Life, 1922-05-11 · page 34 of 38
Life — May 11, 1922 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a satirical cartoon page. The main content consists of four distinct advertisements: 1. **Cunard and Anchor Lines** (top left): Promotes transatlantic ocean liner service, highlighting the *Mauretania's* speed record crossing in 4½ days and advertising regular passenger routes from New York to European ports. 2. **Shawknit Hosiery** (top right): Features a stylized illustration of a woman's leg in a stocking, advertising men's socks that combine good appearance with durability. 3. **Pennsylvania Lawn Mower Works** (bottom left): Showcases their "TRIO" model mower with technical specifications, emphasizing quality construction and longevity. 4. **Life Magazine itself** (bottom right): A house ad encouraging subscription by promising humor and current-events coverage, offering a discounted trial subscription. There is **no political satire or editorial cartooning** on this page—it's a straightforward commercial advertising compilation typical of 1920s-era magazine layout.
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LIFE — the Atlantic 1 “4h Days ‘the World’s Record Passage between Europe and this country was made by the MAURETANIA — the holder of the Blue Ribbon of the Atlantic —in 4 days, 10 hours and 41 minutes. This truly grand ship is back in service, thoroughly over- hauled, and converted into an oil-burner. She and her gigantic sisters, the wonderful AQUITANIA and lux- urious BERENGARIA are making history in carrying on the fastest weekly Passenger Service-de-Luxe, the world has ever known. From NEW YORK every Tuesday to CHERBOURG and SOUTHAMPTON. ther services to Queenstown and LIVERPOOL, to Londonderry and GLASGOW, to Plymouth, Cher- bourg and HAMBURG—a little less speedy but no less com- fortable— by the beautiful, roomy, homey, oil-burning new ships such as the SCYTHIA, LACONIA, SAMARIA, CAM- ERONIA, in cooperation with the famed and popular CARONIA and her twin-sister—the CARMANIA. CUNARD AND ANCHOR LINES 25 Broadway New York or Branches and Agencies HOSIERY 7 MEN HAWKNITS prove that socks can look well and wear well. Both these qualities appeal to the sensible man. Thereis no reason for sacrificing either essential. oy STOCKING CO. owell. Mass. Pennsylvania GOLF; closest cutting for put- ro Five Pennayl- vania Qualit Mowers driven >) by tractor will eut 60 to 80 day. LAWN MOWERS Wee record of long years of service back of Penn- sylvania Quality assures the utmost in operative satisfaction under any and all conditions. Every part of every mower is made with that care and ac- curacy which has been the foundation stone of Pennsylvania prestige from the very start. Designed for longest service they are the most economical lawn mowers you can buy. Their having self-sharpening, crucible, tool steel blades, is but one reason out of many for the preference of men who know what a good lawn mower should be. Write for “Pennsylvania TRIO Book” Pennsylvania Lawn Mower Works, Inc. 1625 North 23rd Street, Philadelphia It Will be to Your Advantage Most Decidedly To Read Life Its sure laugh on every page encourages the habit of look- ing at things cheerfully and easily and avoiding worry, while its sane editorials and brief mention of current topics, keep you in touch with modern thought. You will gain from it. Try it yourself for a year, or, Obey That Im- pulse, and for a trial trip, avail yourself of our Special Offer Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.20, Foreign $1.40) Send Lire for the next ten weeks to Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed at this rate. LIFE, 598 Madison Avenue, New York One year $5 Canadian $5.80 Foreign $6.60 5 ment T: T lay, a dis wom: A pc splen (eo) Anot! distin a pre comicbooks.com