Life, 1927-11-24 · page 15 of 44
Life — November 24, 1927 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon depicts two American men in hammocks in Mexico, labeled "First Gringo" and "Second Gringo." They're discussing how to combat boredom—suggesting sending for "Miguel" to Jim's place and a copy of *Adventure* magazine. The joke satirizes American tourists in Mexico seeking entertainment and distraction from the heat and monotony of travel. The lower section contains three separate pieces: a travel account from January 17, 1904, about nighttime travel in Mexico; a brief exchange about Virginia; and "Brought Home," showing a bellboy helping a guest find his hotel room. These appear to be humorous anecdotes typical of Life's satirical format, poking fun at travelers' mishaps and cultural confusion abroad.
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First Gringo: Second Gringc The Travel Author Testi- fies as to Where He Was on the Night of January 17, 1904 * A BEAUTIFUL moon was shining down as I left ‘my maison (house) and set out for the estacién del ferrocarril aéreo (‘L’ station) which is four kilos (approximately eight blocks) from my Heimat (home). I was accompanied by my épouse (wife) and die Kinder (the children), the latter chattering like isi Kwenene (parrots) at the pros- pect of attending the Hippodrome to see the trained ama Hashi (horses). What did you say, Bar- rister (attorney)? Lo siento (1 am sorry} but I am endeavoring dé- pécher (to hurry)...As I was say- ing, we made rapid progress down the tillgang (avenue), stopping only once, to recover the mdssa (cap) of the youngest niio (boy). After a pleasant Abend (evening) at the teatro (playhouse), we re- turned at a late heure (hour) to our casa propia (home)—Perdone Vd., (excuse me), Barrister (attorney), 1 mixed my dates, as I am in the habit of doing de tiempo en tiempo (occasionally), and I have been telling of another qvall (evening). I shall have to begin de nouveau (again)..." E. B. Crosswhite. Excitement in Mexico WHAT’LL WE DO POR EXCITEMENT NAW, IT’S TOO DAMN HoT. AND SEE IP He's THROUGH WITH THAT LAsT Cory oF Another Alibi Carotyn: What joint did she get E—PLAY sOME More RUMMY? LET’s SEND MIGUEL OVER TO JIM'S PLACE Adventure. Brought Home WHEN the postman delivered the manuscript The author put hand on his 1 And cried in fervid, dramatic t¢ “It all comes back to me now RS. . a * 1. \ | (Fie! y | exit | : Bellboy: 1 BEG PARDON, sik, BUT YOU'VE BEEN STANDING HERE SO LONG— COULD I HELP You To FIND Your Room? The Guest : No—1 CAN'T GET AMEAD TILL THAT RED LIGHT CHANGES TO GREEN, comicbooks.com