Life, 1928-01-19 · page 8 of 38
Life — January 19, 1928 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page celebrates a "Havana Number" dedicated to Cuba, designed with assistance from Conrado Massaguer, a prominent Cuban cartoonist and publisher of *Social* magazine. **"Sloppy Joe's"** depicts a disheveled man—likely referencing the famous Havana bar of that name—with the caption "I knew the tropics would affect me," a joke about how Caribbean living supposedly causes moral or physical decline. **"The Clue"** is a brief joke about forgetting what magazine one wanted to buy, solved by "a picture of a girl on the front cover"—typical period humor about male magazine readership. **"Vocational,"** "Pure Havana," and **"A Pachyderm's Plaint"** appear to be lighter humor pieces celebrating Cuban culture and tourism, reflecting 1920s American fascination with Cuba as an exotic destination.
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Life This Number HEN the idea for a Havana Number W was first hatched, the editors of Lire communicated with Conrado Mas- saguer and begged his assistance. Seiior Massaguer is the publisher of Social and Carteles, the liveliest, brightest and most fashionable magazines in Cuba. Furthermore, he is a cartoonist and caricaturist whose work is as well known in the United States and in Europe as it is in his own delightful home town. In response to Lire’s urgent request for co-operation, Seiior Massaguer designed the cover for the Havana Number and con- tributed many other sketches. In addition to which, he rallied the foremost humorists of Cuba and commanded them to start shooting quips across the Gulf Stream. The results appear in this num- ber—which is hereby dedicated to the Cuban Spirit of Liberty, and may it remain forever at our dis- posal, and here's how! Boy — another bottle of Ba- cardi. Lire. SLOPPY Jors| “I knew the tropics would affect me.” Vocational The Clue IM: What's the name of the magazine you want me to buy? Sum: I forget, but you can’t miss it—there’s a picture of a girl on the front cover. ag AND now, children,” said the +4 schoolteacher, “since we've finished the lesson in public speaking for the benefit of those who may become trans- atlantic aviators, we shall devote an hour to public silence to train you for the presi- Pure Havana A Pachyderm’s Plaint USIE, THE CIRCUS ELEPHANT (to her steady): Tusko, I wish you'd buy me something else besides peanuts when you take me out to dinner. I can get those where I work. ee ieee Guwe: This is one of the greatest sugar factories in Cuba. Dump Dora: How nice! Is this where all the Sugar Daddies come from? comicbooks.com