Life, 1906-02-15 · page 4 of 32
Life — February 15, 1906 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising** from the early 20th century, not political satire. It contains three product advertisements: 1. **Goodyear Detachable Auto Tire** - promoting a tire that won't "creep" on the rim, with technical diagrams 2. **Gillette Safety Razor** - advertising its "no hinges" design and sturdy frame 3. **Baker Depot Carriage** - promoting an electric vehicle for city use The right column contains sentimental poetry titled "Eb-bing and Flo-ing," about a couple named Eb and Flo, apparently newlyweds at sea. This is light, romantic verse—not satirical commentary. There is **no political cartoon** on this page. The content reflects early 1900s consumer advertising and lifestyle content typical of *Life* magazine during that era.
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The Goodyear Detachable AutoTire on Universal Rim Won’t CREEP N°“ STR—not a fraction of an inch, fet er. tho bolt or rod And It won't < @ scrow, ‘it ia place. GOODYFAR DETACHA- NIVERSAL HIM only Aalf itis, the arrows point aro tapes of ateet anized into the base tire, on both sides. They form wire tape rim Toside the baw The more you . the moro tho wirw tape short- ens, aod tho tighter it adheres to the rim. Yoo couldn't drag the tire off sideways with- ‘out pulling the wheel to pieces, a can soe why we don't need any mechanical 1th - Detachable Auto Tire hero are other good featarms about THE vEAI DETACHABLE AUTO Tine ON UNI- IM, Janta Umportant—Juat as trouble Saving, Jost as obey eaving Taken together they seipe out at one sweep full 9 per cent of all auto Tire Troubles, fon't Rim Ovt, You can ride it absolutely flat for without evea marriug the eusin he Licelieat and most resilient Auto Tire oa the ‘though fparadoaieal as it may eeu) ft wal durable. ‘This Tire ts 90 per cent puncture proof. You can take it off of pat it back im thirty seconds with no tools but the Sagers, These aro general, statements. We haven't epaco for further tearie, Havescry ane ot these satements Isfrueand WE CAN PRO} Tt will only take ainsi ts plo you poe ina the mberetor drop into one of oar Bran "send you & book that Don’t apend a cent for this tire and rim. aad don't When the tire is only Aalf parped ap. the baee of im death, ask the maker to pat it on your When " THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER £0-. Branches 1a th Bailey moet ake sae Sein as NO HINGES Gillette Razor ONE STURDY FRAME T with razor, including soap and brush in silver holders in the NO STROPPING.NO HONING. H OUR NEW COMBI same_box, is a boon to the OLD BY LEADL AND HARDWARE DEALERS, ASK TO SEE THEM, AND FOR OUR BOOKLET, OR WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER GILLETTE SALES COMPANY, Times Building, New York City Safety BAKER DEPOT CARRIAGE Embodies every attri- bute calculated to sat- isfy the most exacting requirements of fas- tidious purchasers. an electric vehicle designed It is thoroughly efficient from every standpoint, and the lightest vehicle of its type in existence. Its superb finish, correct appointments and easy riding qualities are unex- celled. These features, characteristic of all Baker Electrics, have justly earned for them the title, THE ARISTOCRATS OF MOTORDOM HE BAKER DEPOT CARRIAG for city tremely durable, use, Write for Catalog Branches in all large cities birth, gen bloody struggle. th he began, in’ at to all.” Eb-bing and Flo-ing. LO was fond of Ebenezer— Eb for short she called her beau ; Talk of * tide of love,” great Casar! You should see ‘em, Eb and Flo, Cornell Widow, Eb and Flo th When Flo's And when bride and groom receded, ‘They, too, went out with the tied. Yonkers Statesman, tood as sponsors ister was a bride, When their first child came—a daughter— The nurse gurl, for a larger fee, Went to some one else who sot Leaving Eb and Flo at sea. Chicago Record-Herald, This happy couple, Eb and Flo, ‘Then named their little daughter, To be in keeping, don’t you know— Minnehaha, Laughing Water. Springfield (Mass.) Union. Next came triplets, heaven bless ’em ! Ebenezer looked quite grave, Then quoth he to his Floretta, “This looks like a tidal wave !” Boston Post. When these cherubs of the sea Had the colic—yes, all three— Eb and Flo both lost much sleep, Rocking the * cradle of the deep.” Grafton C, Alten. ‘The triplets now are cutting teeth, And, alas, it hence befalls ‘That in Eb and Flo's life voyage ‘There are many grievous squalls. Rex. H. Lamoman, Eb had shown a greed most stony, Licking up the golden sand ; Flo, with rattling alimony, Can't regret their busted strand ! Brooklyn Eagle. And the (Flo a widow At the summer beaches signal That a craft is now unmanned. New York Commercial, sea-weeds of th MASSACHUS Ss Civil Wa bore a Ic He was often besought by the younger ation to tell his story of his part in the One day, finding himself be ged by a number of persistent questioners. F consented to speak mornin’ at 5 o'clock.” Begin figh veteran of the r, a quaint character of Trish reputation for heroic serv- modest wart “We'd get up in thi “an’ have breakfast. at 6, knock off at 12. Begin shootin’ ag’ir 1, knock off at 6 an’ ate supper, an’ turn in leep. Every day the same old thing; that’s New York Tribune. HERE nothing better than a cheap phonograph for starting undesirable call- ers on the homeward path—Chicago Daily Tre BAKER MOTOR VEHICLE CO. 10 JESSIE STREET CLEVELAND, OHIO N YOUNC cws. Turse is no danger of dyspepsia for those who drink "S$ SCOTCH ALE.—Adv. comicbooks.com