Life, 1907-10-03 · page 2 of 36
Life — October 3, 1907 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertisements** for early 1900s automobiles and accessories, not political satire. The ads include: - **Brewster & Co.** automobiles (Broadway, NYC) - **Truffault-Hartford Shock Absorber** for vehicle safety - **Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bitters** (a digestive tonic) - **Firestone Pneumatic Tires** The only figure is a portrait in the Angostura ad—appears to be Dr. Siegert himself, the product's namesake. The ad emphasizes his appointment to the German Emperor and King of Prussia as a marketing claim. There is **no political cartoon or satire** on this page. It represents typical Life magazine content from this era: a mix of editorial content alongside revenue-generating advertisements for emerging consumer products and luxury goods.
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Lire Peauinains Coxreey Brewster & Co. Automobiles 35-45 RENAULT WITH BREWSTER OPEN PHAETON COACH WORK We make every style of automobile body ready to mount on any chassis. We have on hand, ready for immediate delivery, cars complete—Brewster bodies on the best makes of chassis. All kinds of engine and body repairing in the shortest time. Only the best workmen employed. Brewster & Co. Broadway and 47th Street, New York ~TRUFFAULT-H SHOCK AB In automobiling Truffault-Hartford Shock Absorbers are indispensable. They insure comfortable riding for the occupants of the tonneau under the most adverse road conditions. Besides they prevent the breaking cf springs, save time, tires and trouble. The superiority and individual qualities of the pioneer Shock Absorber are best demonstrated by the fact that the Truffault-Hartford has been adopted exclesively as equipment by such prominent cars as the Pierce Great Arrow, Studebaker, Stevens-Duryea Big Six, Stoddard -Dayton Six Cylinder, Marmon, Continental, Lane, Conover, Sultan and Frontenac. Write to-day for our Ruff Road” booklet, address Dept. D. HARTFORD SUSPENSION CO., 61 Vestry St., New York SEE US AT THE stows *‘Bu special appointment to H. M. the German Emperor and King of Prussia” “cs 19? Isa toast that really - Your Health !” [pa tow)that caly means some. is served. A liqueur glass before meals and on retiring lends tone to the stomach and stimulates the appetite. A tonic of exquisite flavor. Delicious with grape fruit, lemonade, water-ices, cut fruits, lemon and wine jellies. Tweaty-three awards at Principal Expo- sitions. Send for free book of recipes and complete mixing guide. J. W. WUPPERMANN, .. 44 West 34th Street, NEW YORK Tip on.Tires A tire is just as good as it is made to be—no better. That's the reason back of the SUPERIOR service given by ‘Firestone’ PNEUMATIC TIRES it's the SUPERIORITY of fine up-River Para Rubber over the cheaper compounded article —the SUPERIORITY of an organization of exclusive tire experts over general rubber goods makers, —examine and compare theze tires; test one of two on your car beside other makes. It will be a revelation to you. The largest exclusive rubber tire makers in America Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. AKRON, OHIO New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago ‘St. Louis Detroit Buffalo S Pinubure comicbooks.com