Life, 1919-12-18 · page 10 of 56
Life — December 18, 1919 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **period advertisements** from approximately the 1920s, not political cartoons or satire. The ads include: - **WASCO** garage heating system (preventing car freeze-ups in winter) - **Fownes** gloves, emphasizing 142 years of quality - **Bellans** indigestion remedy - **Purity Cross** Welsh Rarebit (cheese dish) The only non-advertising content is a brief article titled "Boudoir Government" discussing a "hot-button" debate in the House of Parliament regarding Lady Astor's upcoming events and the "Pork Barrel" issue, likely concerning political favors or spending. This is primarily a **commercial page** with minimal satirical content. The historical value lies in the advertised products and their marketing approaches to early 20th-century consumers.
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6 Bewvans |)“ Hot water ELL-A PREVENT COSTLY FREEZE-UPS You know the wear and tear on your car from starting it in a cold garage. You know the dangers, cost and inconven- ience of make-shift heating methods. The WASCO is a specially-designed hot water heat- ing system. Its automatic temperature regulaticn means attention but once a day. Any handy man can set up WASCO, No expensive steamfitter neces- sary to install it. Costs but a few centsa day for coal. Write for handsomely illustrated catalog that gives endorse- ments written by Users in all parts of the country. It fully ex- plains the fuel economy and automatic temperature regula- tions of WASCO. W. A. SCHLEIT MFG. CO. INC. 43,Esstze93 $+ Syracuse, N.Y. Originators of special heating system for rarages WASCO is also used for heating offices, stores, cot- tages, etc. Some good territory open for live distributors. Boudoir Government A “BOUDOIR” is to be installed in the House of Parliament for Lady Astor. before. When our Congre with women representati the place of the fan over a pot of tea. settled over a manicure set. FOR INDIGESTION settled by kimono sovicts? Coming events cast their millinery nd sena- tors the “boudoir caucus” will take “cloak room confer- The “lady whip” of her party will isstte her edicts with a crack of her The fate of the Pork Barrel will be Will the future fate of peoples be ~FoOwneC NAME IN EVERY PAIR | This name will never appear in poor gloves. For 142 years it has typified Style, Fit and Durability in GLOVES FOR MEN. WOMEN & CHILDREN PAY MENTS | athly buys outright any stock or | Sood hrchover secores ell viens Odd lots our specialty. Write for selected Uist and full particulars ~ FREE CHARLES E.VAN RIPER Member Consclidated Stock Excnonge 4 SO BROAD ST, NCW YORK, _ WELSH RAREBIT Creamy, aged, June cheese, blended and seasoned by our master chef— um that istich, smooth, gold- oe en, velvety, Purity Cross || fe Welsh Rarebit! |” Perfect always—and with a flavor won | derfully delicious. Now 25c. and 45c. Also—PURITY CROSS Chicken 4 i) King, Creamed Spa | Creamed Finnan H i burg, and Chop y. Also Meat Deli- cacies in Tins. iat Get-Acquainted Assortment Offer PURITY CROSS MODEL KITCHER comicbooks.com