25 Photos, Headlines, and Cartoons From 100 Years Ago

Carly Tennes Published 03/24/2024 in ftw

The only thing better than partying like it's 1999? Memeing like its 1924.

While the 1920s may evoke images of flappers dancing in speakeasies, black and white films, and people getting really creative when it comes to sourcing booze, our forefathers were meme-y as us — 60-odd years before the dawn of the internet.

From jokes about spring not always being sprung to chess tournament selfies, here are 20 headlines, photos and cartoons from 100 years ago.

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[March 1st, 1924] Raymond Mays losing a wheel during the Caerphilly Hill Climb. Caerphilly, Wales, UK.
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[February 24th, 1924] Nice Carnival. Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
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[March 3rd, 1924] The "Hollywoodland" Sign.
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[March 22nd, 1924] "New York: Policewomen practice Jiu Jitsu. Photo shows Mrs. Hamilton, who is in charge of the class, giving instructions in how to handle the women annoyers."
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[February 23rd, 1924] Five women in swimsuits on the frozen banks of the Potomac River, Washington, D.C.

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[March 1st, 1924] Raymond Mays losing a wheel during the Caerphilly Hill Climb. Caerphilly, Wales, UK.
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[February 24th, 1924] Nice Carnival. Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
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[March 3rd, 1924] The "Hollywoodland" Sign.
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[March 22nd, 1924] "New York: Policewomen practice Jiu Jitsu. Photo shows Mrs. Hamilton, who is in charge of the class, giving instructions in how to handle the women annoyers."
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[February 23rd, 1924] Five women in swimsuits on the frozen banks of the Potomac River, Washington, D.C.