Life, 1923-08-23 · page 2 of 36
Life — August 23, 1923 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily an **advertisement for Cantrell & Cochrane Ginger Ale**, not political satire. The large "C&C" logo dominates the composition, with a bottle of ginger ale positioned through the letters. The ad's tagline claims this is "**The Standard of Two Continents**"—referring to its availability in both North America and Europe (distribution listed in Dublin, Belfast, and New York). The small photograph labeled "Between Games" shows people consuming the beverage at what appears to be a social gathering, reinforcing the product's positioning as an acceptable refreshment for "social occasions" at clubs, resorts, hotels, and restaurants. This is commercial advertising, not political commentary or satire.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Weekly cmtered ass Mi at Ne CHARLES DANA. Ginso: Hi KNOY. ONY ‘ Y AUS LE ROY MILLEN “ease Lire: Published Company at 59S Mac dal Subse ; rs ep + Cana 18. F. PROVANDIE Vol No. 23 x 3. 4 Britis s Advertising Director (Ssantrell G (@ochrane Gin ger-Alle THE STANDARD OF TWO CONTINENTS Between Games —and after—the leisure moments of rest are best served by “‘C. & C.’’ Its refreshing zest never fails to inspire to renewed effort or to happier wit. For more than fifty years the accepted beverage of all social occasions. At clubs and resorts; at hotels, restaurants and fountains; on trains and steamers; of dealers and caterers everywhere. DUBLIN BELFAST NEW YORK E. & J. BURKE, LTD.—SOLE AGENTS—NEW YORK comicbooks.com