Life, 1905-08-17 · page 2 of 26
Life — August 17, 1905 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily automobile advertising** from August 17, 1905, with no political cartoons or satire present. The four advertisements promote competing car manufacturers: Autocar (Pennsylvania), Cadillac (Michigan), American Mercedes (imported), and Oldsmobile (Detroit). Each emphasizes different selling points—Autocar highlights simple controls "as a pair of reins," Cadillac stresses reliability and ease of operation, Mercedes emphasizes imported quality and power, and Oldsmobile appeals to business owners with testimonials about durability and practicality. The only visual humor appears subtle: each brand uses period photographs and illustrations of early automobiles. The ads collectively reflect the competitive early automotive market, with manufacturers targeting wealthy buyers and emphasizing safety, ease of use, and prestige. No political commentary or social satire is evident.
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VOLUME XLVI. a9 SeconDCuAss ban Maren, NUMBER 1190, Posing CoManr, A Cadillac may safely be stopped, and can easily be started, while climbing the steepest grade—one of the many performances which show power of the Cadillac, Chief among the notable features of the L D | is its remarkably low cost of maintenance. This economy is manifest nct only in the cost of fuel ard lubrication, but in repairs; for the Cadillac comes near to being actually /rouble-proof. Nevet- failing serviceableness makes it the mest satisfactory car to own; thorough excellence of workmanship and time-tried principles of construction make it the most economical. Model F—Side Entrance Touring Car, shown above, $950. Model B—Touring Car with detachable Tonneau, Model E—Light. stylish, powerful Runabout, divided seat, $750. Model D—Four-Cylinder, 30h. p. Touring Car, $2, All prices f.0.b. Detroit. Write for Catalog R, and address of nearest dealer, where you may vee and try a Cadillac. CADILLAC AUTOMOBILE CO. Detroit, Mich. Member Association Licensed Autom Manu Member A. L. A. M. ‘We Pay the Duty” The 40-45 H. P. American Mercedes is silent at any speed, with power to romp You see them wherever you 40 up 10% grades in fourth gear. There is ee wherever you ice them—The a reason for it—all important parts are oO LDS M re) B I Er, BH . 3 ot tel ox goes becauce, as one owner writes, “it just seems to be built that way." Un- imported. Our booklet tells the rest. certainty has long since been i tes ine everyday car for every. use, It's the car for com! sand for pleasure, It’s as indispensa- < * ble to the progressive b mae as hls oftice tele ‘phone, Paris price, <e, Bly 500 If yorsintend t0 bay at, a demonstration will convince you that the Oldsmo Y © f fon joo. more than pri at New York price, vality combined i K post, side entrance tonneau, accessibility of parts, spark retarding device to pre- Oldsmobile Hoeriog Runabout, 7 h. p., $750 Oldsmobile Standard Delivery Car, $2000 953 Steinway Avenue, Long Island City, N. Y. for demonstration. Send for Catalog J. . : veat back fire, and nemerous other Oldsmobile characteristics, Daimler Maurfacturing Ca. Oldsmobile Standard Runabout. 7 h.p.,$650 Oldsmobile Touring Car, 20h. p., $1400 Ndsmobile Twelve Passenger Wagonette, $2200 All prices f.o h. factory. If you are nor acaestnted with our local agent, write ue and arrange New York City Garage, 10 West 60th Street. OLDS MOTOR WORKS, Detroit, U. S. A. Member A. L.A. 3t.