Life, 1926-04-15 · page 6 of 44
Life — April 15, 1926 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **Phoenix Hosiery advertisement**, not political satire. The left side features an illustration of a well-dressed couple (man and woman) posed together, likely advertising hosiery to different demographics. The text promotes two specific products: - **Number 368**: women's silk stockings ($1.85/pair) with reinforced heel and toe - **Number 284**: men's silk socks (75 cents/pair) with "tipt-toe and heel" reinforcements The advertisement emphasizes these are "style leaders for the spring season" and part of "America's most complete line—for men, women and children." This is straightforward early 20th-century commercial content with no discernible political commentary or satire present.
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wes Fasns SYREN The Book of Hosiery 9 WO numbers of the Phoenix line today outdistance all the rest in public favor. Twosuperlatively smart numbers— style leaders for the spring season! One for men, and one for women! Number 368 is a woman’s full- fashioned stocking, made of the finest Japanese silk, with cleverly reinforced heel and toe, full garter top and run stop. It comes in an alluring array of modish colors, and retails everywhere for $1.85 a pair. Number 284 is a long-mileage sock for men, made of the sturdiest strands of the finest silk, with the famous “‘tipt-toe and heel,” skill- ful reinforcements where they are most needed. In all popular colors at 75 cents a pair. These are just two numbers of America’s most complete line—for men, women and children. eae cen ERSERSE: PHOENIX | HvO@iSsReRey comicbooks.com