Life — February 7, 1930 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Scott Shots & Anagrins Page Analysis **Scott Shots** (top) presents short satirical observations by W.W. Scott on modern American life. The accompanying cartoon shows men in formal dress and top hats greeting a central figure with exaggerated ceremony—likely depicting diplomatic protocol or political formality. The caption reads: "It is indeed an honor to meet you face to face and welcome you to our great country," suggesting satire of insincere official welcomes or hollow diplomatic courtesies. The observations mock various contemporary issues: traffic congestion, furniture modernization, coffee substitutes (likely wartime rationing), and legal systems. **Anagrins** (bottom) is a word-puzzle game where readers rearrange letters to form new words with defined meanings—a common magazine entertainment feature requiring no topical knowledge to solve.