Life, 1909-03-04 · page 7 of 44
Life — March 4, 1909 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and commercial content** rather than political satire. The main featured advertisement is for the **Locomobile automobile**, prominently displayed with a racing car photo. The copy emphasizes that Locomobiles are factory-built and hand-assembled, highlighting their quality construction. Two models are advertised: the "New 30-A" ($3500) and the "Famous 40-A" ($4450), marketed for family touring and distance driving. A smaller section titled **"Simplified"** features "Th Ru-Sevelt"—an apparent pun on Theodore Roosevelt's name, though the cartoon itself is not clearly visible in this reproduction. The page also contains unrelated content about ocean voyages via S.S. Oceana and a legal notice proposing marriage requirements. This reflects *Life* magazine's dual role as both satirical publication and commercial platform.
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