Life, 1922-09-21 · page 31 of 36
Life — September 21, 1922 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **travel advertising** for luxury cruises (1923), with one small cartoon for comic relief. ## The Cartoon The sketch shows a doorman and passenger at an elevator. The doorman refuses entry, saying the passenger can't board with "that bundle." The passenger protests it's his lunch, not luggage. **The joke**: It's a class-based gag about a working-class man carrying his lunch in a bundle—clearly out of place among wealthy cruise passengers. The humor mocks his appearance and assumption that the fancy hotel/ship elevator would permit such common, unglamorous behavior. It reflects 1920s attitudes about social hierarchy and the divide between wealthy travelers and working-class people. ## The Advertisements The bulk of the page advertises Raymond & Whitcomb cruises and Cunard's S.S. Scythia, emphasizing luxury accommodations, exotic destinations (Egypt, Mediterranean, round-the-world), and high prices ($625-$1050+). These ads target affluent Americans seeking prestigious leisure travel.
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Cruises to the 5 Continents : : * Rio Centennial Cruise (Including, West Indies) 45 Days from New York to New York. Sail- ing, Feb. 3, 1923 on the new oilburning, S. S. “Reliance”. A record-breaking Cruise per- mitting, visits to glorious South American cities and including, Panama, West Indies and the Brazilian Centennial Exposition. An unique opportunity for pleasure travel or a combined outing, and business trip. Rates $750 upwards—New York to New York. Booklet on request Mediterranean Cruise 65 Days on the S. S. “Rotterdam” one of the steadiest liners afloat—particularly noted for superb cuisine and excellent arrangements for debarkation, In the latter it surpasses any other ship chartered fora Mediterranean Cruise. The comprehensive itinerary in- cludes those places which are famous for their beauty or renowned in history. Rates $625 upwards, New York to New York. Sailin3, February 10, 1923. Booklet on request Bont wee, 2, Cruises Round-the-World 125 Days of fascinating, travel diversified with all the gaieties of ship life and the picturesque delights of the world’s most alluring lands; on palatial ships; under Raymond-Whitcomb expert management. Such are the two greatest travel opportunities ever offered the American traveler. Rates $1050 up A pre-eminently generous schedule carefully planned to assure inclusion of everything, worthwhile and to afford accommodations for all Cruise members when ashore The following places are included amon’, numerous others: Havana, Panama, Kilauea, Tokyo, Shang- hai, Hong Kong, Manila, Zamboanga, Rangoon, Bombay, Cairo, Naples, Monte Carlo Sailing January 9 and 16, 1923—S.Ss. “Resolute” and “Volendam”—the finest ships for Round-the- World travel. The only ships in 1922-23 (char- tered for such Cruises) built especially for service in both temperate and tropical waters Send for the booklets you desire Raymond & Whitcomb Co. Park & Beacon Streets, Boston New York Chicago Philadelphia Paris Los Angeles San Francisco London ee “Ye can’t git on this elevator with that bundle.” “Bundle! This here’s me lunch!” \£ =< Mediterranean By Magnificent New CUNARD S. S. “SCYTHIA” Specially Chartered Twin-Screw Turbine Oil-Burner, 20,000 Tor HL! <*! TH BEST IN TRAVEL” ccc ns Sailing Jan. 30, 1923, returning April 2, visiting EGYPT Madeira, Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar, Algiers, Tunis, Holy Land, Turkey, Greece, Ital Sicily, Riviera, Monte Carlo, ete. ly, The “Scythia” is a veritable floating palace, with spa- cious decks, lounges, veranda cafes, 2 elevators, modious state-rooms with running water and large robes; bedrooms and suites with private baths. famous Cunard cuisine and service. for meals.) com- ward- The (Only one sitting 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. Extablished 1875 489 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK Paris London 219 So. 15thST., PHILADELPHIA comicbooks.com