Life, 1920-08-19 · page 3 of 40
Life — August 19, 1920 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The dominant feature is a Connecticut Ignition System advertisement for automobiles, emphasizing reliable spark generation at high speeds. The copy highlights the system's ability to deliver consistent sparks without overloading the coil. A smaller advertisement for "Clear Your Skin" promotes a treatment called "Clearo" for pimples and skin conditions, claiming results within 15 years. The left column contains "Life's Lessons in New Yorkese"—humorous dialect dialogue in exaggerated New York accent, featuring characters named Joe and Harry in casual conversation. This is **comedic ethnic humor** typical of the era, using phonetic spelling and colloquialisms for laughs rather than political commentary.
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