Life, 1929-03-08 · page 8 of 44
Life — March 8, 1929 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Main Cartoon (top):** Depicts a woman in winter clothing being blown away by explosive force, surrounded by scattered belongings and small figures. Caption reads "Good Lord! Isn't winter ever going to end?" This appears to be general humor about harsh winter weather rather than political satire. **Right Column ("Slim Chance"):** Brief humorous anecdotes about modern life—a forgetful husband, a telephone operator, and observations about fashion and social behavior. No political content. **Bottom Cartoon:** Shows a bartender serving drinks, captioned "The bartender who had completely forgotten about prohibition." This directly references Prohibition (the alcohol ban), satirizing how widespread illegal drinking was during this period, even among service workers. The page is primarily light social satire rather than political commentary.
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Slim Chance Has Paul Whiteman endorsed Lucky Strikes yet? Sue: “Why so thoughtful Dear?” He: “I have one dollar over this week and can’t remember which in. stallment I forgot to pay.” There is a sad story about an ex- telephone girl who turned gold digger and starved to death. She gave all the men her wrong telephone number. We hope this talking picture idea doesn’t extend to roadside billboards, The old-fashioned man sees red every time he looks at a flapper’s lips. Isapecce: “Isn't it nice that George has lots of money?” Peccy: “Yes, I like that in a man. Bad Practice “So the lady got life for shooting her husband? Isn’t that rather severe, and unusual?” “Yes, but they had to make an ex- ample of her—it was her fourth con- Sport: Good Lord! Isn't winter ever going to end? viction.” Evolution of Women’s Styles Sleeveless Neckless Backless Shameless The Usual Way Under a spreading chestnut tree, The chestnut vender stands And burns the chestnuts till they're tough And hard as iron bands. Hottywoop Pastor: “The congre- gation will now rise and sing ‘Lead, Kindly Light,’ which is the theme song for this morning's service.” The bartender who had completely forgotten about prohibition. comicbooks.com