Life, 1920-09-02 · page 8 of 52
Life — September 2, 1920 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
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.
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EMON-CRUSH, with its rare taste- charm and delightful piquancy, is the companion drink to Ward’s Orange-Crush. It is similarly made by the exclusive Ward process from the ex- quisitely flavored fruit oil pressed from fresh lemons, purest granulated sugar and citric acid—the natural acid of the lemon. It is served sparkling and icy with carbonated water. at fountains or in bottles Prepared by Orange-Crush Co. Chicago Laboratory, Los Angeles Send for free book, “The Story of Orange-Crush and emon-Crush"* The tempting tang of lemons— Wards LEMON-CRUSH comicbooks.com