Life, 1906-03-15 · page 2 of 38
Life — March 15, 1906 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **no political cartoon or satire**—it is primarily **automobile advertising** from circa 1906. The left advertisement promotes **Cadillac Motor Car Co.** (Detroit), emphasizing their "Four-Cylinder Perfection" and highlighting technical specifications like transmission design and engine reliability. Models and prices are listed. The right advertisement is for **Columbia Gasoline Cars** and **Electric Vehicle Company** (Hartford, Connecticut), similarly marketing their automobiles' superior factory standards and engineering. Both ads feature period vehicle illustrations and employ the marketing language typical of early automotive competition. The page represents commercial content rather than satirical commentary—Life magazine's business model relied heavily on such paid advertisements to sustain publication.
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