Life, 1919-12-18 · page 8 of 56
Life — December 18, 1919 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It contains three distinct advertisements: 1. **The Homestead** (Hot Springs, Virginia) — a resort hotel advertisement emphasizing year-round operation, outdoor sports (golf, horseback riding), and mineral springs claimed to treat rheumatism and digestive disorders. The 2500-foot elevation is highlighted for "crisp and bracing" air. 2. **Shawknit Hosiery for Men** — promoting socks combining "appearance and comfort with durability," marketed during economically uncertain times. 3. **Applin Apple Juice** — positioned as a premium beverage ("served like champagne") by Phez brand. No political satire or caricature appears on this page. It represents typical early-20th-century lifestyle and consumer marketing.
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Ue = HOMESTEAD Christian S. Andersen, Resident Mgr. HEN winter arrives—come to the Homestead, where the glorious Indian Summer lasts 'till Christmas. Located in the heart of the Alleghany Mountains, where the air is every bit as crisp and bracing as it should be at an elevation of 2500 feet. Every convenience and attraction found in your favorite metropolitan hostelry. = & HOSIERY -for MEN ‘OUR hosiery should com- bine attractive appearance and comfort with durability. In these days of uncertain values, Shawknit offers a grati- fying and dependable combi- nation of these qualities. At Your Dealer's SHAW STOCKING CO. Lowell. Mass + a) i Os OO E-aenes EDS Oe aX Hot Springs Virginia 2500 ft. Elevation ODERATE climate makes outdoor sports enjoyable all year'round. Two splendid golf courses, 18 and 9 holes— wooded trails—200 Blue Grass horses. The famous natural mineral springs work won- ders in stubborn cases of rheumatism and digestive disorders. Resident physicians in attendance. Illustrated booklet on request. | Served lite champagne wherever good drinks are appreciated ~ ~ comicbooks.com@{,