Life, 1903-06-04 · page 2 of 36
Life — June 4, 1903 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising rather than political satire**. It contains three automobile advertisements from the early 1900s: 1. **Oldsmobile** ("Up Hill or Down") - emphasizing the car's reliability for country touring 2. **Darraco Cars** - imported French vehicles marketed as superior performers 3. **Pierce Motor Car** - a light car priced at $2,500 The only non-advertisement content is a **poem by Clinton Scollard** about cycling. The poem playfully suggests cycling remains fashionable despite claims it's "out of fashion," referencing the bicycle craze that competed with emerging automobiles for recreational enthusiasm. The page reflects the transitional moment when automobiles were becoming viable alternatives to bicycles and horse-drawn carriages in American leisure and transportation culture.
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