Life, 1913-07-03 · page 47 of 48
Life — July 3, 1913 — page 47: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **straight advertisement**, not satire or political commentary. It's a vintage promotional page for Gordon Dry Gin showing four summer cocktail recipes for hot weather: the Mint Julep, Gin Daisy, Orange Blossom, and South Side. The page functions as a practical recipe guide—note the instruction "(KEEP THIS PAGE)" at bottom, suggesting readers were meant to tear it out and save it. Each drink features gin as the base spirit combined with juice, syrup, ice, and garnishes typical of early-to-mid 20th century cocktail culture. The styling and layout are typical period advertising: the central product bottle surrounded by finished drinks, straightforward recipe text, and emphasis on quality ingredients. There's no hidden meaning—it's simply encouraging consumers to purchase Gordon Gin and use it to make refreshing summer beverages.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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