Life — March 28, 1907 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page Analysis This page contains **no political cartoons or satirical content**—it's primarily advertising and a contest announcement. The **left side** advertises the new Cadillac Model G automobile, emphasizing its engineering features (ring-type governor, direct drive, selective sliding gear) and competitive pricing ($950–$2,500 depending on model). The **right side** announces a contest by *Life* magazine offering **$3,550 in total prizes** for illustrations of literary quotations. Artists could submit pictures for various famous quotes (from Burns, Goldsmith, Franklin, etc.), with individual prizes ranging from $250–$500. This represents typical early-20th-century magazine content: luxury advertising alongside contests designed to attract artists and boost readership engagement.