Life, 1922-11-02 · page 6 of 40
Life — November 2, 1922 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **four advertisements, not political cartoons**. The content is commercial travel and luxury goods marketing from what appears to be the 1920s: 1. **Frank's Mediterranean cruise** via the Cunard S.S. "Scythia" — a luxury ocean liner voyage to Egypt and Mediterranean ports 2. **Milo Violet cigarettes** — scented, gold-tipped cigarettes marketed at 25¢ per box 3. **The Hollenden Hotel** in Cleveland — emphasizing hospitality and amenities 4. **Winter Sunshine cruise** via the "Empress of Britain" to the Caribbean and Panama Each ad targets wealthy Americans with disposable income, promoting leisure travel and premium consumer goods. There is no satire or political commentary present — this is straightforward period advertising for luxury services and products aimed at affluent readers.
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rp? WIRES Use de Luxe / ‘Mediterranean (Limited to 450 guests—about half capacity.) By Magnificent New CUNARD 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. "Early reservation advisable. Also De Luxe Tours to Europe, South America, Japan, China and California. FRANK TOURIST CO. Eatablished 1875 N 489 FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK 219 So. 15th ST., PHILADELPHIA Perennially Good HE 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. ISOLLENDEN ) Injthe West Indies and South America Par Cataaite Senses ae Nassau, Bermuda iwo delightful cruises by the supers’ wwe offering “EMPRESS OF BRITAIN” Ou-Birning, Busttess and Tamocelsts Fi New Y \. to t"em New York Jan. 20th and Feb. 20th (Porto Rico), Ni This Floating Palace has luxurious suites, cabins with baths, cabins with toilet, electric fans in every room, ‘spacious decks, swimming. poo! chestra, Everything ian Pacific Standard. Each Cruise 27 days—Fares very moderate, fr $250.00 upwards, “No Passports required For rates and full information apply to local agents or CANADIAN PACIFIC New York, Madison Ave. at 44th Street Chicago, 40 No. Dearborn. Street Boston, 405 Roylston Street Montreal, 141 St. James Street comicbooks.com