Life — September 2, 1920 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes Ward's Lemon-Crush beverage across two ads. The top ad describes Lemon-Crush as a companion drink to Ward's Orange-Crush, made from fresh lemon oil, granulated sugar, and citric acid—served sparkling and icy at fountains or in bottles. The larger bottom advertisement features a bottle surrounded by lemon trees and blossoms, emphasizing natural ingredients. A label on the bottle states "Contains No Lemon Juice"—an ironic selling point suggesting the drink uses processed lemon flavor rather than actual juice, which apparently was considered more desirable or consistent quality at the time. The ads are professionally illustrated but contain no political commentary or satirical content.