Life, 1929-08-02 · page 34 of 40
Life — August 2, 1929 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and service content** rather than satirical editorial material. The main content consists of: 1. **Wrigley's Spearmint Gum Advertisement** — A straightforward commercial promoting the product's cooling, refreshing qualities on hot days. The illustration shows two cartoon children enjoying the gum's benefits. 2. **Life's Theatre Ticket Service** — A mail-order form allowing readers to purchase Broadway show tickets through Life magazine's service at their Madison Avenue office. 3. **Confidential Guide** — A sidebar listing upscale country night clubs near New York City (Arrowhead Inn, Pelham Heath Inn, etc.) and popular sheet music from contemporary shows like *Hot Chocolates* and *Little Show*. 4. **Corsair Boat Company Advertisement** — Promoting pleasure boats built in Detroit, emphasizing leisure and romance. The page reflects 1920s commercial culture: consumer goods marketing, entertainment access, and leisure activities for affluent readers. There is no political satire or social commentary visible on this particular page.
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32 Life a suritsWRIGLEY'S TASTE the Juice of Real Mint Leaves Hot days lose their terror in the cooling freshness of WRIGLEY’S SPEARMINT. The dry mouth is moistened and edgy nerves calmed by this little joy bringer. Big in benefits, small in cost. LIFE’s Theatre Ticket Service 598 Madison Ave., New York City PURCHASE ORDER (Instructions for using on Page 28) Dear Lipr: I want tickets for the following shows: (Name of show) (No. Seats) (Date) (Alternates) ; Check for | Pecan Name enclosed Address Confider tial Guide (Continued J from Page 28) Country Night Clubs Arnrowntan INN, Riverside Ave, Nice place (Out B'way to 246) Prtuam Heatu Inx. Good place. (Pelham Parkway) Post Loncr. Good place, good music. (Post Road past New Rochelle) Suowprace, Valley Stream. “Tex Guinan’s new home. (Merrick Road) Pavitttos Rovat. Nice place, good crowd (Merrick Road) Winpseam Canin, near Montclair, Also great. (Holland Tunnel, to Montclair, Pompton Turnpike to Riverdale) Canary Corracr, Madison. Nice. (Hollind Tunnel to Madison) Puce Hits PLanratioy, Plainfield, Very nice (Holland Tunnel to Plainfield) Dance Numbers (Sheet Music) “Ain't Misbehavin’ " (Hot Chocolates) “Sweet Savannah Sue” (Hot Chocolates) “Song Of The Moonbeams” (Sketch Book) “Kinda Cute” (Sketch Book) “Or What Have You™ (Little Show) “Moanin’ Low” (Little Show) “Hut In Hoboken” (Little Show) ’Round the Horn in an Afternoon There's a lot more than just the maximum of comfort and utility ina Corsair. Buy one for a purpose... yes... for it’s the ideal commuter. . . but it’s from the unexpected little pleasures that you'll get the biggest thrill. Up and away wherever you wish... on a craft thet fairly breathes ‘‘ from every seam ,. . with @ jaunty sweep to its lines and romance in its every plank ++. thirty feet of pure joy... that's the Corsair. Get out on the water for a ride. If there's no dealer nearby, write for com: plete, illustrated catalogue Number Corsair prices are exceptionally moderate ‘and terms are convenient. Investigate now. « CORSAIR BOAT CO. 1030 Buhl Building DETROIT, MICHIGAN comicbooks.com ai a: ia =x i. Za ce