Life, 1906-07-19 · page 2 of 28
Life — July 19, 1906 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising** from the early automobile era, with no political cartoons or satirical commentary. The ads feature: 1. **Cadillac** (top left): Emphasizes power for hill-climbing, appealing to motorists' desire for performance and reliability. 2. **Aerocar** (top right): Advertises a touring car, highlighting its success in a Chicago-New York relay race as proof of durability. 3. **Pennsylvania Clincher Racing Tire** (bottom left): Claims superiority for "speed and durability" compared to competitors worldwide. 4. **"Tomfoolery"** (bottom right): A humorous book advertisement offering "chorties and snickers"—a lighthearted parody guide to bad manners. The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture, emphasizing automotive performance and entertainment products.
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MAKING DUST ON A HILL Every motorist knows that to “spurt” up a long hill requires a tremendous amount of reserve energy; that to reach and suftain high speed under such conditions an engine mutt 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 it all the cot’ of maintenance is so low that a small allowance for fuel and lubrication practically covers the season's outlay. Your nearet dealer (his address will be furnished upon application) is waiting for an opportunity to tell you more about the Cadillac. See him. Ako let us send our Illutrated Booklet R. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR CO., Detroit, Mich. Member Association Licensed Automobile Manufactarers. We Attow 20% On OLD TIRES a & » THROUGHOUT THE WORLD NO OTHER TIRE CAN BE FOUND THAT LY BE DEPENDED UPON STRENGTHAND DURABILITY AS THE IVANIA CLINCHER - RACING TYPE IA RUBBER EANNETTE PA ater ak the Toot [email protected] 04 Now Tork, 8. Tu Seemed ‘Chae’ Salt ease Coryright 1008, ty Lore Preuinarne Co eCroca FACTS THAT COUNT In the Chicago-New York Relay Run, carrying the dispatch from Gen. Carter to Gen. Grant, the section covered by the Aerocar was from Kingston to Newburg—the sticky, red clay roads of the Catskill foothill. It was raining, it was night. In places mud was axle deep and it was neces- sary to run on the low gear. The Aerocar never once stopped nor showed any signs of overheating, and the dispatch bearer remarked : “It’s the best running car I’ve been in since leaving Chicago.” In the Flexibility teas in New York awarded first prize—and second place for Economy. "The Acrocar is balk by proctizal cien—that is why & & oo aucccatol well prscticd demands. Isn't it the car for you ? Comes fully equipped for the touring trip—nothing to buy but the recline « $2,800. (With lamp and hom equipment, $2,500.) : . ( Bo. address for our very interesting book P. Let us anange LLP ; pradtical demonstrations for you. Detroit, Mich., tg] g \ The Aerocar Company, "i's x‘ Members American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association. SMALL Bur There's a pile of fun in it “TOMFOOLERY” we're alluding to. It's a volume of chortles and snickers—by J. M. Flagg. He did “IF, a Guide to Bad Manners,” also. 75 small cents, postpaid LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 West 31st Street, New York comicbooks.com