Life, 1919-08-14 · page 39 of 44
Life — August 14, 1919 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional material** rather than political satire or editorial comics. **Left side:** A Dunlop golf ball advertisement emphasizing championship endorsements. It claims famous golfers—including Abe Mitchell, who won the professional championship of Great Britain—used Dunlop "Vacs" balls. The ad targets both professionals and amateurs. **Center/Bottom:** A small romantic illustration showing a bride and groom, with the groom suggesting they skip their honeymoon lunch to stay put. This appears to be a light humor piece about newlywed romance rather than satire. **Right side:** An advertisement for Clysmic Ginger Ale, promoting it as a remedy for tiredness. Below that is **Life magazine's own subscription promotion**, offering a discounted subscription rate and encouraging readers to enjoy the magazine's "artistic pictures and bright text" as a cure for sadness. The page reflects early 20th-century advertising conventions and consumer culture rather than political commentary.
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Ws Leary vt Ksow 1 ttaves': Day ® Madar 100 Ever BE Avert ere to the already long list of world- wide championship victories won by both famous professionals and well-known amateurs using Dunlop “ Vacs,” comes the able from St. Andrews, Scotland, saying that Abe Mitchell, using Dunlop 31 Vac won the srofessional championship of Great Britain and Gold Medal. All the cracks competed— Duncan was second, Vardon third, Ray fourth Dunlop Vac No. 29 $1.00 each Dunlop Vac No. 31 $1.00 each $12 a dozen in sealed boxes Toknow golf-ball satisfaction and to improve your golf buy DUNLOP “VACS” of your professional. OUNLOP RUBBER CO., Ltd., Birmingham, Eng. Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry New York: T. W. NIBLETT, Suite 2014-V, 305 Fifth Avenue Toronto: Dunlop Tire and Rubber Goods Co., Ltd. —|) The Bride The Groom OM, JACK, 1 COULD SIT HERE FOREVER! so covLp DARLING. LET'S ( AVE LUNCH FIRST For That Tired Feeling Try ¢ Subscription to Have a good, hearty laugh, and forget you felt sad. Lire’s artistic pictures and bright text will in- terest you. Obey that Impulse and avail your- self of our Special Offer nd One Dollar (Ca LIFE, 17 West 31st Street, New York comicbooks.com