Life — October 17, 1907 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page is **not a cartoon or satire** — it is a straightforward advertisement for Standard-Dayton automobiles from 1908. The page displays six vehicle models with prices and descriptions: - 6-cylinder touring car ($4,500) - Runabout ($1,700) - Touring car ($2,500) - Roadster ($2,500) - Limousine ($3,750) - Landaulet ($2,500) The decorative border reads "Immensely Popular" and features the Standard-Dayton branding. At bottom, it directs readers to "SEND FOR 1908 CATALOG" and identifies the manufacturer as The Dayton Motor Car Co. in Dayton, Ohio. This is purely commercial content — an early automobile manufacturer showcasing their product line to Life magazine's readers.