Life, 1907-08-15 · page 6 of 28
Life — August 15, 1907 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **no political cartoons or satire**—it's purely advertisements from what appears to be an early 20th-century Life magazine. The ads promote: 1. **Truffault-Hartford shock absorbers** for automobiles, referencing a "Glidden Trophy Contest" won by Buffalo's Automobile Club 2. **Rubberset shaving brushes**, emphasizing their vulcanized rubber construction and durability 3. **J. & F. Martell Cognac**, advertising brandy varieties 4. **Brewster & Co. automobiles**, showing a luxury car model The page is entirely commercial, targeting affluent readers interested in automobiles, grooming products, and luxury spirits. There is no satirical content or political commentary present.
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TRUFFAULT-HARTFORD SHOCK ABSORBERS AGAIN VICTORIOUS IN THE GLIDDEN TROPHY CONTEST The Avtomobile Club of Buffalo wins the trophy. Its five entries were : GEO. S. SALZMAN, . + 60 Thomas, with Truffault-Hartfords MONT. HALLOWELL 60 Thomas, “ . = F.S. DEY . . + 60 Pierce, “ bd A. KUMPF . + 40 Pierce, “ - GUS G. BUSE + 24 Packard, with another make All of the Buffalo Club’s entries had perfect scores excepting Mr. Buse, whose car suffered a broken spring. Remember id not have Truffault-Hartfords Chairman Hower"s Official Car (60 Pierce) had Truffault-Hartfords, Geo, M. Davis's Press Car (60 Thomas) had Truffault-Hartfords. Maxwell Confetti Car, that led the way, had Truffault-Hartfords. Applied at our Garage 212-214West 88th Street New York Indispensable for Safety Speed and Comfort HARTFORD SUSPENSION COMPANY E. V. HARTFORD, Pres. 67 Vestry Street, NEW YORK FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE Sole Agents G.S. NICHOLAS GCO, New York The guaranteed shaving-brush Here's a brush Mr. Saw has looked into. It shows just what is meant by the Rubberset claim of strongest and most reliable The outer casing, or barrel, is rubber. But that’s not the rubbersetting. Within the casing, and below the screw part of han- dle, is the rubbersetting. Q The bristles are embedded in rubber, bound with a metal band and hardened under heat and pressure. The result is a vulcanized head, impossible to shed bristles and unaffected by water or soap. Every Rubberset Shaving-brush is guaranteed not to shed bristles, crack or fall apart. No other brush is made the same way and no other brush can live up to such a guarantee. Rubberset Shaving-brushes cost no more than the ordinary sort. Look for * Rubberset’” stamped on the handle. Write for booklet showing many styles and sizes for 25 cents up to $6. Sold by leading dealers or sent by us on receipt of price. The Rubberset Brush Co., Brewster & Co. Automobiles 58 Ferry Street, Newark, N. J. A BREWSTER BROUGHAM All styles of bodies ready for mounting. Cars complete with the best makes of chassis in stock and ready for delivery. All engine and body repairs done in minimum time and by highest grade workmen only. Brewster & Co. Broadway and 47th Street, New York comicbooks.com