Life, 1919-08-21 · page 34 of 40
Life — August 21, 1919 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains three distinct ads: 1. **Pall Mall Cigarettes** — positioned as a luxury brand for "particular people," emphasizing exclusivity and refinement. 2. **Motrola Phonograph Winder** — a mechanical device allowing electric winding of phonographs "without marring" expensive cabinets, marketed as easy installation by dealers. 3. **The Hollenden Hotel (Cleveland)** — advertising "quiet elegance, dignity and refinement" with European Plan pricing, targeting discriminating clientele. The bottom illustration appears to be unrelated editorial content—a cartoon scene captioned "THE SECRET," depicting gossip about "Aunt Ella and the chauffeur," likely a humorous social commentary on domestic scandal-mongering. The overall page reflects 1920s-era consumer marketing emphasizing class distinction, technological convenience, and refined taste.
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PALL MAL Chamous (igarelles ‘Real Alchievement in » } Wi nding — ZIP —touch the button and the phonograph is wound clectrically. Does not mar or deface the most expensive cabinet. QUICKLY AND EASILY ATTACHED BY ANYONE Where particular people congregate Any phonograph dealer will Plain Gnas ELEGANCE UIET elegance, dignity and refinement are expressed throughout in Hollenden appointments, and reflected in Hollenden patronage. Cuisine and service are keyed to the demands of discriminating tastes. Europeon Plan, with Bath: + $2.00 10 $4.00 + + $4.00 10 $5.50 ‘win Beds $5.00 to $7.00 demonstrate the MOTROLA, or write us for the name of our dealer in your city. JONES-MOTROLA, INC, 29W.3SWS, STE laciseBivd, 1967% Bronseadve few York Qicre Les Aazedes DEALERS ~ We have a wonderfalprapesition to offer you write es THE SECRET Fergeaspe? hsp Her eH | & # a4 cit ry oe SE “AND LISTEN, MARY, DON’T BREATHE THIS TO A SOUL 11'S ABOUT AUNT ELLA AND THE CHAUFFEUR!” comicbooks.¢omy