Life, 1907-03-07 · page 3 of 52
Life — March 7, 1907 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The left side advertises Oldsmobile automobiles, emphasizing their reliability and practical testing. The right side promotes Darracq motor cars, highlighting their 1906 competition victories and the superiority of their 1907 six-cylinder model. The only cartoon element is a small illustration labeled "A BARGAIN IN FURS"—a caricatured woman's head wearing an elaborate hat and fur collar. This appears to be **unrelated social satire** about women's fashion, mocking either the extravagance of women's winter wear or possibly satirizing a specific socialite or trend of the era. The joke likely plays on the contrast between the "bargain" label and the obvious luxury of the furs depicted.
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—— Practical Tests—the most exacting and practical that can be devised —all prove the Pectect Roadability of the Oldsmobile—the car that does things. The Glidden Tour, the 505-Mile Non-Stop run, the New York-Poughkeepsie High-Speed-Lever-Sealed-in tun, and a score of other similar exploits, have all served to link evidence with evidence, making the chain complete and but one verdict possible—the Best Thing on Wheels. "AND NOW the recent New York-Daytona Beach trip has added more strength toevery link —Motor Endurance —for speed or for continued train over trying roads — Perfect Control, dependable on strange, difficult roads ot crowded city Srects— Brake Reliability, to meet any emergency — Hill-Climbing Ability, equal to any demand—Alll parts per- fectly balanced —Easy riding—Every quality essential in touring —In short,| Perfect Roadability. On December 231 RR. Owen, and party of three, left New Ormond Daytona Beach, Florida. ‘Their machine was an Ok in addition to four passengers it ¢ deta ined upon request — ie rip,to 600 pounds of to be told here— the story of how the ‘ar for 1907 has 35-40 H. P., four-cylinder motor. Complete: vour name, address, number of model and date of purchase’ ahile News Letter, a weekly publication devoted to the inter- te delivery on 1907 ears, Apperss Derr. CW. Olds Motor Works, Lansing, Mich., U.S. A. ade Sspplied from Canadian Tactory, Packard Electric Co , Ltd,, St Cather On exhibition at all agencies. A BARGAIN IN FURS The | DARRACQ has won over seventy first prizes in open competition during 1906 The Phenomenal records achieved during the past year and its marked improvement for 1907 make the DARRAC supreme over all competitors The 1907 SIX-CYLINDER CAR DE LUXE has been brought to the highest possible point of per- fection and contains improvements of such a practical character that place it foremost among the cars of both hemispheres. The widest range of speed with one car and one gear is only possible with a six-cylinder Darracq. LIMOUSINE TYPES We have a number of Limousine types, 20-32, 40, 4o- 60 H. P., four and six cylinders, with three and four speeds; all with the finest of French bodies; extra folding seats and beautiful upholstery and_ finish; of five to seven. SEVERAL READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. These comprise the latest and most popular style bodies, Landaulets and Coupes. Prices ranging from $6,750 to $10,000 Darracq Motor Car Company 1989 Broadway, between 67th & 68th Sts. New York LICENSED IMPORTERS UNDER SELDEN PATENT EEE 373 comicbooks.com