Life, 1919-11-20 · page 6 of 46
Life — November 20, 1919 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists entirely of **period advertisements** rather than editorial cartoons or satire. The ads include: 1. **Stetson Hats** (top left): Promotes Derby and Soft Hat styles for fall/winter, emphasizing quality despite "difficult times" (likely referencing economic hardship). 2. **Milo Violets** (top right): A perfume or toiletry product marketed in an ornate box. 3. **An unnamed beverage** (bottom left): Shows a bottle "served like champagne," suggesting a sparkling wine or similar drink. 4. **Mailliard Cocoa & Chocolate** (bottom right): Features an elegant storefront at Fifth Avenue and 35th Street, New York, established 1848. No political satire or caricature appears on this page—it reflects early 20th-century consumer advertising and luxury goods marketing.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
STETSON At the disposal of men of Metro- politan taste is a group of Derby and Soft Hats created by Stetson for Fall and Winter. Alert in style; of fine quality not- withstanding these difficult times. A prominent hatter or haber- dasher in your community will show them to you. They are worth seeing. JOHN B.STETSON COMPANY Philadelphia Corved like champagne wherever dood drs are appreciated ~~ oe) CHOCOLMTE CONFECTIONS ee ee ae Fifth Avenue at "35 cy Sect New Yorks