Life, 1907-02-28 · page 2 of 28
Life — February 28, 1907 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements**, not political satire. The left side advertises the **Cadillac Model H automobile** ($2,500), emphasizing reliability, economy, and engineering quality—typical early automotive marketing emphasizing mechanical superiority. The right side contains two unrelated items: 1. **"Bless Your Heart!"** — A small cartoon advertising **"Why They Married?"**, a humorous book by James Montgomery Flagg featuring witty drawings about marriage. The cartoonish figure's exaggerated expression conveys comedy about matrimonial mysteries. 2. **"For Sale"** — A real estate listing for a country estate in Westchester County, New York, describing a substantial villa with extensive grounds and amenities. This is a typical magazine page mixing commercial advertisements with occasional illustrations, rather than satirical political content.
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CADILLAC: MODEL H Where Dependability and Economy Meet These are the great foundation stones of Cadillac suc- cess—unfailing reliability under all sorts of service; cost of maintenance so low as to be almost incredible. In the magnificent line of Cadillacs for 1907 these qualities are more manifest’ than ever before. The Model H has proven itself the four-cylinder tnumph of the year. From motor to muffler this machine is an example of simple construction, of finish really superfine, of accuracy not surpassed in any other mechanical creation—all of which are more pronounced because of the wonderful factory facilities and system that stand behind the The superiorities of Model H are so numerous that to select features deserving special emphasis is difficult. Those of prime importance are remark- able ease of control and smoothness of riding, whatever the road conditions. The car is practically noiseless in operation; perfect balance of action removes all vibra- tion. The enormous power is so positively applied that whether for speeding or hill climbing Model H is there with energy to spare. The body possesses lines of beauty and grace and reflects Ayle unmistakable. Your dealer will gladly. give you a demonstration. Model H — 30 h. p. Four-cylinder Touring Car, $2,500 (Described in Catalog HR) Model G — 20 h. p. Four-cylinder Touring Car, $2,000 (Described in Catalog GR) Model M10 h.p. Four-passenger Car - - $950 (Described in Catalog MR) Model K—10 hsp. Runabout - - - - (Described in Catalog MR) All prices F.0.B. Detroit —Lamps not included “$800 Send for special Catalog of car in which you are interested, as above designated. Cadillac Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich. Member Asso. Licensed Auto. Mfrs. Ye@ur Teifeart 9 He doesn’t know any more than you do “Why They Married?” Get the book by that title and see for yourself. It's by James Montgomery Flagg and contains fifty humorous drawings and quatrains, every one of which means a hearty laugh. 75 Cents Postpaid LIFE. PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 Wet 310 Street : New York City For Sale OUNTRY PLACE, located on Rye Neck,: ky Westchester County, N. Y., about five having a water front of about 1,000 feet. ~The house is in Italian Villa style, located on a hill overlooking the Sound; entirely renovated and tastefully decorated this year; has eight bed- rooms, three bathrooms, parlor, library and dining-rooms, kitchen, laundry and cellars; hardwood floors throughout; open, nickel, modern sanitary plumbing, open fireplaces, be- sides furnace and hot-air arrangements; running water as well as an artesian well; and every convenience ; electric light in house and stable; telephone, etc. Twelve-foot porches surround the house, giv most beautiful views of water and lan Sound. The structure is most substant summer and winter use. The stable and carriage-house are commodious, finished in hardwood; five single and two box stalls, two living-rooms over- head, hayloft, ete. The barnyard is arrangec addock for one of the ape to be had on the nd intended for both s consist of a brick ice-house, greenhouses, boat- cow stalls, tennis court, etc. t are beautifully laid out in lawns, drives and shaded walks, all bluestoned, and abound in rare trees of all kinds, including many fruit and fir trees, several pine groves, reat variety of flowering shrubs and vines. Large gar- or particulars, address LIFE PUBLISHING CO., 17 W. 31st St., New York comicbooks.com