Life, 1919-10-30 · page 33 of 36
Life — October 30, 1919 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two distinct elements: an advertisement for Hotel Lutetia in Paris (left) and a Manning-Bowman appliance advertisement (right). The cartoon accompanying the hotel ad depicts a man struggling to heat an old-fashioned house, illustrating the satirical caption: "THE WAY YOU FEEL WHEN YOU TRY TO HEAT THE KIND OF HOUSE THEY BUILD TODAY." The joke criticizes early 20th-century American home construction as inefficient and poorly insulated—modern houses are difficult to heat despite contemporary building standards. The contrast with the "most modern Hotel" in Paris suggests American homes lag behind European luxury. The Manning-Bowman ad promotes electric kitchen appliances (toasters, irons, percolators, vacuum vessels), emphasizing their practicality and time-saving benefits for housework. Both pages reflect 1920s consumer culture promoting modern conveniences and comfort.
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The most modern Hotel First-class Restaurant— Concert THE WAY YOU FEEL WHEN YOU TRY TO HEAT THE script KIND OP HOUSE THEY BUILD TODAY Electric Iron with VERY Manning, Bowman device is unusu- ally practical. The reversible toaster turns the toast over when you turn the knob; the iron has extra heat at the point, and holds its heat for ironing the small pieces after electric- ity is turned off. Allare economical to use—and decidedly at- tractive. All make the day's work easier and more pleasant. All are of exceptional quality to be worthy of the 50-year-old Manning, Bowman trademark. This trademark is found on all HOTAKOLD vacuum vessels, which keep liquids cold for 72 hours and hot for 24 hours. Nickel plate, silver plate, aluminum and colored enamel. For sale at electric shops. department and hard Jewelers’ and novelty shops. W 8 MANNING, BOWMAN & COMPANY Meriden, Conn. Makers of Household and Table Appointments in Nickel Plate, Copper and Aluminum ie No. 1400 Electric = Grill, $12.00 Ae Electric Toasters Reversible Door Style 25 up. Other Styles, $6.50 up Ne $299 Range Type o Pereolator teehee oe 3.99.50 $4.00 up Bottles Pints ints Quarts $250 up Carafes comicbooks.com