Life, 1919-10-09 · page 40 of 48
Life — October 9, 1919 — page 40: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **advertisements**, not political satire. The left side advertises Belber luggage, emphasizing quality craftsmanship for experienced travelers—a luxury good marketed to the wealthy. The price ($175 for one case) underscores exclusivity. The right side features a Stetson hat advertisement and an unrelated cartoon. The cartoon depicts a man and dog outside a closed café, with the caption "Humph! That's funny! We always used to stop here"—a Depression-era joke about business closures and changed routines. There is no political commentary here. This appears to be a standard commercial magazine page from the 1919 period, mixing ads with light humor. The only social reference is the cartoon's implicit acknowledgment of economic disruption affecting ordinary people's habits.
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Luggage Can’t Be Too Good For the Experienced Traveler PROrLE who use luggage a great deal can be depended upon to demand the best. Because experience has taught them the comfort that is secured by the right luggage—not to mention the pride in knowing one’s luggage is rich in quality as well as practical in service. * * * * For complete comfort and unusual beauty Belber has produced the woman's fitted travel- ing case shown here. Luggage of such character is rarely to be seen in the average luggage shop. When the Belber dealer shows you this—you will agree that the dainty design, the luxurious fittings and the general completeness of this case combine as a tribute to the good taste of its possessor. No. 582. Ladies’ case made of black cobra grain cowhide, Moire silk lining, shirred pock- ets in body of case. The trimmings are gold plated. Fitted with narcen SY 7 5 Lady Jane white ivory toilet articles. Other styles from $30 to $350 And whatever bass luggage requirements, L remember that Belber is the word for quality luggage—established through almost a genera- tion of satisfactory use. THE BELBER TRUNK & BAG CO., Philadelphia, Pa. The Largest Manufacturers of Wardrobe Trunks, Trunks, Bags and Suitcases in the World Sales Offices: New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, San Francisco Factories: New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Woodbury, N. J., Oshkosh, Wis, Belber TRAVELING GOODS GISSSONT999ISIN VAD SASANANDI9N999999 9859855095909 O0 INIT TOOT “The STETSONIAN Presented as the STETSON Feature Hat for Fall 1919 because of its smart, authentic style and assured STETSON Quality. JOHN B. STETSON COMPANY Philadelphia The Pup: uuspu! tHat’s ruNNy! WE Always TO STOP HERE comicbooks.canm