Life, 1905-06-29 · page 3 of 29
Life — June 29, 1905 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It features multiple product advertisements typical of an early 20th-century Life magazine: - **Columbia automobiles** (top left): Promotes various car models as "America's most representative automobiles" - **Electric Vehicle Company** (middle left): Advertises electric cars and commercial vehicles - **Goodrich Tires** (center): Emphasizes "Integral Construction" for durability - **Pneumatic Golf Ball** (right): Highlights the ball's durability and repairability - **Auto Supplies** and **Missouri Farms** listings (bottom areas) The page also includes a humorous poem titled **"Sing a Song of Managers"** and a short satirical story **"As a Clincher"** about horse trading—these provide light entertainment between advertisements rather than political commentary.
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i Stores | Dy) al ag HEname COLUMBIA is a synonym of leader- ship and the maximum of merit in automo- bile construction, The element of chance does not enter into the purchase of a COLUMBIA. Each model stands for known quantities and the highest qualities. 59 HP. Royal Victoria, $5,000. COLUMBIA 35-40 H. P. and 18 H. P. CARS are America’s most representative automobiles in the gas- olene class. They are built for practical work, and claims for their superiority are not based upon the performance of specially constructed racing machines. COLUMBIA ELECTRIC CAR- RIAGES provide the most convenient, luxurious, and the safest conveyaiice. for town service. COLUMBIA =COMMERCIAL VEHICLES cover the whole range of business motoring, from light delivery to heaviest trucking. A special catalogue is issued for each of the three classes, Sent to any address on request, Electric Vehicle Company Hartford, Conn, New York : 134, 136, 138 West 39th St. Boston: 74, 76, 78 Stanhope St Chicago 1413 Michigan Ave. Member Association Licensed Auts, Mfrs, aa: SAVE MONEY on (Couey alto StPruits ~ We charge ordinary busi- Mes eouclas ca _| ness advance on whole- it cael Awtorre Sale cost—much less than ber patterns in the world. | the usual ‘fancy" prices. Hampersfor any makeand | Your money back if you model ear. Royal de Luxe | Want it, too. hamper, perfect finish and bs workmanship, at lower prices than are asked for even ordinary hampers Largest Importers of chewhere. Foreign Mace Eavipment, (RRRUT Teen || The Tie wih « Record is boundto ener Sing a Song of Managers. ING a song of Theatres, Nursing up a grudy Four and twenty Managers adge. © appear— you think the Managers Were acting rather queer ? Sing a song of Magistrates, Mr, Pool, rt room— school, prow — Have ‘em herein line, Clean from Daniel Frohman Down to Hammerstein !" Sing a song of lawsuits, Justice to bi ur and twenty Mana Waiting for their turn. At the great Box Office dares to budge: ched behind the window s the frowning Judge, i a song of Theatres, Never seen on any sta Such a thrilling spor Quite an all-star Comedy To play befor ! —Watlace Irwin in York Globe, As a Clincher. “PM not so particular about speed, but I must have a gentle horse,” repeated Mr. Green. “My wife wants to drive, you see Will you warrant this horse to be safe?’ “Certainly,” said the dealer, reassuringly: ly'’s horse.” “He's a regular 1 “You are sure he’s not afraid of anythin asked Mr, Green, anxiously, and for the tent | time. he dealer assumed an air of reflection. “Well, there is one thing that he has always appeared to be afraid of ever since I got him,” he admitted, conscientiously. “It seems as if he’s scared to death for fear some one might | say ‘Whoa!’ and he not hear it."—Youth’s | itself early and often. The Integral Construction the Goodrich Method of building tires, is copoosbls for Goodrich Success. You will Gnd Goodrich Tires on most of the racing cars and on many of the best cars of all classes— they belong there—they are the most power- fully constructed tires in the world, and cost less (mileage considered) than any other tires. Specify Goodrich Tires, Integral Construc- tion, for your car and you will get the best the world affords. Branches—New York, 66-68 Reade St Broadway: Phila 90 Bui FOR SALE—MISSOURI FARMS 1,200 acres, fine combination grain and stock farm, hight splendi location, also smaller farms in sizes to wit. Write map, illustrated booklet and weather report : sent free. BAZEL J. MEEK, - - - CHILLICOTHE, MO, Everlasting ”’ Would almost describe the durability of The Pneumatic Golf Ball. No matter how roughly you treat it You Cannot Cut or Gash The PNEUMATIC Golf Ball All it requires is occasional repainting, and with every dozen balls we furnish, free of charge, a tube of paint with directions. 50c each. $5.50 per dozen, prepaid. If not at your deal- er’s we will supply you direct. Catalogue free. The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (Golf Ball Dept.) Akron, Ohio The Pneumatic Golf Ball Companion, comicbooks.com