Life, 1922-10-19 · page 32 of 36
Life — October 19, 1922 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **travel and hotel advertising** with one small cartoon joke at bottom right. The ads promote luxury Mediterranean cruises (1923) aboard the White Star Line's "Homeric" and Cunard's "Scythia"—appealing to wealthy Americans seeking "age-old civilizations" in Egypt, Palestine, and Europe. These represent post-WWI leisure travel for the affluent. The **Hollenden Hotel** ad (Cleveland) emphasizes refined hospitality and social prestige. The cartoon depicts two men in conversation. One asks if the other came from "Squeak Center, Missouri"—an invented, dismissively-named small town. The reply's humor lies in its defiant pride: despite coming from an obscure, apparently undesirable place, the man would deliberately return there. **The satire**: It mocks both the snobbish assumption that small-town origins are shameful *and* the working-class loyalty to one's humble roots, even when cosmopolitan alternatives exist. The joke reflects 1920s tensions between urban sophistication and rural American identity.
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The 1923 Cruise De Luxe To the lands of age-old civilizations with their never-failing interest, their wealth of Art, History, and Natural splendors by the Specially Chartered ‘New White Star Liner “HOMERIC” Jan. 20 to March 28, 1923 Limited to 500 Guests The largest twin-screw steamer in the world—the most modern, replete, and luxurious ship that ever sailed for a cruise. A complete change; new countries, en- chanting scenery; different people. Sixty- seven glorious days—with a long stay in Egypt and Palestine. THOS. COOK & SON 245 Broadway NEWYORK 561 Fifth Ave. Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver , a iediterranean : 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, ete. 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 489 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK 219 So 15th ST., PHILADELPHIA Paris London Peremially Good T= appreciation of the Hollenden, its services, its character, courtesy and conven- ience, commences with the first time you register as a guest. The charm of its parlors and lounges, the excellence of its rooms and accommodations, the dignity and refinement of its restaurants, the quality and variety of food and the real men and women you meet—all make pleasant living in one of the most pleasing cities of America. 9ITS THEC RE () OLLENDEN IA “Pardon me, didn’t you come from Squeak Center, Missouri?” “That’s where I come from, Mister, and if I ever go back I'll come from there again.” wom buye man comicbooks.com