Life, 1929-08-09 · page 15 of 44
Life — August 9, 1929 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two distinct elements: **Upper section:** "Little Rambles With Serious Thinkers" — a collection of brief philosophical quotes from named figures (Arthur Brisbane, Evangeline Booth, William K. Vanderbilt, Dorothy Dix, Sherwood Anderson). These appear to be witty observations on topics like prohibition, kissing, and aging. This was a common Life feature presenting punchy commentary. **Illustrations:** - Top cartoon shows a train commuter with a flower box at the window—likely satirizing urban commuting life - Bottom illustration depicts flood victims on a roof during heavy rain, with a caption quoting dialect speech about lacking a "hook an' line" to catch supper The flood scene appears to be social satire addressing poverty and disaster relief, using humor to comment on hardship.
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Little Rambles With Serious Thinkers As tar as possible prohibition agents should avoid shooting women, Arthur Brisbane. There is no part of the United Sates that has not been benefited by prohibition. —Kvangeline Booth. Keep the change, and the microbes with it. —William K. Vanderbilt. 1 would rather have one kiss that my husband gave me because he felt like it and wanted to kiss me than a mil- lion duty kisses. = —Dorothy Dix. I shall never have the wisdom of an old woman, although 1 think 1 grow to look more and more like an old woman. People tell me so. —Sherwood Anderson. The commuter sat in the same seat so regularly he had a flower box “Now, Mandy, ef 1 hed a hook an’ line an’ yew hed a fire in th’ kitchin stove ye could it supperl” attached to the window. comicbooks.com