Life, 1906-07-05 · page 2 of 40
Life — July 5, 1906 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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This page is **primarily automobile advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains four car advertisements from circa 1906: 1. **Cadillac** - emphasizes engine power for hill-climbing 2. **Pope-Waverley Electric** - a family carriage priced at $1,700 3. **Northern Silent** - highlights a dustless ride via large fan blades that blow dust away 4. **Aerocar** - a motor car emphasizing reliability and mechanical construction These ads reflect early 1900s automotive concerns: hill-climbing ability, dust control (major issue on unpaved roads), electric vehicles as practical family transport, and mechanical reliability as a selling point. There is no political cartoon or satire present. The page documents automotive technology and marketing during the era when automobiles were luxury items and competing manufacturers emphasized different technical advantages.
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nares Jb Coit Gt, Gras eva Latered a4 the Post USce at Kew Tort, N. ¥., a4 Seem Sauer. Copyright, 1am, ty Lire Preuemna Cx MAKING DUST ON A HILL Every motorist knows that to “spurt” up a long hill requires ; that to reach and sustain high speed under such conditions an engine must be capable of developing great power. These qualif- cations have made not only as a hill- climber but as a car always to be depended upon, no matter now severe the service, ‘And with itall the tof of maintenance is 20. low that small allowance for fuel and lubrication practically covers the teaxon's outlay. "Your ncaica’ dealer (his address will be fariished wpoa spphestion) ie waking for an opportunity to tell you more about the Cadillac, See him. Alto let us send our Illustrated Booklet R. Motel &, 10 bp. Mookt 30 hops T CADILLAC MOTOR CAR CO., Detroit, Member Association Licensed Avtomobile Manufacturers, Model 60-B Price, $1,700 “t2exTENox ode. rice, "i, LEATHER TOP This family carrisge is very popular for Summer use. If your order is gor promptly, we can deliver at once. The deep seats; accessible front; long wheel bs and heavy motor of new design, makes this the wagon for family purposes. We can furnish this car without top for $1.600; Canopy top $1,675. Dash is fitted with Pope Waverley concealed front boot. Be sure the name “POPE” is on your automobile of catalogue of Runalonits, Stasboy 8", Kan, Station aad Delivery tio. POPE MOTOR CAR CO. Waverley Dept. _ INDIANAPOLIS, IND. BOSTON, 233 Columbus Avenue WASHINGTON. Sro.t4th St NW NEW YORK, 1733 ‘Broad: The Car of Masterful Mechanism Here is the one car in which you can enjoy a ride of any distance over dusty roads without being bothered by dust. How is this pleasant result accomplished? Briefly: The extra large fly-wheel—24 inches in diameter—has twelve fan blades, cast integral, and when the engine is in operation this fly-wheel fan sends a powerful blast of air toward the rear of the car, counteracting the suction and blowing all dust away from the car. The illustration shows an actual comparison. It’s worth investigating. In hill-climbing ability and in all-around reliability the 1906 Silent Norther advance. Our catalogue tells the story of its wonderful mechanical simplicity of operation and its many other points of superiority which make for comfort and low cost of maintenance. It also illustrates the full line of 1906 models, including: Sturdy Northern Runabout, 7 h.p. with oil lamp equipment, $ 650 Silent Northern Touring Car, 20 h.p. double-opposed motor, with gas and oil lamp equipment x 1,800 Silent Northern Limousine, 20 h.p., with gas and oil iamp equipment 800 Model ‘*K,’’ 30 h. p. four- cylinder car, air: “controlled and with air-brakes, with gas and oil lamp equipment . . 3, Let us send you a catalogue NORTHERN MANUFACTURING CO., Detroit, Mich. Member Ass'n of Licensed Automobile Manafactarers Model A. 24H. P. Four-cylinder, air-cooled motor. With com- plete equipment, as shown above, $2,800 f. o. 6. Detroit. (With lamp equipment, $2,500. The motor car of demonstrated reliability. The motor car of greatest flexibility—awarded First Prize for flex- ibility at the Open Air Show and Carnival at the Empire City Track, New | York, May 24, 1906, and there were sixty contestants. The motor car of correct mechanical construction—builtby practical men. The motor car with an air-cooled motor of proven reliability, under all climatic conditions, on all roads —with an ample reserve force always to be depended on. The motor car which comes thoroughly equipped | as shown above—nothing to buy but the gasoline. The opportunity to give you a practical demon- stration requested. Send for illustrated descriptive book. The Aerocar Company, "t's." Members of American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association, comicbooks.com