Life, 1907-01-17 · page 16 of 60
Life — January 17, 1907 — page 16: what you’re looking at
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This page primarily contains **advertisements** rather than political satire. The main content is a 1907 Stoddard-Dayton automobile ad using the rhetorical question "WHY?" to promote the car's rapid commercial success and engineering quality. The ad emphasizes "genuine merit," honest manufacturing, and superior design—typical early automotive marketing appeals to affluent buyers. A secondary article profiles **King Oscar II of Sweden**, highlighting his intellectual pursuits (mathematics, sonnets) and his annoyance with journalists seeking interviews or political commentary. The piece is mildly satirical about his titled status and vanity—noting an American magazine's offer of $20 per word for his writing, which he dismisses as "impudent." Below are smaller ads for Meux's London Stout and a "Collar Button" product. The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture targeting middle-to-upper-class readers—automobiles, luxury imports, and celebrity gossip—rather than sharp political commentary.
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ae Atoddard-Dayton Why has the STODDARD-DAYTON climbed to the top of the laddei two years? Why has it attained such wide-spread popularity and such a splendid reputation in so short a time? In 1905, the first year the STODDARD-DAYTON touring car appeared, it met with immediate and emphatic favor, ahd our entire output was quickly snapped up by motor-wise people. In 1906, the second year, our sales showed An Increase of More Than goo Per Cent. over the first season’s production. Already orders on our books for 1907 are over 400 per cent, above our entire 1906 output. Compare these figures with those of | | some of the older makers. Why have these results been obtained ? We will tell you— FIRST: Because the car has genuine merit and has proven it in many a on many a long tour. \ Because it is honestly made in our own factory and is sold at an honest price. Because it has deautiful lines, is extremely silent, is light in weight yet very powerful, Model-F-a s-passenger touring car, 30-35 H. P., equipped with our new Stodd motor, powerful than last year's eggine; 4 cylinders (4% x5 inches); # elective txfez y speeds and reverse; 34 inch wheels; enclosed fenders, and suut tods which take all strain off rear springs, now bung in shackles at both ends, Price $2,500 with full lamp equipment. BETTER than cars costing more. Our 1907 Booklet will interest YOU. THE DAYTON MOTOR CAR CO. DAYTON, OHIO 3. Mp EU X's Original London Sy TOUT axe A luxury that is also the best tonic ® ett in the world. Lighter than other 4 Stouts, and not sour. LUYTIES BROTHERS, Agents, N. Y. WHO MAY TOPE TO ASPIRE TO THE TOP RUNGS OF THE SOCIAL LADDER The Most Expensive Author Kixe OSCAR, of Sweden, in his seventy- ¢ shth year, discusses problems in mathe- matics and literature, and indulges in the gentle art of writing sonnets with much of the ardency of his earlier years. A French writer says that to get an interview with him two things are neces- sary—first, you must be in Stockholm, and, sec- ond, you must not be a newspaper man. Oscar is the tallest of sovereigns, with the whitest of beardsand hair, and with quick, alert movements. “The newspapers,” he says, “have a perfect mania for sending their editors to me to make me talk politics. Some of the magazines order signed articles, consenting to let me choose my own sub- jects and offering me truly royal remuneration.” An American magazine, name not given, serene- ly offered $20 a word! Which shows that King Oscar has admirers in America. These offers, however, are regarded as “impudent,” and are unnoticed save in conversation. One of King Oscar's bon mots shows his vivacity, “Ts not your Majesty shocked to see the Court of Sweden invaded by republicans?” “Not at all. I greatly like republicans—in other countries!”"—Rochester Herald. :R HUSBAND (angrily): Twas a fool when I married you. His Wire: Aren't you a fool still? “No, Lam not.” “Then you should congratulate me upon my success as a reformer.” —Chicago Daily News. comicbooks.com « r s a