Life — May 8, 1919 — page 34: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements and humor shorts**, not political satire. The notable content includes: **"Our Foolish Contemporaries"** section: Brief humorous anecdotes mocking everyday absurdities—a man selling his car after nearly wrecking it, doctors' questionable advice. **Egyptian Deities cigarette ad**: Features an art deco illustration promoting cigarettes with Egyptian styling, claiming superiority over competitors (30¢). **Purity Cross recipe**: A cooking advertisement for "Chicken à la King," presented as a culinary recommendation. **Stall's Self and Sex Series**: Educational book advertisements promising health guidance ($1.20 per volume). **White Rock water ad**: Large illustration at bottom promoting bottled water as "The World's Best Table Water." The page reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and advertising aesthetics rather than political commentary.