Life, 1920-08-05 · page 44 of 48
Life — August 5, 1920 — page 44: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial content or political satire. It contains three main ads: 1. **The Hollenden Hotel** (Cleveland)—promoting upscale lodging with "exclusive charm" 2. **American Express Travelers Cheques**—the main advertisement, emphasizing the cheques' universal acceptance globally, even by non-English speakers ("A Chinese Merchant may question your 'Green Back' but not an American Express Travelers Cheque"). This reflects early 20th-century assumptions about international commerce and racial/cultural stereotypes. 3. **Life Magazine subscription offer** and **Kuyler chocolates**—smaller promotions The only satirical element is the small cartoon urging readers to subscribe to *Life* itself, claiming the magazine prevents world pessimism. The page reflects 1920s travel culture and American commercial confidence abroad.
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-LIFE-: to everything in Cleve: land. Hotel service of distinction is provided in the heart of the best shopping and office districts. THE HOLLENDEN “With the exclusive charm and conventence of a club RATES with Bath Single . 2 2. SIMWOSSOO Double 2... $5.0010 970 With Twin Beds $6.00 To Cultivate a Cheerful Exterior andthe most confirmed pessimist will soon admit that the world won't go to the bowwows just yet—at least not while Lire is published every week. Try it yourself for a year, or, Obey That Impulse, and for a trial trip, avail yourself of our Special Offer Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadia\ 20, Foreign $1.40) for three months—twelve issues Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed at this rate LIFE, 17 West 31st Street, New York One Year $5 Canadian $5.75 Foreign $6.50 HE Hollenden is central | American Express Travelers Cheques Talk in Every Land and Language Go to any of the four corners of the earth and present an American Express Travelers Cheque in payment of a purchase or hotel bill, The Merchant or hotel proprietor may not speak your language but he understands the value of the Travelers Cheque you offer and accepts it without question. The Universal use of Amencan Express Travelers Cheques for the past thirty years has given them a world wide value and “'spendability.” A Chinese Merchant may question your “Green Back" but not an American Express Travelers Cheque. Cheques are issued in three forms. For use in Great Britain and the British Colonies — Pound Sterling Cheques in amounts of 5 and 10 pounds. In France and its colonies, French Franc Cheques in amounts of 200 and 400 francs, For use in North and South America, the West Indies and the Orient, Dollar Cheques. Purchasable at Banks and Express Offices. Letters of Credit issued by us are convertible into Travelers Cheques or Currency. Travel Department of the American Express Company extends around the world and can care for all your travel requirements. Write Department L. about your travel plans American Express Company Head Office: 65 Broadway, New York Offices or Correspondents Everywhere ‘Wherever you travel (Wherever You spend your vacation Ask. for ef a NEW YORK Bon bons Chocolates comicbooks.comm