Life, 1905-03-16 · page 3 of 28
Life — March 16, 1905 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. The left side features two ads: one for White Seal Moët & Chandon Champagne (emphasizing its dominance in U.S. sales) and one for Murad Cigarettes (claiming superiority for "pauses between luncheon courses," priced "10 for 15 cents"). The right side advertises the **Cadillac Model F Touring Car** ($950 f.o.b. Detroit), marketed as "The Car of Economy." The copy emphasizes durability, simplicity of control, and reliability—positioning Cadillac as practical despite its luxury positioning. The small cartoon of a man with a top hat at a checkered table appears to be decorative filler rather than political satire. Overall, this represents early 1900s consumer advertising in *Life* magazine.
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QPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN BY JAMES HENDERSON ¢ UNDER THE ACT OF 1001. Model F Touring Car, $950., f.o.b. Detroit. Surpassing Excellence Recognized, “WHITE SEAL? fT & CHA) moet ar rAN DO, MEADS THE LIST or msserernes INTO TNE UMTED STATES: wwe SAULS IN THE WORLD cases KeOK bile Ce sus moves . the greater is your appre: qualities of the Cadillac surpassin; In no f nounced tha more pro- motor omy of maintenance— <d the field, remained problem which, until we ente unsolved struction of the Cadill, to the various exig it by far the most economically he simple, durable, common-sense con- ts perfect self-adaptability Absolute dependability an of operation adillac by its I, for neither way be under all conditions are ared in wonderful ease and simplicity of cont the motor nor its connections can i deranged through a mistake in manipulation. By a Imost unnoticeable, movement of the driver's ar, thou equal that of an . may within a few feet be reduced to a sir hand, the speed of the express trai mere snail-pace The illustration above shows our new Model F Touring Cadillac, a car of almost incredible power and endurance, embodying all that could be desired in ap- pointment, elegance of design, lence of construc- tion, comfort of riding. These same surpassing quali- ft anifest in the other models, Cadillac engines are built after our own ex- clusive designs by makers acknowledged to be the This is the secret of the wonderful power of “ the car that climbs.” URAD CIGARETTES not only fit but actually distinguish the luncheon, Their exquisite Mavor {ts evolved from the rarest growths of Turkish Tobacco by Mr. Allan Ramsay, a world | famous expert, a man who knows. | || MURAD CIGARETTES | Make pleasant the pauses between luncheon courses, Most critical tests are these, Leading up to the toothsome entree with a poor cigarette is lke having a low comedian to introduce Henry Irving. 10 for 15 cents Model F—Side-Entrance Touring Car, shown above, $950. Model B—Touring Car, with detachable tonneau, $o00. Model E—Light, stylish, powerful Runabout, divided seat, $750. Model D—Four-Cylinder, 30 bh. p. Touring Car, $2,800. The marvel of the automobile world. Write for our free illustrated booklet R, and address of nearest dealer, where you can see and try a Cadillac. All prices f,0.b, Detroit. CADILLAC AUTOMOBILE CO., Detroit, Mich. Member Asso. Lrcensed Auto, Mfrs. >| comicbooks.com