Life — January 22, 1920 — page 33: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains four vintage advertisements: 1. **Applin Apple Juice** — positioned as a premium beverage "served like champagne," suggesting apple juice as an upscale alternative drink 2. **Milo Cigarettes** — delicately scented cigars with gold tips, priced at 25¢/10 or $2.90 per box 3. **Maillard Cocoa and Confections** — established 1848, located at Fifth Avenue and 35th Street, New York, shown with a storefront illustration The only sketch with narrative humor appears at bottom left: a waiter conversation about tipping etiquette (text partially unclear in OCR). **Historical context**: These ads reflect early 20th-century consumer culture normalizing tobacco and sugar products. The tone emphasizes luxury and sophistication—typical marketing strategies before modern health warnings existed.