Life, 1905-04-06 · page 9 of 62
Life — April 6, 1905 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two distinct advertisements rather than political satire. **Left side**: A humorous etiquette cartoon about tipping. A woman holds a placard reading "OSCAR ASMA / PLAY DUMBBELL / FOR / A WEEK BEGINNING / TOMORROW," with text below explaining that guests shouldn't forget to tip the cook. Below this is a **Columbia Electric automobile advertisement** featuring an elegant woman's head with a car image, promoting 35-40 H.P. Mark XLV gasoline cars. **Right side**: A **Cadillac automobile advertisement** emphasizing economy and reliability. The text claims Cadillac saves money through efficient transmission, durability, and ease of operation, positioning it as "the safest, most reliable and most easily operated of all motor cars." Both ads target affluent readers who could afford automobiles during the early automotive era. The page is primarily commercial rather than satirical.
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Model F Touring Car $950, f.0. b. Detroit, SHE EXPECTS IT 1y YOU'VE DEEN A IN A Mouse OUT OF 7 WHEN YOU'VE LEFT WITH YOUR SIT CA NTT FORGET To REMEMOER TH ROPER TO SEND HER A THY Among all aD automobiles the Cadillac stands pre- eminent for its low cost of maintenance. Vf — Simple, durable, common-sense construction a makes it truly the “Car of Economy.” Because of simplicity of power-development and effi- ciency of transmission there is practically no energy lost in the Cadillac—a feature which alone reduces by a big percentage the cost of fuel, lubrication, etc. The Cadillac mechanism is designed with a view to mak- ing it virtually trouble-proof, with the result that the liability of damaging the motor or its connections through a mistake in manipulation is reduced to a minimum. Absolute control at all times and under all conditions is maintained more easily— with fewer things to think of—in the Cadillac than in any other machine, This means that the Cadillac is the safest, the most reliable and most easily operat=d of all motor cars. <s . | The new medium-power touring car shown above is in every . detail a notable example of art and skill in automobile build- 5-40 H. P. Mark XLV Gasoline ; ing. The many features of beauty, efficiency and appoint- ment which characterize it are found also in the other Cadillac models. Model F—Side-Entrance Touring Car, shown above, $950. Model B-Touring Car, with detachable tonneau, $900. Model E—Light, stylish, powerful Ranaboat, divided s Model D-Four-Cylinder, 30 h. p. Touring Car, $2,800. | All prices f.0.b, Detroit. of Columbia 35-40 and 19 A. p ; alegue of toturnbi Write for Catalog R, and address of nearest dealer, where you can sce and try a Cadillac. CADILLAC AUTOMOBILE Co., Detroit, Mich. Lear yaNe is Member Asso. Licensed Auto. Mfrs. PCB AOCIATOA comicbooks.com