What is 'The Patriot' drink mentioned on this page?

A new Hollywood drink made of red, white and blue liqueurs with an American flag stuck in a pineapple on top, shown being enjoyed by Elaine Barrie (ex-Barrymore).

Who is the chef shown with the patriotic buffet in New York?

George Karl Waldner, Chef Steward of the Hotel Salisbury, 123 West 57th Street, exhibiting at the 72d Annual Salon of Culinary Art. The flag's flowers are wax and just for show; the turkey is highly edible.

Who is the grocer retouching the flag on his store window?

Sam Cohlmia, a Syrian, retouching the flag painted on the window of his Wichita store.

What does Denver barber Tony Desantis say about Mussolini?

Desantis, who came to the U.S. from Italy at 15 and has no wish to return, tells all his customers that Mussolini is going to sizzle in Greece.

Does this page contain any Mercury Grand Marquis or automotive information?

No. It is a magazine photo-essay about American patriotic displays and contains no automotive content.

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Vintage WWII-Era Magazine Page: American Patriotism Photo Essay (Not Automotive)

Black-and-white magazine page of patriotic storefront and display photos with captions

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Vintage magazine editorial page showing black-and-white photos of patriotic American flag displays and storefronts with captions.

AI caption August 2012 · Photo 1688 of 2796

This is a scanned page (page 11) from a vintage picture magazine, not an automotive document. It is a photo-essay page showing American patriotic displays, apparently from the World War II era. Six photographs are shown with captions: (1) a swimming exhibition in San Francisco staged by the Delta Delta Delta Sorority featuring the American flag and Union Jack; (2) a chef in New York (George Karl Waldner, Chef Steward of the Hotel Salisbury, 123 West 57th Street) exhibiting a patriotic turkey buffet dish with a wax-flower American flag at the 72d Annual Salon of Culinary Art; (3) grocer Sam Cohlmia, a Syrian immigrant, retouching a painted flag on his Wichita store window (with period grocery prices visible such as oleo 2 lbs 15¢ and Milnut tall can 5¢); (4) Hollywood showgirls being paid silver dollars in patriotic wrappers; (5) Denver barber Tony Desantis, an Italian immigrant, beneath a 'God Bless America' sign, joking that Mussolini will 'sizzle in Greece'; and (6) Elaine Barrie (ex-Barrymore) drinking 'The Patriot,' a new red, white and blue Hollywood cocktail. The page contains no automotive information whatsoever.

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Frequently asked questions

What is 'The Patriot' drink mentioned on this page?: A new Hollywood drink made of red, white and blue liqueurs with an American flag stuck in a pineapple on top, shown being enjoyed by Elaine Barrie (ex-Barrymore).
Who is the chef shown with the patriotic buffet in New York?: George Karl Waldner, Chef Steward of the Hotel Salisbury, 123 West 57th Street, exhibiting at the 72d Annual Salon of Culinary Art. The flag's flowers are wax and just for show; the turkey is highly edible.
Who is the grocer retouching the flag on his store window?: Sam Cohlmia, a Syrian, retouching the flag painted on the window of his Wichita store.
What does Denver barber Tony Desantis say about Mussolini?: Desantis, who came to the U.S. from Italy at 15 and has no wish to return, tells all his customers that Mussolini is going to sizzle in Greece.
Does this page contain any Mercury Grand Marquis or automotive information?: No. It is a magazine photo-essay about American patriotic displays and contains no automotive content.