Life, 1918-10-24 · page 2 of 34
Life — October 24, 1918 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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This Life magazine page is primarily an advertisement for W.L. Douglas shoes, with supporting editorial content. **The Main Advertisement:** The large central section advertises W.L. Douglas brand shoes, emphasizing their fixed factory prices ($3.50-$8.00) stamped on every pair to prevent fraud and price-gouging. The ad features a portrait of W.L. Douglas himself and includes a "caution" warning consumers to verify the stamped price to avoid counterfeit products. **"War Savings" Cartoon:** The small cartoon at bottom left shows men receiving money, satirizing war profiteering and financial manipulation during what appears to be WWI-era America. **Supporting Content:** The right side includes a poem "No More Trains" about post-war economic disruption, and an advertisement for Zymole Trokeys throat lozenges. The page reflects early 20th-century consumer concerns about product authenticity and wartime economic anxieties.
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