Life, 1905-05-18 · page 2 of 32
Life — May 18, 1905 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from Life magazine (May 18, 1905) contains **advertisements rather than political cartoons or satire**. The ads promote early automobiles: the Autocar (Type VIII, $1400), Cadillac (with emphasis on smooth control), and Oldsmobile (described as a "trolley car that needs no track"). There's also an advertisement for the Smith Premier typewriter, noting 300,000 in use. The content reflects the historical moment—automobiles were new, luxury goods requiring detailed explanation of their features and reliability. The Cadillac ad's emphasis on control and the Oldsmobile's comparison to familiar trolleys suggest manufacturers were addressing public skepticism about this emerging technology. No political message or satire is evident on this page.
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MAY 18, 1905. VOLUME XLV, Enrene AT tat Kew Vout Post Orrick as BEconO-CUAss MAR MATTER NUMBER 1177, Copymont, 1894, BY LIFE PvaLitnina Companr, The Smooth- Running Car As the accompanying demonstration Demonstration of proves, the Autocar motor does not have Autocar the unpleasant jar and shake found in Non-Vibration some motors. This is due to the perfect ‘The Autocar motor balance of power and weight characteristic can be run at full : a : Speed with @ glassof of Autocar construction. This feature is water standing on but one of the many which make hood over the AUTOCAR Type VillI—$1400 rful automobile value. Miustras posedeyli motor focate infront. Ball bearing shaftdrive. Front aad rear construction THE AUTOCAR COMPANY, Ardmore, Pas Member Association Licensed Automobile Manufacturers. Cadillac Control. Driving an ordinary pin into a post with a mammoth 30 horse-power auto- mobile, by repeatedly approaching and gently touching the head, is the latest achievement illustrating the unusual sen- sitiveness of the motor connections and brake device of the wonderful L L | This perfect control tesults from mechanism so simple, so durable, so manifestly common-sense, a4 to make the Cadillac almost rouble proof. Becawe of this excellence of construction, a Cadillac may be maintained at but a fraction of the expense requited by other cars—a feature, which, combined with never-failing serviceableness, makes it the most satisfactory automobi Model D—4-Cylinder, 30h. p. Touring Car, $2,800. Model F—Side-Entrance Touring Car, $950. Model B—Touring Car, detachable tonneau, $900, Model E—Light, powerful Runabout, $750, All p Vetronte Write for Catalog R, and address of mearest dealer, where you can see and try @ Cadiltar, CADILLAC AUTOMOBILE CO., Detroit, Mich. Member Association Licensed Automobile Manufacturer, A Trolley Car that Needs no Track—the OLDSMOBILE has demonstrated by dependable service its possibilities asa car for family comfort as well as public utility. What is more healthful ‘and enjoyable than to be out from the hot, over- crowded “ trolley,’" in the fresh, exhi ing open, with speed and power at your instant touch, and with nothing tow. but the road? Life has new meaning to you, and the Oldsmobile a new place in your affections. yi nour line the car you want, at the right price and with the quality you ight to expect. Standard Runabout, 7 h. Touring Car, 20 h. p. (2 cyt.), $1,400 Toarieg Renabout, 7 & 30, Delivery Car. 16 b. p. (2eyl.), $2,000 All prices f. 0, b. Factory. Our handsome new catalogue “J” free on request. OLDS MOTOR WORKS, Detroit, U. S. A. Blember A. L. A. M. The reason THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER is purchased in increasing quantities year by year is because discrimi- nating buyers investigate its ments. There must be some advantage. SmithPremier used THE SMITH PRE! TYPEWRITER cannot be persuaded away from it, but the merits of the SMITH PREMIER have convinced the users of many other makes of machines. comicbooks.com