Life, 1918-05-30 · page 33 of 36
Life — May 30, 1918 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine contains mostly **advertisements** interspersed with book promotion and a small illustration labeled "Why Father Talked in His Sleep" (bottom left). The ads target **World War I servicemen**: a military ring advertisement dominates the right side, marketing "O-B Military Rings" as quality keepsakes for soldiers to send home or wear themselves. The copy emphasizes authenticity and patriotism—rings bear the U.S. eagle and military branch emblems, available in various metals and prices. The left side advertises **"Drowsy,"** a novel by James Ames Mitchell about "conquest over space and matter," published by Stokes for $1.50. The illustration "Why Father Talked in His Sleep" appears to be a dark, satirical cartoon showing figures in what seems a domestic or fantastical scene, though details are unclear in this reproduction. The **Hollenden hotel advertisement** emphasizes "elegance" and refined dining—typical luxury hotel marketing of the era. Overall, the page reflects **wartime America**: patriotic messaging for servicemen mingles with peacetime commercial culture.
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European Plan with Bath: For One Person, For Two. Persons, $3_to $6. With Twin Beds. $4 to $6, Suites at various prices. 800 Ro Four Rest: Love that is stronger than death and longing that is mightier than separation are motive powers in D ROWSY Elegance astory of conquest over space and matter. It's the latest |) UIET elegance, dignity and refinement are e novel by Jous Ames Mirenete, author of “Amos Judd,” | pressed throughout in Hollenden appointments, “The Pines of Lory.” etc. | and reflected in Hollenden patronage. Cuisine and service are keyed to the demands of dis- Published by Stokes. Sent upon receipt of $1.50 by — |) CTiminating tastes. Lire PustisuinGc Company, 17 West 31st Street, New York City. Second Edition If you are not wearing an 0-B Military Ring YOU may be one of the thousands of men in the Service who want a Military Ring, but don't like the catch- penny appearance of ordinary rings. Sce the O-B Military Rings—made by Ostby & Barton Company, You'll find them at your Camp Exchange and good jewel each ring stamped with the 0-B Mark, which means quali hentic ad fine workmanship. Now here is a Ring that embodies all a man's In serving with the Colors, It bears the fighting eagle of the U.S, A, and the emblem of your own branch of the Servic Get an O-B Military Ring. Have It engraved with your Name, Company and Regimestal designation, and your Home Addren—a perfect Identification, And get one for Mother, Wile or Sweetheart—a duplicate of your own Ring, but in Ladies’ sizes, ¢ $2.50 h ‘tary Serv Sterling Silver, $2.50 ec! Military Service Rings; Solid Cold, ‘$1350 each es vi { Sterling Ladies’ Service Rings 1 Solid Gol Military-Emblem Rings( ,)!57¢<: 1%, )$2.50 each Nera? ach bearing the officers’ emblem and the em. Officers’ Rings (fait cthistsiaci efihesersice= 0K selld Cold 91690 ea, Ash to see the O-B Service Brooches and Service Pins—beautifal keepsakes to send back home. Ml your Camp Exchange or Jeweler cannot show you the O-B Military Rings an Patrl+ otic Jewelry, send v catnp of fort address. rank, company abd regimental pusabers and ving sive Write tor booklet, "O-B ia Camp and at the Prost.” OSTBY & BARTON COMPANY 118 RICHMOND STREET PROVIDENCE, R. 1. The Foremost Makers of Military Rings and Patrictic Jewelry WHY FATHER TALKED IN HIS SLEEP comicbooks.com