Life — April 19, 1928 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Explanation for Modern Readers This page contains three separate pieces: a poem titled "Chanson Macabre" (a spooky, Halloween-themed verse), a short story called "Where He Could Go" featuring dialogue between characters named Charon and others about a ferry, and an article titled "None of That Old Babbitt Stuff" discussing men's clubs and social organizations. The cartoon accompanying "Where He Could Go" shows two men in suits and hats near a large "F" (likely representing a ferry), illustrating the story's premise about modern transportation replacing classical mythology. The humor appears centered on early 20th-century social commentary about men's clubs, conformity, and leisure activities—references that would require period context to fully appreciate today.