Life, 1920-08-26 · page 8 of 36
Life — August 26, 1920 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This illustration depicts a nostalgic beach or seaside scene from the early 20th century. It shows children and families enjoying summer leisure activities—swimming, playing games, relaxing on the sand, and socializing on a boardwalk or pier. The page itself is not political satire but rather a charitable appeal: "LIFE's Fresh Air Fund," which solicited donations to send poor urban children to the countryside for summer. The list names contributors and amounts given. The accompanying text explains the fund's purpose and acknowledges donations received, including gifts of children's clothing and supplies from various donors. The nostalgic illustration romanticizes wholesome summer recreation, reinforcing the fund's mission to provide healthy outdoor experiences to children who might otherwise lack such opportunities.
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352 LIFE'S Fresh Air Fund clusive of 1919. Live's Frese Ate Fuxo has three years, In that time 49 and has giv y to 40,802 poor city ted’ entirely by janie A, rt : Curtis White. W. H.C. Fredericka ‘Nash’ and Marshall” David Williams and Andrew Lewis... Wm. Boyce Eakin, J Sally R. Cree . Grenville Oscar F, C, Birdsall .... . . ° In_loving memory of Gerald ’ Clark Kling... Valdemar Jordan “In Memory of Lloyd LIFE F. Owen Chae Irs. A Kirkman: Te ead Presbyter Agricola Florence A. Ruth Louisa B, Gallatin . B. B. Schneider, Jr. Mrs, J. A. Swan. John and Harry Moore. Reid Dudle; ann Werbe Shriver’ S Memory of Warren “yy, BB anie N. Sac! Mrs. W. H. Leftwich John G, Bacon .. dys W. W, Brooks Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Marland W. Me. aot Mrs. D! W. "jayne. Geo te. tice 1! IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMER TIME Clarence R. Weaver Mrs. F. H. Morle “in Memory of J Mocca” L" Power, Evelyn’ Power, Leake, Jr., John B. ~ D, Moore .. Maud E. Appleton Mrs. Anna M. Maxwell. Pullman Jack (This statement includes all contributions ceived before July 27, 1920.) ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS From Misses Nevis and Charlotte Perez, dresses, hat, shoes, slippers, coat, underwear and stockings for girls. From Miss Fine’s School, Princeton, N. J., shoes, arctics, ties, slippers, stockings, hats, string of beads, gloves and hats for girls. From Mrs. J. C. Shaw, Naugatuck, Conn., five pairs ties, and books. From Mrs. J. H. Lake, Brookline, Mass., fiags, doll, books and toys. From Mrs. George Milen, Bedford, Va, cards, overalls, rompers and boy’s suit. From Stephen B. Hawthorn, Providence, R. L, toys, dolls, gloves, sweater, pencils and two ties. From Mrs. J. F. Musselman, Bronxville, N. Y., package children’s clothing. From Mrs. Martha Schaub, Detroit, Mich., package clothing, pictures and books. From Mrs, M. Guy Shuff, Danville, Va, package of cards. From Mrs. O. D. Duncan, Montclair, N, J., suspenders, shoes, shirtwaist, raincoat, bathrobe, ties, cap and socks, all for boys. From L. J. Nash, Richmond, Va., package of books and picture cards. From Mrs. W. J. Burney, Sayville, L. 1, stockings, sweater, dresses, underskirts, blouse, undershirt, all for girls. From Miss Olga Jacker, New York City, package of books. From Miss M. W. Fine, Miss Fine's School, Princeton, N. J., two boxes contain- ing shoes, rubbers, sneakers, etc., for boys and girls From Mrs. H. T. Shriver, West Orange, N. J., fancy box, sweater, shoes, waist, dress, stockings, hair ribbon, books and picture cards, books for paper dolls. From Mrs. J. J. McClure, Wallingford, Pa., nine boys’ suits and seven pairs of rompers. From Mrs. J. McK. Speer, Meadville, Pa., four pairs shoes, five pairs stockings and two hats, all for boys. From Mrs. J. L. Wyckoff, Copake Falls, Y., sweater (with following message: “If you can use it for some kiddie, will make more"). From Mrs. Carl Schaub, So. Norwalk, Conn., coats, underwear, ties, shoes and stockings. From Mrs. A. L. F. Jordan, New York City, knit blanket, slippers, stockings, neck scarf, gloves, night clothes, ties, collar, six shirtwaists, two suits for boys, books, toys, games and cap. comicbook gem