Life, 1923-05-24 · page 2 of 42
Life — May 24, 1923 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It promotes Cantrell & Cochrane Ginger Ale, a beverage brand from Belfast, Dublin, and New York. The large illustration shows a bottle of ginger ale held by a stylized hand emerging from what appears to be a large "C" (for Cantrell & Cochrane). The tagline calls it "THE STANDARD OF TWO CONTINENTS," claiming widespread popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. The smaller photograph depicts two well-dressed people in a social setting, presumably enjoying the product. The copy emphasizes the drink's association with sports clubs, hotels, restaurants, and trains—positioning it as a sophisticated beverage for upscale social occasions. There is no political cartoon or satirical commentary present on this page.
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1. Published Weekly by Life Publishin; Company’ at Mai York, : = the Post Treasure . vos} ; 1 > Dena Aso . ive * Advertising Director | (Santrell 6 Gochrane Gi ver-Slle THE STAN DARD OF TWO CONTINENTS “C. & Cl” —inseparable from the zests of sports; the conven- tional and delightful beverage of all Social occasions large and small; at Country Clubs and Clubs in town, and at the best hotels, restaurants and foun- tains, in homes, on trains and steamers. “C, & C.!’’—genuine Cantrell & Cochrane Ginger Ale—more than fifty years the standard beverage of two continents. Ofdealers and caterers everywhere. BELFAST DUBLIN NEW YORK E. & J. BURKE, LTD.— SOLE AGENTS— NEW YORK comicbooks.com ' ‘ { ‘ i 1 ‘ ‘ ; r 1! ‘eels ai