Life, 1905-10-05 · page 2 of 44
Life — October 5, 1905 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **automobile advertisements rather than political cartoons or satire**. It dates to October 5, 1905, and features four car ads: 1. **Northern Manufacturing Co.** (Detroit) - promotes a limousine body priced at $2,500 2. **Meriden Company** - advertises silver trophies for sporting contests 3. **Rambler** (Thos. B. Jeffery Co.) - highlights "instant power control and direct power transmission" 4. **Cadillac Automobile Co.** - showcases a light touring car, emphasizing reliability through a repair-cost case study ($24.85 for two years' use) The advertisements target wealthy early-automobile buyers, emphasizing luxury features, mechanical innovation, and durability. There is no political satire present on this page—it represents commercial content typical of *Life* magazine's revenue model during the early automotive era.
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