Life, 1920-11-11 · page 38 of 44
Life — November 11, 1920 — page 38: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a political cartoon. It contains four separate advertisements: 1. **Arrow Collar** (top left): Features a male model advertising "Marcy," a close-fitting collar for men, emphasizing smart appearance and proper fit. 2. **Martin & Dartin Shoes** (top right): Argues that quality shoes sell themselves—the best people wear them *because* they're superior, not the reverse. Lists three store locations. 3. **Shawknit Hosiery** (bottom left): Promotes men's socks, emphasizing durability and comfort with an illustration of stockings draped on furniture. 4. **The Hollenden Hotel** (bottom right): A Cleveland hotel advertisement appealing to returning guests, emphasizing familiarity and service. Includes rate information and a photograph of well-dressed men in period attire. The page reflects **1920s-era advertising** focused on men's fashion and hospitality, using imagery and copy typical of that era's marketing approach.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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