Life, 1924-09-04 · page 32 of 36
Life — September 4, 1924 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and charitable acknowledgments**, not political satire. The left side features ads for **Patrick brand shirts and sweaters**, emphasizing quality construction and masculine appeal—typical early-20th-century menswear marketing using the idealized male figure. The center and right columns list donations to **Life's Fresh Air Fund**, a genuine charitable program that sent urban children to the countryside for health and recreation. The listings acknowledge contributors by name and amount donated. The right side includes an **Elizabeth Arden skincare advertisement** promoting "Venetian Pore Cream" for cosmetic concerns—representative of emerging beauty industry marketing to women. At bottom right is an advertisement for **coffee and cigars** from Key West. This is a typical magazine page combining commercial and philanthropic content, with no discernible political cartoon or satire present. The page reflects early-1900s consumer culture and charitable fundraising practices.
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LIFE Lires Fresh Air Fund (Continued from page 22) Rosalie Smith, Williamstown, Mass, $10.00 1. M. Bradley, Jr., Derby, Conn. 2.50 Estate of H. M. Bradley, Derby, 00 don, Hollywood, 10.00 Cape Vincent, 5.00 10.00 11.05 Or ee Pic yer ia |" for coarse pores He Vankine Monee, 130.00 LIZABETH ARDEN prescribes special VENETIAN PORE Carol R, Dadicr, Camden, M ed CREAM, PAn astringent cream which Milton Sills in Emma Mr - cloess open, pores, corrects tee fe Rich wi 3 laxed condition, tones the sluggish ‘lye “Flowing sraham 10.00 cells, refines the’ coarsest skin. Won- 25.00 derful for vgly pores on nose and chin; smooth the cream over open pores at night. $1, $2.50. 10.00 Write to Elisabeth Arden de- 10:00 scribing your skin. She till 0.00 send a personal letter of ad i000 correct care, % 10.00 Beautiful, tliningh Edgar L."“Hooy, “Carmel, hod. 11.00 10.00 Send for the booklet about Elizabeth Arden’s Exere'ses re W ie Si Mise Alice Bev ghton. Bufato, Ay Ween 673-A Fifth Avenue, New York M L k Bond S HANDSOME SHIRTS i yetitde Ay Robleon, Rawlinse Ws Forin's Rue de to. Pais M B. Agnew, South Salem, Real comfort, fit and good 5G. Crosby, Cleveisna looks are happily combined in In. memory ‘of Frances Fraser, Patinde at rich Fl bathe! enggancky Pied Acknowledged with Thank ade of rich Flannels and siner Bienenstock,, F ailadelpnis cknowledged wit! anks genuine Broadcloths, — different Tabby seg Ewing Walker, Coder : ty . : Lire’s Fresh A Fi ‘a y ac weights in checks, plaids and Proceeds from a ‘County Fair ares Fresh Aix Fund gratefully ac solid colors. Cut coat style, by the following ounty Fair held knowledges the receipt of the following faced collars. Mery'and James 39 | ille Farm: Look and fit like custom built. Tay memory a L At she Branchville Farm A shirt your friends will envy, Somerset 3 vr : Three cases Royal Scarlet cornflakes, radwode. 8 3 assorted jams, and pork and beans from Mrs. GS. Ra sew ¥. c Arthur Williams, New York. Ace Charles J. G : ; Clothing and shoes from Campe Cor- Joka “C. “Woodbury,” Worcesier, poration, New York; Paul Ingraham. Mass, ss Boston; Mrs. H. Mack, West Philadel- Wp sine. Resa i phia; Mrs. S. Gillerup, Jackson Heights, D. MeNair, Essex Fells, N. j 0.00 N. Y.; Coconut Grove Girl Scouts, Coco Cateb Tucker Briggs, “Hartsdale, nut Grove, Fla.; Mrs. J. H. Compton, Ns Ye: Glendenin, W. Va.; Mrs. E. C. Black burn, Newport; Mrs. C. Jackson, Bos a }1.o0 | ton; Alfred S. Foote, Washington; Mrs. ‘and Mary’ Vir- F. H. Kennard, Newton Center, Mass.; sare 15.00 | Mrs, M, Towne, Pleasantville, N.Y MeMurtry, Pasadena, Mrs. A. Payne, New York; M. Brandeis, i rissae task Hass. Hollywood, Cal. jordon Battle, New Yor ; . W.. Butler, Jr... Martha's At -Lire’s office: Vineyard, Mass.” . ‘ . : Anne Perrin and Stephen Clothing, rubber balls, camping, base- Norfolk, Conn. x ball and tennis outfits from Mary and QUALITY AND STYLE Frieden’s " Sunday | asoo | Annie E. Mahnken, Bayonne, N, J.; Mrs. John Roger, New 25.00 | Robert Pierrepont, Brooklyn. Quality 1s knit right into all Caroline Gore and Sf. Suits and bathing suits from Mrs. Patrick Sweaters in Patrick saute atere ia Lora Sinclair, Indianapolis, Ind. mills, from choice yarns, noted | ~kila,” Fairlee, for their life and springiness. ; rr memory hi Sits Hull, Bur- t's outstanding in their style ane Bet allt ay and make and fit—their ample HAT. Siclit Danvury, weph, Me.: size, “set in” sleeves, hand-looped Howard Opdyke, | Schenectady, seams and hand-worked button ist holes. Insist on our green and black label as your assurance of quality. At high class dealers everywhi re Send for interesting Shirt ONL Yess $.00 Sweater booklets (Address Derk Hazel Ne etic NY. 10.00 F falentine, Hendersonville, one? . * . : PRTWFTHOER CO. Gop ICD 694 Suth Ave. ngeeeese . 16. F.A.PATRICK SCO. DULUTH] avis o "Aca Bena Uaeraday | Siero ;. Makers of both Cloth and Garment s : 25.00 FOR _g MEN OF GRAIN: “PURE NORTHERN WOOL Go roses, anus Gi Msp {IGARS ym shec ni > Snow'' Fi B, Ba: Mead Re 10.00 from snc opt at Eneive in the snow a). BRE Laie! New 10.00 Total... 316,683.96 ‘MADE AT KEY WEST comicbooks.com