Life, 1905-08-03 · page 3 of 44
Life — August 3, 1905 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains primarily **advertisements rather than editorial cartoons or satire**. The top half features two ads: one for Havana cigars from Cuban factories, and another for Oldsmobile automobiles, emphasizing reliability and service options. The bottom half advertises **horse racing at Saratoga Springs, New York** for summer 1905, listing race names and dates. Notable races include the "Saratoga Handicap," "Grand Union Hotel," and "Saratoga Derby." The page reflects **early 1900s consumer culture**, showcasing luxury goods (cigars, automobiles) and leisure activities popular among affluent Americans. No political cartoons or satirical commentary is present—this is a straightforward commercial advertisement layout typical of Life's revenue model during this era.
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COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN BY J) UNDER THE ACT OF Leading Brands of HAVANA CIGARS From the Independent Factories of Cuba Por Larrafiaga Rey del Mundo Redencion La Diligencia La Devesa Partagas y Co. Service and the OLDSMOBILE Just think a moment: Do you buy a particular car because of a peculiar spring adjustment, a few pounds more or less of weight, the motor, the transmission, or the car- buretor equipment a/ove, or because of the complete co-ordination of every part toevery other partand the way each pert does ta work? When you buy an automobile it’s just common business sense to look for the car that gives you the most for your money—the Oldsmobile. If your car is to be an invest- ment and not an expense, it must give you satislactory service, which means: reasonable first cost, low cost of maintenance, efficiency without complication, hill-climbing ability, speed, and above all, absolute ease of control, especially in emergency—all distinctive Oldsmobile characteristics, The Oldsmobile is a recognized public utility—as indispensable as the telephone, the typewriter or sewing machine. It fits into your requirements as a business of profes- sional man, as well as into the average pocket-book. For runabout service you can find no equal to the Oldsmobile Standard Run- about at $650. Its single cylinder horizontal motor gives durability with freedom from complication. It is equipped with new side springs, which are a revelation in spring sus- pension, ‘The differential brake is superseded by a ratchet brake acting on a drum attached directly to front sprocket. Equally serviceable is the Oldsmobile Touring Runabout at $750. Belinda Punch All of the above brands are manufactured under the personal supervision of the men who for years have made Havana Cigars famous. H. Upmann Romeo y Julieta For touring service the Oldsmobile Touring Car, at $1,400, is a prime favorite. In design it is distinctive; in construction strong and substantial. Its 20 h. p. two-cylinder motot gives ample speed. It has side entrance tonneau, tilting steering post, and all the latest Oldsmobile improvements. You will find it a tremendous hill climber. If you need a car for everyday business use, for pleasure, for commercial service, ores an investment, buy an Oldsmobile. Catalog “ J.” sent on request Olds Motor Works, Detroit, U.S. A. Member Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers RACING AT SARATOGA SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Meeting Begins Monday, July 31st, and Ends. Thursday, August 24th PROBABLE ORDER OF EVENTS—1905 MONDAY, JULY 31st TUESDAY, AUGUST Sth ‘THURSDAY, AUGUST 17th THE DELAWAR SARATOGA DERBY WEDN AUGUST 9th FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th BALLSTON STEEP GRAND UNIOD THE SENECA TUESDAY, AUGUST Ist AUGUS THURSDAY, AUGUST 10th SATURDAY, AUGUST 19m FLASH | | | THE MOHAWK | THE HURON | TATES HOTEL | | SARATOGA HAND EDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 FRIDAY, AUGUST lith THE SPINAWAY THE TROY THURSDAY, AUGUST 34 SATURDA ¥, AUGUST 12th THE ALABAMA FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th ore OVERNIGHT EVENTS THE SHILLELAH ll SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th MONDAY, AUGUST 1ith den SARATOGA SPECIAL THE TUCKY TRAVERS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 15th NORTH AMERICAN MERCH. ‘S & CITIZ! MONDAY, AUGUST 7th WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16th THE CATSKILL THE ALBANY FIRST RACE AT 2:15 EACH DAY H. P. WHITNEY, Vice-Prest. MONDAY, AUGUST 21st THE AMSTERDAM TUESDAY, AUGUST 224 THE SARANAC w ESDAY, AUGUST 234 THE ADIRONDACK HURSDAY, AUGUST 24th THE CHAMPLAIN F, R. HITCHCOCK, President. ANDREW MILLER, Secy, and Treas. comicbooks.com