Life, 1906-08-16 · page 2 of 24
Life — August 16, 1906 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not satire or editorial content. It contains three automobile-related ads: 1. **Cadillac** (top left): Claims their cars' structural strength is proven by surviving a jump over a gap—the only vehicle tested that didn't fail. This is a boast about durability. 2. **Truffault-Hartford Shock Absorber** (top right): A product advertisement claiming superiority based on adoption in a recent "Glidden Tour." 3. **Pennsylvania Rubber Company** (bottom left): Promotes "Clincher Racing-Tyre" tires, emphasizing safety and speed without skidding. 4. **Saratoga Racing** (bottom right): Event announcement for horse racing, August 6-30. The page reflects early automotive advertising emphasizing durability and performance—typical of 1910s-era marketing before modern safety standards.
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Pubilibed stmattunevasly to the United Santen, Great ‘Britain, Cosnén ad Pris, Penseesionn Copyright ln Great Dinas by Jats Mesreason & Some, Entre ob the Peet Mee 04 Kew Tori, Ta tng Copyright, 198, Oy Lave Ptsenes Cy That the structural strength of the Cadil- lac is much greater than ordinary service requires is shown in the fact that this ma- chine was the only one found to stand the strain of “Leap- ing the Gap,” as pic- tured above. about shown (a ‘regular stock car) the performer is making fepeated trips automobile to meet maha conditions of road travel, it does show that the strength of the Cadillac is never found wanting, no matter what the test. This and the many other sterling qualities of the Cadillac will be cheerfully demonstrated by your nearest dealer, whose address we will send upon request. Let us also send our illustrated Booklet R. Model K, 10 h--p. Runabout (shown above), $750. Model M, Light Touring Car, $950. Model H, 30 h.-p. Touring Car, $2,500. All prices f..0. b. Detroit. Lamps not included. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR CO., Detroit, Mich. Member Association Licensed Automobile Manufacturers, E. V. HARTFORD, Pres. “device of international fame.” SHOCK ABSORBER TRADE MARK YOUR car \ Carsunder 1500 Ibs, \ needs it $60 $40 (Four Suspensions) (Four Suspensions) That motorists appreciate the unquestion- able merits of f the pioneer of all shock absorbers is proved by the fact that in cal 4 recent Glidden Tour 90% of all cars ca: shock absorbers were fitted with the Truft fault. | Hartfords. Your car rides like a rocking chair, your tires have double life, you get all the speed and none of the jar, when you have fitted your car with this Postal brings booklet Applications made at Garage 212-214 W. 88th Street HARTFORD SUSPENSION COMPARY Cars over 1500 Ibs. Vestry Street, New York City NEWYORK: 1665. Broadway PHILADELPHIA: 615 NBrood St BOSTON: 167 OliverSt. CHICAGO: 1241 Michigente ATLANTA,GA: 102. Prior St. BUFFALO.NY: Main xTupperSt LONDON Snow Hill PANNVANLA CL FAST - SAFE —- DURABLE NON SKIDDING WITHOUT STU Racing at Saratoga Saratoga Sas N.Y. Monday, August 6th Thursday, August 30th SIX RACES EACH DAY First Race at 2:15 Dates of Events ‘THE GRAND UNION HOTEL - - - - THE GREAT REPUBLIC THE MERCHANTS AND CITIZENS - THE SARATOGA DERBY - - THE UNITED STATES HOTEL STAKES THE SARANAC - - += = = THE ADIRONDACK August 15 August 18 August 21 August 3 August 25 August 26 August 29 Wednesday, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, + Tuesday, Wednesday, THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATION For the Improvement of the Breed of Horses E. B, HITCHCOCK, President ANDREW MILLER, Secy. and Treat comicbooks.com