Life, 1925-11-12 · page 31 of 41
Life — November 12, 1925 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **Statler Hotels advertisement** with an accompanying editorial message, not a political cartoon. The illustration shows a man with multiple arms juggling various items (railroad ticket, dish, comb, toolbox), visualizing the concept stated in the headline: "We men take things for granted." The figure appears to be an everyman character, not a specific caricature. **The Message:** The Statler Hotels chain uses this relatable premise to argue that their hotels warrant trust without constant verification. The accompanying text promises scrupulous cleanliness, fair pricing, attentive management, and readily available information about room costs—assuring guests they needn't constantly "check and recheck" like the busy man in the illustration. **Social Context:** This reflects early-20th-century concerns about consumer trust and hotel quality standards, suggesting many travelers were indeed suspicious about hidden costs, cleanliness, and fair dealing. The advertisement positions Statler as the reliable alternative to such anxieties. The page is substantially advertising copy rather than satirical content.
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+ LIFE - 29 We men take things for granted SomETIMES I count my change and sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I look at my rail- road ticket, to see that it’s what 1 asked for, and sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I question the waiter as towhether this fancily- named dish has onions in it; or ask the barberif his comb is ster- ilized, and sometimes I don’t. Probably the men and women who come to our hotels are as apt as I am to take things for granted. So I want to tell you that you can take it for granted that these hotels are kept scrupulously clean and “as new”; are man- aged and manned by people who are anxious to have you Buffalo—and Niagara The newest Hotel Statler, (1100 rooms, 1100 baths) isin Buffalo—delightfully situated on Niagara Square. Across the street from it is the new Statler Garage, a marvel of convenience throughout — and especially appreciated by tourists visiting NIAGARA FALLS, which is but 23 miles away. The old Hotel Statler in Buffalo is now called HOTEL BUFFALO. comfortable, contented and happy while you’re with us. Weare always checking and re- checking, so that you may take things for granted and be right. - tH * T want you to know that our / rates are reasonable—that you WY rarely get as much for your money in other first-class hotels as you do here. And if you have an unsatisfactory experience with us we want to know about it; the management will be keen and prompt to satisfy you. L772 00adicn Rates are unusually low, in comparison with those of other first-class hotels: Single rooms are from $3 in Cleveland, Detroit and St. Louis; from $3.50 in Buffalo, and from $4 in New York. Twin-bed rooms (for two) are from $5.50 in Cleve- land, Detroit and St. Louis, from $6.50 in Buffalo, and from $7 in New York. And remember that every room in these houses has its own private bath, circulating ice-water, and many other conveniences that are unusual—such as, for instance, the bed-head reading lamp, the full- length mirror, the morning paper that is delivered to your room before you wake. In every room, too, is posted a card on which is printed the price of that room, for one or for two people. You know exactly what the room is cost- ing you—and that you're paying no more than any- body else would pay. ‘We provide, too, a variety of restaurant-service— and restaurant-prices, In each of our hotels is a cafeteria, or a lunch-counter, or both—in addition to the more elaborate dining-rooms which you ex- pect of first-class houses. Boston’s Hotel Statler is Building: In the Park Square District of Boston (Columbus Ave., at Arlington and Providence Streets) construction has begun on the New Hotel Statler—which will have 1500 rooms, 1300 baths, and all the comforts and conveniences for which these hotels are world-famous, STATLER Buffalo~Cleveland~Detroit~St.Louis Hotel ‘New York The largesthotel in the world with 2200 rooms, 2200 baths. On Seventh Avenue, 32d to Sod Sereees, directly opposite the Pennsylvania Station. A Statler-operated hotel, with allthe comforts and conven- fences of other Statlers, and with the same policies of courteous, intelligent and helpful service by all em- ployees. And Statler-Operated. Hotel Pennsylvania~New York comicbooks.com