Life, 1902-03-13 · page 17 of 20
Life — March 13, 1902 — page 17: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It contains commercial advertisements for early 1900s products and services: **Key advertisements:** - **Veeder Odometer**: A device measuring distance traveled, marketed to cyclists and early motorists - **Cook's Imperial Champagne**: American-made luxury beverage - **Life Binder**: Simple binding product for documents - **California Trains**: Railroad service advertising speed across the continent - **United States Long Distance Automobile**: A $1,000 touring car with 7 horsepower, emphasizing durability for American roads - **Marine Engines**: For yachts and boats - **WAX stickers and Flame Proof Co. products**: Household goods **Historical context for modern readers:** This reflects a transitional period when automobiles were luxury items competing with established rail travel. The emphasis on "long distance" and "durability" indicates early automotive skepticism—these were novel, unreliable machines. The page shows America's industrial optimism in the early 20th century, before automobiles became commonplace.
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