Life, 1929-05-31 · page 7 of 36
Life — May 31, 1929 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains satirical cartoons and humorous short pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor. **"Hello Sucker!"** (lower left): Shows a woman at a podium labeled "THE LADY" speaking to what appears to be a male audience member, satirizing romantic or financial deception—likely mocking men being fooled by women or dubious schemes. **Top cartoon**: Depicts a witch-like figure at a door labeled "HTAB MOOR" (appears to be "BATH ROOM" reversed), with a small child below saying "After you, dad!" This mocks household chaos or the morning bathroom rush. The page also includes various short jokes and observations about domestic life, automobiles, and class differences, reflecting Life magazine's focus on satirizing contemporary American manners and social pretensions of the era.
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Jumping at Conclusions Note—When reading a story that breaks over to another page, include the “continued” line with the last line and see what you get! “Ah,” he continued on page 171. —American. Suddenly I slipped right through, continued on page 24. —Liberty. Mabel had come as a Colonial dame after all, She continued on pace 61. —Collier’s. Experience is necessary. A good home background is continued on page 67. —Collier's. “That was a sheer fluke,” Dutley ad- mitted, sitting on the arm of his chair and continued on page 72. —Saturday Evening Post. “Tam going with you and he is not continued on page 104. —American. Jump at one yourself. Lire will pay five dollars for each one printed. First come first served! Send them to the Conclusion Editor, Life, 598 Madi- son Ave. New York. Conclusions must be clipped from newspapers or magazines. “After you, dad!” The statistician who claims that the automobile industry has not yet reached the saturation point ought to ride in a rumble seat during a rain. Motuer: Will you please keep quiet, son? My head is just about to split! Saati Boy: If I keep quiet can I see it split? “Now there’s what I call a fine ser- vant.” “Yes, he’s been in our family for hours.” To be poor is no disgrace—provided no one knows it. “Hello Sucker!” comicbooks.com