Life, 1920-06-17 · page 41 of 45
Life — June 17, 1920 — page 41: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not political satire or comics. It promotes Hotakold brand vacuum bottles and thermoses made by Manning, Bowman & Co. of Meriden, Connecticut. The illustrated scene at top depicts an idealized 1920s-era automobile picnic—well-dressed people enjoying lunch outdoors with their Hotakold bottle keeping beverages cold or hot. This reflects the era's emerging car culture and leisure activities. The ad appeals to middle-class consumers by emphasizing convenience and durability for modern automobile trips ("after hours of motoring over dusty roads"). The product lineup shown includes various jug sets, carafes, and bottles in nickel plate, copper, and aluminum finishes. There is **no political cartoon or satirical commentary** on this page—it's straightforward product marketing typical of Life magazine's advertising sections during the early 20th century.
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WAS EVER LUNCHEON MORE DELICIOUS than when eaten under skies of clearest blue? Or water more sparkling and refreshingly cool than that poured from your Hotakold bottle, after hours of motoring over dusty roads! On an automobile trip, a sturdy Hotakold bottle is a positive necessity. Whether you're gone for seven hours or seventy, Hotakold will keep a cool, re- freshing drink ready for you at any moment. Or if you 3 ; Prefer, you can take coffee or tea with you—and for Jog Set, 151/10 z thirty-six hours, Hotakold will keep it as fresh and steaming hot as when you made it! A special spring device which reduces the chance of breakage makes these bottles especially durable. For in-door use, there are any number of beautiful Hotakold carafes, jugs and bottles. Some are finished in nickel and silver, others in plain or decorated enamel —to harmonize with any furnishings. You must see them to appreciate their attractiveness—you must use them to realize the comfort they will mean to you. You can buy them at department and hardware stores, jewelers and novelty shops. Write us for further information and Booklet E-5. MANNING, BOWMAN & CO., Meriden, Conn, x. f Makers of Household and Table Appointments 7% in Nicke! Plate, Copper and Aluminum comicbooks.com