Life, 1906-10-04 · page 2 of 44
Life — October 4, 1906 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine consists entirely of **automobile advertisements** from circa 1906-1908, with no political cartoons or satire present. The ads feature early automobiles (Rambler, Packard, and accessories) and related products. One advertisement addresses tire expenses with a question "DIDN'T IT FAR EXCEED THE ALLOWANCE YOU MADE FOR IT?" — humorously acknowledging that tire costs were unexpectedly high during this era of early motoring. The Pennsylvania Rubber Company uses this relatable consumer complaint to promote their tires as a solution. Other ads showcase travel trunks and automobile banking services, reflecting the novelty and expense of early automobile ownership among wealthy Americans. This is straightforward commercial advertising rather than satirical content.
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‘Case Malt Marta. Copyrighs, 196, by Lire Prouentza Da, Theaxle construction ofa high power touring car is a matter of vital importance. By exhaustive tests, cold drawn steel tubing, sed in the Rambler cars, has been proved far superior to any other construction. . Rambler front axles are reinforced by a vertical center wall pressed into place before the tube is bent. Steering knuckles are drop forgings fitted with adjustable taper spindles and ball thrust bearing The rear axle of Model 15 (side chain drive) is formed from one piece of steel tube forged to a solid taper at the ends, thus forming a one piece axle without joints or welds. This is simply one of many special features that make the Rambler the car of steady service. The second edition of our 1906 catalogue fully describes six models, ranging in price from $1,250 to $3,000. It is at your service. Thomas B. Jeffery Q@ Company Main Office and Factory, Kenosha, Wis. U. S. A. nebers Chicago, Milwankee Philadelpbia, San Francisco. New York Agency, 3-40 W. 620d Kepresentatives in all leading cities Model 15, 35-40 H. P. Price, $2,500. Aone as ye 8 Before a single “Packard 30” was delivered four cars were driven 50,000 miles including the Detroit-Chicago-Detroit run of 606 miles in 20} hours and the work of the Glidden Tour patrol car. A ‘Packard 30” acted as patrol car in the Glidden Tour and each day covered mote than twice the mileage of the regular contestants under exactly the same toad conditions but carrying fos five to eight people. Price (in standard colors and equipment ) - $4,200 f. 0. b. Factory Special colors, Upholstery and Equipment, Extra PACKARD MOTOR CAR CO., DEPT. G__ Home irc DETROIT, MICH. Licencert Autemotile Manufacterers Lisp Automobile Bank Account Seaso XA a ler of 4 Le = Pay eee ties tipien § OA Oftotmty A Lkee THIS SEASON — e DION’T IT FAR EXCEED THE ALLOWANCE YOU MAOE FOR IT? ESIDES BEING THE FASBTEST, BAFEAT, MOST RESILIENT TIRES MADE, PENN- SYLVANIA CLINCHERS-Racina TYP E-G@IVEA REAL MEANING TO THE PHRASE “TIRE ECONOMY.” PENNSYLVANIA RUBBER COMPANY JEANNETTE, PA. New YorK-1805 BRoAOWAY CHICAG0-1241 MioMIaaN AVENUE PriLADeLomia, Pa.—o1s N.BROAO OT, ATLANTA, @a.102 Prion SrneEr BoOBTON-187 OLY arreer LONDON=4 BNOW HEL The A. B.C. of Traveling A place for everything— every: thing in its place, where you can get at it without trouble. Our No. 145 shown below— the A. B. C. Wardrobe Trunk—is the most practical trunk of its kind made. It does away with unpacking when you arriveand packing up when No. 1601. you leave—your clothes hang up just as they do in your wardrobe at home—an oak follower keeps them free from wrinkles, When closed takes up only half the floor space of the ordinary trunk. Price $35 and up. The A. B. C. No. 1601 Automatic Trunk Raise the lid and you raise the upper tray: drop the front and the second tray slides No. 145. in and out; easy access to everything. Style No. 1601, lik Write for ov ten," Abel @ Bach Company ‘Largest Makers of Tranks and Bags in the World. Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.A. Chicago Salesrooms: 46-48 Adams St. comicbooks.com