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This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains four travel and hospitality advertisements from 1923: 1. **Cunard cruise** to the Mediterranean aboard the S.S. "Scythia" 2. **Mauritania cruise** (another Cunard liner) departing New York in February 1923 3. **The Hollenden Hotel** in Cleveland, promoting its pioneering individual floor service and cafeteria 4. **Thos. Cook & Son** advertising a world cruise aboard the "Samaria" The only non-advertising content is a brief testimonial praising the Hollenden Hotel's service standards. All advertisements target wealthy travelers seeking luxury voyages and accommodations—typical Life magazine content from the prosperous 1920s. There is no political satire or social commentary present.

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‘Mediterranean By Magnificent New CUNARD S&S. S. “SCYTHIA” Specially Chartered Twin-Screw Turbine Oil-Burner, 20,000 Tons Sailing Jan. 30, 1923, returning April 2, visiting EGYPT Madeira, Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar, Algiers, Tunis, Holy Land, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Sicily, Riviera, Monte Carlo, etc. The “Scythia” is a veritable floating palace, with spa- cious decks, lounges, veranda cafes, 2 elevators, com- modious state-rooms with running water and large ward- robes; bedrooms and suites with private baths. The famous Cunard cuisine and service. (Only one sitting for meals.) Free optional return passage at later date by any Cunard steamer from France or England. Rates, deck plans, itinerary and. full informa- tion on request. Membership limited to 450 guests. Early reservation advisable. Apply to FRANK TOURIST CO. Established 1875 A 489 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK 219 So. 15thST., PHILADELPHIA ° Mauretania The Blue Ribbon Ship of the Atlantic to the Mediterranean The Luxury Cruise Next Winter From New York February roth, 1923 Marks an ‘h in cruising history. The supreme op- tunity for a most luxurious Winter vacation. Under the experienced Tour Management of the American Express Travel Department and in full co-operation with the Cunard Line, with all this means in ship management, service and cuisine. Prices $950 up, according to charac- ter and location of stateroom. Inland excursions from all rts of call—Madeira—Gi- raltar—Algiers—Monte Carlo —lItaly, Rome, Naples—the Dardanelles—Constantinople —Greece, Athens, Eleusis, Marathon—Palestine, Haifa, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Naz- areth, Tiberias, Damascus— Egypt, Cairo, Memphis, and up the Nile to Luxor, Karnak, bes, Assuan and the 1st Cataract First Tre Hollenden was the first hotel to install indi- vidual floor service in Cleve- land. It was one of the first hotels in the country to open a cafeteria. It has never permitted anything to lower the standard of its accom- modations in either rooms or restaurants. For uniform- ity in high grade service at every point you will like the Hollenden equally well at every visit. soLOFolofalsfals sal STaalialera toy Talia lo iola alia TEPC I EN THE HOLLENDEN HOTEL CO. In Cleveland -Ies THE HOLLENDEN For full information, call at any American Express office, or write direct to American Express Travel Department 65 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Wherever you travel always carry American Express Travelers Cheques Around the Wo by Specially Chartered New, Oil-burning Cunard Liner SAMARIA January 24 to May 31, 1923, Sailing Eastward from New York CRUISE LIMITED TO 400 GUESTS Or, long Springtime around the world—127 joyous, crowded days of fascinating visits to the nations of the world and the wonders of ancient history—to picturesque Mediterranean cities, alluring Egypt—four weeks in India, Dutch East Indies, and Straits Settlements—to Saigon in Indo-China, to the Philippines and China—two weeks in Spring-crowned Japan—to Hawaii and homeward by San Francisco and Panama Canal, The beautiful, well and ad Hy dt aly plus the defintely limited membership. wil assure te each. ute tee, tenes comfort, privacy and personal attention. This is a Golden Jubilee the ear since the founder ‘of our organization. Full Information and Literature on Request THOS. COOK & SON 245 Broadway NEW YORK 561 Fifth Avenue BOSTON CHICAGO LOS ANGELES TORONTO PHILADELPHIA SAN FRANCISCO MONTREAL VANCOUVER Cruise, celebrating world-tour was conducted by Thos. Cook, the —— Se comicbooks.com