Life, 1908-12-03 · page 10 of 68
Life — December 3, 1908 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily a **vintage advertising page** from an early 20th-century *Life* magazine, not a political cartoon page. The advertisements feature automotive products: Diamond Tires (emphasizing durability), a Pele automobile heater, Mobiloil lubricant, and an Atlas motor car. The only satirical element is a small cartoon titled **"Knew Which Was Which"** showing a boy who lost his nickel down a cellar grating while heading to church. The joke plays on the phrase "Lord's nickel"—the humor derives from the child's mistaken belief that losing money meant losing God's money specifically, rather than his own. The page otherwise contains product testimonials and automotive industry data typical of period advertisements.
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WON BY 200% MARGIN 11.4 points average penalization with six sets Diamond tires in test. 25 points average penalization the best competing tire record with but three sets in test. Note that Diamond liability was twice greater than any other. THE RECORD CONFIRMS GLIDDEN TOUR FIGURE when average tire costs were: 21 Cars on Diamond tires $16.88 each. 35 Cars on other tires $64.94 each. and Blowouts on Diamond tires + 5 Blowouts on othertires - . - 56 THE DIAMOND RUBBER CO. AKRON, OHIO. PELE AUTOMOBILE HEATER May be used in limousine or open tonneau—complete equipment costs but thirty dollars, A REGULAR HOT WATER SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOBILES It can be installed by an ordinary mechanic in two hours’ time—does not alter the construction of appesr- ance of the car, Low in price Practical in operation Economical As cozy and warm as a modern apartment The heat costs nothing—the water used in the automobile furnishes the hot water. FULL GUARANTEE WITH EVERY HEATER Heat may be turned on or off at will, Made of aluminum and weighs only ten pounds. Write for illustrated descriptive booklet. AUTOMOBILE HEATER COMPANY Suite 704, Fort Dearborn Bldg. Chicago Suite 704, 1133 Broadway New York “cost HANG IT! I'LL BET I’M BORN A MUD TURTLE ”” KNEW WHICH WAS WHICH (From Judge's Library.) Johnny's mother gave him two five-cent pieces, one for candy, the other for the Sunday-school collection. Light-hearted, he was tossing the coins in the air on his way to the church, when suddenly one eluded his grasp and disappeared through a cel- lar grating. Down on his knees he peered the dark pit, only to realize his loss. T looking thoughtfully first into his hand, next at the cellar steps, he remarked : “Well, there goes the Lord's nickel! "’ Treacuer: What is a suffragette? Witrrep: A female sufferer—Puck. “T nap half the young ten in town for rivals when I was coing a courtship stunt,” said the sad-eyed passenger. “And did you land the prize?” queried the hardware drummer. “Well, I never looked at it in that light,”” re- plied he of the sad eyes, “but I married the girl.”’—Chicago Daily News. “Wuex you have an automobile,” said Mr, Chuggins enthusiastically, “you depend on your own intelligence entirely. Now it’s altogether different when you drive a horse.’” A “Yes,” answered the unassuming man, ‘that’s one reason why I think maybe a horse is safer.’* —Washington Star. ‘The trained car of the experienced auto- mobilist instantly detects the superiority MOBILOIL in the even, contented " pur-e”” of the engine that tells’ the story of perfect lubrication. No matter what the type of gasoline engine or season of the year, MOBILOIL, invariably rives perfect lubr tion under all conditions, VACUUM MOBILOIL is made in five different grades, each grade meeting the particular requirements of certain automobiles. A valuable booklet on motor lubrication will be sent free on application, Lists every automobile made, and shows grade MOBILOIL necessary for its perfect lubrica- tion. Contains track records and other useful information. MOBILOIL tn barrels, end in cans with patent pour- ing spout, is sold by all Gealers. -Manctactared by VACUUM OIL COMPANY Rochester, Just the Car for YOU Because you are once and for all relieved of the pennecessary expense ‘and annoyance incidental to 1.0 toring. If you buy an Atlas car you buy it to enjoy it. The chances for its being hung up for repairs are reduced toa minimum. This because of the two-cycle pri: ci- ple of the Atlas engine—five moving parts oply. Think what that means, No complicated vals, no bother, no disappointment, no delay, Then the wonderful ease of control permitting from less than four miles per hour to maximum sp. on high speed without change of gears is another perior and unexcelled feature, particularly when y are picking your way through crowded city street But there are many otber points you should kn«s about before you purchase a car, See rour agent or write us for catalog of ealuable antomebile iformation ATLAS MOTOR CAR COMPANY. (Members A.M. CM, A 86 Birnie Ave. + + SPRINGFIELD, MASS. NEW YORK OFFICE, 1876 Broadway