Life, 1921-02-10 · page 4 of 42
Life — February 10, 1921 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising** from an early 20th-century issue of Life magazine, containing no political cartoons. The ads include: - **Ideal Power Lawn Mower** (top left): promotes labor-saving machinery for lawn care - **Stetson hats** (top right): a portrait-based advertisement emphasizing quality and style for men - **Hotel Almendares** (bottom left): promoting a luxury Cuban resort near Havana, opened Christmas 1920 The only satirical element is a small cartoon at bottom right titled "The Debutante," showing a woman before a mirror with commentary on fashion: "I don't see why they save over that painting. Why, that dress is hopelessly out of style." This is gentle social satire mocking fashion obsession among wealthy debutantes. The page reflects 1920s consumer culture and leisure activities for affluent Americans.
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l SCIENTIFIC LAWN CARE ‘The smooth, beautiful, velvety lawns are those that ‘are cared for scientifically. Where the sod ia kept well rolled and the grass cut at intervals frequent enough to prevent too long a grow The'Ideal Power Lawn ss makes the care of large lawns a simple and easy mat- ter, Large areas of grass are cut without effort and at small cost. Moreover, as the Ideal is a Amur roller as well as & power mower, the sod is kept smooth and firm; and harmful lawn pests are discouraged against invasion. Furnished either with or without rid- ing trailer; also special cutting unit for atting greens. Everyone interest fawn gare should write for a copy of our large illustrated catalog. Ideal Power Lawn Mower Co. R. E. OLDS, Chairman 408 Kalamazoo St Lansing, Mich. Dealers tu ali principal cities HE long and intimate under- standing of men’s needs explains the Stetson feeling for Style. The little extra one pays is for- gotten quickly in the pure, unadul- terated satisfaction one gets in wearing Stetson Quality. Style, Quality and Sound Money’s Worth assured by the Stetson Label in each Hat. JOHN B, STETSON COMPANY IDEAL POWE AWN MOWER 2 Philadelphia W. P. Simpson Estate, Overbrook, Pa. “Almendares HAVANA Cuba’s Newest, Most Exclusive Hotel In the suburbs of Havana overlooking the ocean, close to Havana Country, and Yacht Clubs, the Grand Casino, Bathing Beach and Race Track. Modern in construction, yet romantic and artistic; patios, fountains, tropical gardens, marble floored tea and dancing pavilions, out of doors. Beautiful and luxurious dec- orations and furnishings. All the alluring atmosphere and color of the tropics; and the gay, fascinating life of Spain's old capital in the new world, Cuisine and service of Metropolitan excellence. Direct wire with New York Stock Exchange by Men- doza & Company, Cuban members. Under the management of Henry Albert, formerly of The Homestead, Virginia Hot Springs, Va., and the Wardman Park Hotel, Washington. Opened Christmas Day, 1920. Now in the height ofits season. Open all the year. For reservations, address HOTEL ALMENDARES MARIANO, HAVANA, CUBA The Débutante: 1 DON'T SEE WHY THEY RAVE OVER THAT PAINT- ING. WHY, THAT DRESS 1S HOPELESSLY OUT OP STYLE, comicbooks.com