Life, 1920-04-29 · page 36 of 40
Life — April 29, 1920 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and subscription promotion** rather than political satire. It contains: **Milo Violets ad** (top left): Delicately scented cigarettes with gold tips, priced at 25¢ for 10. **Arrow Collars ad** (top right): Features a male portrait promoting the brand's style leadership. **Life subscription contest** (center): Invites readers to enter a title-naming contest before May 3rd, with subscription prizes. The special offer promotes a one-dollar trial subscription. **Cartoon illustration** (bottom right): Shows two men discussing a woman's unclear statement—one says he can hear her but struggles to understand her meaning. This appears to be **gentle satire about gender communication**, a common early-20th-century trope suggesting women's speech was confusing or duplicitous, rather than serious social criticism. The page reflects 1920s consumer culture and conventional gender humor of the era.
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DELICATELY SCENTED GOLD TIPS Dr lO BOX. DELUXE OF 100 $230. Ifyour dealer canal not youwrite De 1790 Brome: yay a, New York Trying for a Prize is good fun whether you win or not. Read before May 3rd, when the title contest ends, and read it afterwards to see who is the winner. A subscription to LIFE is a prize in itself, some- thing for every member of the family. Try it for six months, or, Obey ‘That Impulse, and for a trial trip, avail yourself of our Special Offer osed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.13, Foreign $1.26). Send Lire for three mo: ans to Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed at this rate. LIFE, 17 West 31st Street, New York. One Year $5 Canadian $5.52 Foreign $6.04 3 FOLLOW THE ARROW AND YOU FOLLOW THE STYLE Cluett Pabody J 8 Inc. Makers, Foy AY “WHAT'S THE MATTER? CAN'T YOU MAKE OUT WHAT SHE SAYS?” “VES; NOW I'M TRYING TO MAKE OUT WHAT SIE MEANS.” comicbooks.com