Life, 1905-12-21 · page 2 of 30
Life — December 21, 1905 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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This page is **primarily advertising** rather than editorial content or satire. It contains four advertisements: 1. **Cadillac** (top left): Touts durability and power gains after a year of service 2. **Fiat** (top right): Features a racing car image, promoting Italian automobiles through Hollander & Tangeman 3. **American Mercedes** (bottom left): Emphasizes imported Mercedes cars' superiority, highlighting German engineering from parent company Daimler-Motoren 4. **Great Northern Steamship Co.** (bottom right): Advertises luxury steamship service between Seattle and Japan/China There is no political cartoon or satire evident on this page. The content reflects early 20th-century consumer advertising for luxury automobiles and international travel services.
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enew ce ass ebte! fork Post Matter. Copyright, 1904, by Life Publi piL ayear’s not unusual for a C. motor, when given the proper care, to develop 20 per cent. more power than origi- nally rated. Ample reserve energy enables the Cadillac to go anywhere. Runabout, $750; Model C, with detachable tonneau, $850; Light Touring Car, $950; Four-Cylinder Car, $2,800; f. 0. b., Detroit. CADILLAC AUTOMOBILE CO., Detroit, Mich. Member Av L. Av M. Lancia in his no M. P. +The Fastest Car in We are receiving each week two or three of pared to make prompt delivery, completely equ HOLLANDER & TANGEMA 3 and 5 West 45th St., N. Y. AMERICAN MERCEDES VERY imported Mercedes swells the United States revenue by approximately $5,000. @ Every American Mercedes saves that much for its purchaser. @ The two cars are iden- tical—in power, strength, lightness and beauty. @ No test of endurance that can be applied to these two cars will show any difference between them. @ We have sole ownership for the United States and Canada of all patents, designs and shop draw- ings used by our German parent company, DAIMLER MO- TOREN GESELLSCHAFT, in building the Mercedes. DAIMLER MANUFACTURING CO. 953 STEINWAY AVENUE, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. NEW YORK CITY GARAGE: 10 WEST SIXTIETH STREET The Onick Luxurions Route GREAT NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO. Operating the mammoth New twin screw sister ships “MINNESOTA,” DAKOTA” between SEATTLE and JAPAN-CHINA PHILIPPINES ORTHERS RAILWAY ay Osan big, Baca Hv cemmeral fig, st tool gel 'S. S. Minnesota sails from Seattle Feb. 1. S. S, Dakota sails from Seattle March 12.