Life — December 29, 1927 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains six satirical vignettes depicting early 20th-century social scenes: 1. **"A Little Less Steam, Please!"** - A stateroom attendant complains about overheated quarters on what appears to be a ship. 2. **"Chicago Cop"** - Police officers question a motorist about suspicious cargo, joking about "history books" rather than contraband. 3. **"Arctic Circles"** and **"Liquor"** sketches - Social commentary on discomfort and drinking. 4. **"Snob"** - A motorist inquires about directions to the next village. 5. **"Stable Sergeant"** - Military/domestic help discussing cooking duties. The humor targets contemporary inconveniences (heating systems, police profiling, social pretension, servant interactions) and likely references Prohibition-era tensions regarding alcohol. The cartoons reflect early 1900s American life and class dynamics through gentle satirical observation.