Life, 1927-12-29 · page 6 of 41
Life — December 29, 1927 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page contains four satirical cartoons addressing early 20th-century American life: 1. **"Irascible Golf Bust: Keep your head down, Moses!"** — A golf instructor criticizes a student's form during a lesson. 2. **"Cunning! Wouldn't you just love to roly-poly with him?"** — Social commentary on courtship or flirtation, likely poking fun at romantic customs. 3. **"Brigham Young, figuring out his income tax, finds that the Government owes him a fortune."** — References the polygamist Mormon leader Brigham Young, satirizing tax calculations and implying his large family (multiple wives/children) creates unexpected tax advantages. 4. **"Everyday Dress That Passes Unusing: The man who cleans up after the movie comedy chasc."** — Mocks the janitor left to clean theaters after slapstick comedy scenes caused chaos and mess. The page emphasizes social absurdities and bureaucratic humor typical of Life's satirical style.
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