Life, 1919-09-25 · page 34 of 40
Life — September 25, 1919 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists entirely of **advertisements**, not political cartoons or satire. The ads promote: 1. **David & John Anderson, Ltd.** (Glasgow): Shirtings fabric for men's clothing, emphasizing comfort and elegance. 2. **Stetson Hat Company** (Philadelphia): Features "The Stetsonian" hat for Fall 1919, shown via a portrait illustration of a man in a wide-brimmed hat. The ad emphasizes authentic style and quality. 3. **Milo Violets**: Delicately scented cigarettes with gold tips, priced 25¢ for 10 or $2.50 per box of 100. 4. **Pall Mall Cigarettes**: Positioned as luxury items suitable for display "on your library table," marketed as "famous cigarettes." These represent typical 1919 consumer goods targeting affluent readers—haberdashery, accessories, and premium tobacco products. No satire or political commentary is present.
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