Life, 1921-12-15 · page 2 of 34
Life — December 15, 1921 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not satirical content. It promotes Caribbean cruises aboard the United Fruit Company's "Great White Fleet," emphasizing Havana as the "Key of the New World and Bulwark of the West Indies." The ad highlights early 20th-century cruise tourism, noting that travelers need no passports and can visit Cuba, Jamaica, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Guatemala. It promises "twenty-three days of complete change and relaxation" with "interesting shore excursions." The romantic illustration depicts a colonial-era Havana fortress with sailing ships, evoking historical adventure and tropical exoticism—marketing strategies typical of 1920s travel advertising designed to appeal to wealthy American passengers seeking leisure and exotic destinations.
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Entered as Second Class M Office at New York, Iption, Fi : Entered as § ond Chass i rtment, Canada. December Copyright in “Key of the New World and Bulwark of the West Indies” © runs the title conferred on the city of Havana by Philip of Spain in 1634. There, centuries ago, the treasure con- voys gathered; mail-clad conquerors dreamed their dreams of empire; history was written with cutlass, pike and culverin. ‘Today, Havana with its ancient fortresses and traditions of adventure is one of the most interesting cities in the world. Delightful to visit at any season of the year, on a Great White Fleet ‘Cruise to the Caribbean. No passports or sailing permits required from American citizens. ‘Twenty-three days of complete change and relaxation; NS the tranquil charm of long, lazy hours at Sea varied by in- teresting shore excursions in Cuba, Jamaica, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia and Guatemala—depending on the Cruise selected, Great White Fleet ships are specially constructed for Cruise Service.. The newest and finest vessels sailing to the Caribbean. Unexcelled in appointments and cuisine. From New York and New Orleans. Only one class—first class. Write for free, illustrated booklet “Following the Con- querors through the Caribbean,” cabin plans and fare information. Address Passenger Department UNITED FRUIT COMPANY Room 1642, 17 Battery Place, New York General Offices, 18 State Street? Boston, Mass. comicbooks.com