Life — October 9, 1931 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Explanation of Life Magazine Page Content This page contains several satirical pieces about contemporary social issues: **"Wrong Answer"** mocks a movie star's weak legal defense in a conviction case. **"Crash Suits"** predicts brown suits will be fashionable winter wear, with a joking reference to last winter's trends. **Main Cartoon**: Shows a prosecutor questioning a woman about her plans for the evening of October 13, 1931. The illustration satirizes courtroom proceedings, likely referencing a prominent trial from that era (unclear which specific case without additional context). **"In Defense of the Modern Woman"** defends women against criticism about Hollywood career choices, citing statistics about widow remarriage and animal behavior to argue women are practical and rational. The other short pieces discuss statistics about birth rates, timidity in American society, and urban housing needs—typical satirical commentary on 1930s American life.