Life, 1906-01-04 · page 11 of 48
Life — January 4, 1906 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains: 1. **Speed Plastigmat camera advertisement** (top left) - promoting a Bausch & Lomb camera accessory 2. **Kelly-Springfield Tire advertisement** (top right) - featuring a tire framed around a city street scene, emphasizing quality rubber as justification for price 3. **"Tricking a Famous Surgeon" article** (left column) - a humorous anecdote about Sir Morel Mackenzie, apparently involving a medical prank played on him in Antwerp 4. **Wayne Automobile advertisement** (bottom) - showcasing four 1906 car models with technical specifications The single non-advertising element is a brief satirical story about deceiving a surgeon, but it lacks clear political relevance. The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture and automotive innovation.
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BAUSCH & LONB Plastigmat the highest achievement of the lensmaker's art. Makes perfect pictures where others fail When fitted with the Volute Shutter an ideal outfit for any camera. Specify Plastigmat and Volute when ordering your Camera, They are supplied on all makes Catalog Free. Bausch & Lomb Opt. Co. Rochester, N.Y New York, Boston, San Franciséo, Chicago, it MOREL MACKENZIE once received a wire from Antwerp ask ain operation. He replied £500. and was Ww S ¢ him his c' ATES en he stepped upon come at once. the « he was met by three men in mourn ing. who informed him sadly that he had come tow late; the patient had died that morning. * said the spokesman of the party, “we know that you did wh; and we do ntend that you shall be out of pocket a sieving. We shall pay vou your full fee.” And “And now,” are here, what do vou sav to visiting the you co said the man, ince Land giving a clinic for the benefit It is aot often they have an opportunity of benefiting by such as yours.” Morel said he would gladly comply. He went to the hospital and performed many op- erations, among which were two of a similar | to that for which he had been called | nature for. When he had finished all thanked him profusely, On the steamer going home he met riend who had a business house in Antwerp. | Pretty scurvy trick they played on you, Sir Morel.” What do you mean?” asked the surgeon Told you the patient died before you ar- rived, didn’t they?” “Yes” ‘Lied. You operated on him and a friend ith the same trouble at the clinic. Got two perations for one price."—The Reader. Tnexx is no danger of dyspepsia for those who drink YOUNGER'S SCOTCH ALE.—Adv. | The keynote of good tire service is good rubber. ringfield Tire Good rubber is ex- pensive, but not too expensive or too good for the Kelly-Springfield Tire. Always found on the highest priced carriages. It helps to justify the price. Book:‘et, “Rubber Tired,” for the asking. Consolidated Rubber Tire Company, 39 Pine Street, New York Akron, Ohio Full particulars of all these cars and the name of our nearest agent will be gtven if you will write WAYNE AUTOMOBILE CO., pest. £ Member American Meter Car Manathetarer” Assetation DETROIT, MICH. The four models we offer for 1906 are the result of mature experience. They are not sew and untried experiments. Each car is a distinet type of Wayne design and consredtion and each model has been built with a view to supplying the varied demand for high srade machines. In the Wayne cars the automobilist ill be sure to find a car suited to his needs. eoMiQeSh as can inpatient eatercesicd Sout ng capacity, seven people. This car has full 2 HP. Gliding gear transireslon, with dese Bright. ball bearings throughout. Tires Sits in. Prise $5.00 1 K—tcylinter Bparsnger touring car. ME Vding sear tranmnfotoe Trice gee, Model B—4-cylinder, S-passencer car, 2 28 11. P. Siidlog gear transmission. Price $2,000, Model C—Five remengrr car. ‘Double opposed aS HEP, Planet Motor, ary transmiseton, Price $20. Model H—Two-parenger ranabout, dovble mad Teatt undce ood aireet oot en R, rice $800. comicbooks.com