Life, 1921-01-27 · page 2 of 36
Life — January 27, 1921 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains three distinct ads: 1. **Stetson hats**: Features a portrait of a well-dressed man, emphasizing that Stetson's reputation ensures quality and style among "really well dressed men." 2. **Pennsylvania lawn mowers**: Two product images showcasing the "Pennsylvania Golf" and "Pennsylvania Trio" models, highlighting self-sharpening blades and durability. 3. **Life magazine subscription**: A humorous cartoon showing two women, one saying she'll have her next dress made shorter, with the other replying she doesn't care for "Rick pieces." The joke plays on fashion trends of the era (likely 1920s, given the flapper-style clothing). The page demonstrates early 20th-century advertising strategy, mixing aspirational lifestyle messaging with product features and editorial humor to attract readers.
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Prttished Weekly by Lite Publishing Company Entered as Second Class Matter June #, 1883 atthe Port Office at New York, Y., under the act of March 34, 1879. Entered as Second Chass Matter st the, Pos Ofice Department, Canada Copyright Ia England and “PENNSYLVANIA TRIP One of the Pennsylvany| Quality Line, is noted fy its performance on gol | courses, parks and lag “estates, where its dure bility, easy Operating, self-sharpening features make it the most eco. nomical. EN your hatter recommends Stetson he is interested not only in affording ~ you genuine money’s worth, but also in hav- “PENNSYLVANIA GOLF” ing his customers numbered among the really “The Aristocrat” of the well dressed men in the community. line, for putting greens, Style, Quality and Sound Money’s Worth tennis courts and fine assured by the Stetson Label in each Hat. lawns. It will cut to 3/16 of an inch. Self- sharpening; all blades are crucible tool steel. Write for “Pennsylvania Book” 2 S I E T S Ne Pennsylvania Lawn Mower Works, 1625 N. 23rd Street, Philadelphia JOHN B, STETSON COMPANY, Philadelphia Good Wine Needs No Bush and Self Praise Goes Little Ways. Therefore although the brightest paper published, omits all fulsome enconiums, and merely mentions its wonderful illustrations, brilliant up-to-date-ness, and really valuable information on current topics, besides a sure laugh in every number. Try it yourself for a half year, or, Obey That Impulse, and for a trial trip, avail yourself of our Special Offer Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.20, Foreign $1.40). Send Lire or three months—twelve issues—to Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed at this rate. LIFE, 17 West 31st Street, New York. One Year $s Canadian $5.80 Toreign $6.60 36 “YM GOING TO HAVE MY NEXT DRESS MADE SHORTER.” “WELL, PERSONALLY, I DON’T CARE FOR NECK PIECES.” comicbooks.com