Life, 1909-02-04 · page 3 of 40
Life — February 4, 1909 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily automobile advertisements** from 1909, not political satire. There are no political cartoons visible. The ads feature: - **Barrett Automobile Jack** - competing with the "Duff" jack by claiming superiority - **Delaunay-Belleville automobiles** - French luxury cars available in New York or Paris, with detailed chassis specifications and pricing - **Rambler Spare Wheel** - highlighting the convenience of carrying a spare tire - **Diamond Wrapped Tires** - claiming ten years of improvements and superior durability The page reflects early 1900s automotive competition, where manufacturers emphasized reliability, safety features (spare wheels), and product superiority through direct comparison advertising. There is no satire or political content—this is straightforward commercial marketing typical of LIFE magazine's revenue model.
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“Uf it isn’t the JACK that DUFF ’ teeny tized | BREWSTER & COMPANY = The GENUINE eee g BARRETT. , Delaunay-Belleville 1909 Automobiles Automobile Jack Ready for delivery in New York or Paris in the following models And the NEW - | CHASSIS DELAUNAY-BELLEVILLE, BARRETT JUNIOR The only reliable jacks built for the rapid, safe ea pe eevenient hand- i) ip” of motor cars. hn experienced motorists demand, and all Bodies of our make are especially adapted to these cars, or cheaper bodies “leading manufacturers invariably furnish - of other makes will be supplied if desired. “Barrett” Jacks in the equipment of their cars. PART: The New Barrett Junior, especially adapted for medium and light weight cars, is as care- itd reas SR ee Peerless Cars with Brewster Bodies a +] GRIF grade motor car must includelin its equipment « : : : : : ; genuine Barrett Jack, to maintain its standard throughout. Our exclusive coach work supplied on this fine American chassis by special Writo for Catalogue arrangement with the Peerless Motor Car Co, THE DUFF. MANUFACTURING CO. fyetted itt Eotiy Style of Body ShAny Chase 50. Church 3 Street, «| New, ¥ ork : BREWSTER & CO., Broadway and 47th St. 118 Holbore, London Pittsburg, Pe Every requirement of the purchaser competently served, Model Forty-Four, 34H. P., $2250 Spare Wheel, with inflated tire, brackets, and tools, $7 Magneto $150, THE RAMBLER SPARE WHEEL Have you ever had to change a makes punctures mere incidents of tire on the road, in mud or water a trip and saves the tiresome task of i on a cold freezing day ? pumping up the new tire. i Ten Years In All 1909 four-cylinder Ramblers are ‘The price of the Rambler Spare fF Ascendency fitted for the Rambler Spare Wheel— Wheel is $74 or $85, according a wheel com- to tire size. plete, excepting Write for cata- , THREE hub center, on log describing in 7 Ht 1 which is carried Q detail Rambler Improvements give in an inflated tire, offiet crank shaft, f . Can be subei- steaight-line- : 1 Diamond tuted for front The Car with the Offset Crank Shaft “‘ve 2nd other > or rear wheels exclusive fea E 1909 within three minutes time. Only six tures of the Rambler models. 2 nuts to remove—done quickly with Seven passenger nuodel, 45 horse special tools provided. power, $2500, Other models } = | More tire value than ever Completely obviates all tire worries; $1150 to $2500. ji THE CAR OF STEADY SERVICEG - a; offered in America Thomas B. Jeffery & Company ‘ or Europe Main Office and Factory, Ks THE DIAMOND RUBBER CO. AKRON, OHIO comicbooks.com