVE The most Luxurious Perfume in the World Le Jade The Precious Perfume Duplicating in America its dominating Parisian success ROGER & GALLET Parfumeurs NEW YORK | him stand up.” ALIBI CONTEST PRIZE WINNERS j ip b | an . ALIBI NUMBER FORTY-FOUR Lady of the House: MANvy, you TOLD ME YOU WERE AN ALL~"ROUND EXPERIENCED COOK, BUT TO-DAY THE RISCUITS ARE SO HARD MY HUSBAND BROKE HIS TERTION THEM. HOW DID IT HAPPEN? Mandy: Weir, MA’AM, YUH SEE, iv was pis way... I was so nervous and miserable; my system so run down, that I ATE the cake of Fleischmann's Yeast. his Alibi, which wins the first prize of $50.00, was submitted by Mrs. L. W. WitttaMs, Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado, Five second prizes of $10.00 each have been awarded to the following contestants: Ww. W. nois; C. nett, Rockford, Illi- Si Salt Lake City, Utah; and Lanxopoon Sutnivan, Weston, Massachusetts, for varia- tions of the Alibi: “I done set ‘em in de ‘lectric ‘frigeratur ‘stead of de ‘lectric stove.” A. H. Kirxiann, Boston, Penn- sylvania; and Miss Frances Ku- cera, Lake Charles, Louisiana, for variations of the Alibi: “I done got de recipe on de radio and I reckon I done rolled too much static in de dough.” Misunderstood “Awxp now,” said the woman speaker, “if there is a man here who will acknowl- edge that he would deceive his wife, let n rose to his feet. * said the sed looking little m “Do you mean to tell m lecturer angr that you would de 5 “Oh, I beg your pardon,” he ex- plained, “I thought you said ‘believe.’ ” —Louisville Times, That Fat How Easily It Went Countless people, all about you, are getting slender figures now. You sec that in every circle. _ What is the reason? Strenuous exer- cise and starvation diets are no more |common than they were. There must be something else. | The great reason is Marmola Pre- | scription Tablets, now used for 20 years. | They are based on scientific research, and act to correct the cause. Countless users have found that they not only reduced, but they brought new vitality, new youth. They have told others, and the use of Marmola has grown to very large proportions. The slender figures you see every- where now are largely due to Marmola. The use required no abnormal exercise or diet, yet the weight came down and down. You should know Marmola, should watch its effects. It means reduction that is real, if only a few pounds a week, It means new vitality. Go see for your own sake, what one box will do. Marmola prescription tablets are sold by all druggists at $1 per box. If your druggist is out, he will get them at once from his jobber. MARMOLA ‘Drescription Fablets Ihe Pleasant Wav toReduce tt - No more DULL HAIR for popularity’s sake] Why mar your cl with this neglect, when it's s0 simple to keep hair lustrous; radiant} T'S easy now to say, “Good-bye, dull hair.” Golden Glint will’banish dullness in one shampooing! Like a touch of rouge on the cheek | those lovely golden lights will be revealed; a gleam to catch the hght on a smooth sleek surface; a npple of gold on a marcelled sea to entrance the admur- Gokden Ghnt 1s just the finest of shampoos, cre the faintest eugaestion Of those Lovely i kept youthful coifure. eciaiets wil tell you a package, at drug Or tedot goods counters or, not obeainable, wrbe ws direct. Money back if not ted. r++ JW. Kobi Co., Dept. J, 6)6 Rainier Avenue, Seattle, Washington. Golden Glint | SHAMPOO ts Millions use it rem. of its benefits to hair and seal | Gives the hair a“tiny tint” comicbooks.com