Life, 1922-06-22 · page 31 of 34
Life — June 22, 1922 — page 31: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct elements: **Left side:** A fundraising list for Life's Fresh Air Fund, which has operated for thirty-five years, sending poor city children to the countryside. The list acknowledges donations totaling over $205,000. **Bottom left cartoon:** A brief satirical joke about a husband returning from Carnival, claiming he was "disguised as a wandering breeze" to excuse his absence. The humor is in the implausible excuse. **Right side:** A full-page advertisement for A-B-A (American Bankers Association) traveler's cheques. The ad uses a touring car scene to suggest that these cheques smooth out financial difficulties while traveling, just as good roads smooth out physical bumps. The ad emphasizes the cheques' safety, universal acceptance, and convenience compared to cash or letters of credit—key selling points for early 20th-century travelers. The page juxtaposes philanthropy and consumer finance advertising.
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