Life, 1905-05-04 · page 5 of 48
Life — May 4, 1905 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains four automobile advertisements from circa 1905: 1. **Diamond Tires** (top left): Promotes wrapped-tread tire construction from Akron, Ohio 2. **Oldsmobile** (top right): Shows a touring car with the tagline "Work while you work, play while you play" 3. **Autocar** (bottom right): Advertises a Type VIII model priced at $1400, emphasizing smooth running and balanced construction 4. **Autocar** (bottom left): A Columbia Electric Vehicle Company ad featuring an ornate design with a woman's face and a Royal Victoria automobile The page reflects the early automotive era when cars were luxury goods. There is no discernible political cartoon or satire—it's a straightforward commercial publication showcasing competing automobile manufacturers and their features.
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THE CALIFORNIA VERDICT— Diamond Wrapped-Tread CONSTRUCTION e Tires AND NOTHING ELSE WANTED! San Francisco, Calif., April 18, '05. Diamond Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio. es your wrapped tread tires in use on cars of our customers, With over 8o ma Other equipment will not be accepted by we have yet to receive first complaint ie Mobile Carriage, Agents. Pierce Touring Cars, Wa. L. Harvey, Manager. ‘The East will profit by the service tests of 1905 constructions, claims and charges made in California months ahead of the season's opeaing elsewhere. Get our instruction book, ‘The Proper Care of Tires.” THE DIAMOND RUBBER CO., Akron, Ohio Branches in principal cities “ Work while you work, play while you play" —the OLDSMOBILE is your best help in both. To the business man it has become a necessity—it doubles the value of time. To the pleasure seeker it has become indispensable—it doubles the joys of existence. Our cars possess efficiency without complication. Are the most ighly tested cars onthe market—are held to higher standards of quality. Standard Runabout, 7 bh. p., $650 Touring Car, 20h. p. (2 cyl), $1400 Touring Runabout, 7h. p., $750 Delivery Car, 16 bh. p., $2000 Ten Passenger Wagonette, $2200 All prices f, 0, b. factory. Write us for Catalogue J. Sent free. OLDS MOTOR WORKS Detroit, U. S.A Member of A. Le ). 35-40 H.P. Mark XLV Gasoline Cars (| + $3,000 4 Limousiae bp. Light Tewrsmg Car Bieeteve V1 Light Heet "The handsomest, most luxurious, comfortable and efficient automobiles J in America or Europe. \ The Smooth- Running Car As the accompanying demonstration proves, the Autocar motor does not have asant jar and shake found in s. This is due to the perfect balance of power and weight characteristic * but one of the many which make the hood over the AUTOCAR Type Vill—$1400 belng spilled. a wonderful automobile value. Mustra- tion shows front of this car—the highest type of light four-pass- entrance tous hable. Twelve horse power—double, op- posed cylinder motor focated infront, Ball aring shaftdrive. ‘ont and rear construction has ball- bearings throughout. Catalogne Demonstration of tocar Non-Vibration The Autocar motor can be run at full dealer’sname pent free. THE AUTOCAR COMPANY, Ardmore, Pa. Member Association Licensed Automabite Manufacturers. comicbooks.com