Life, 1909-12-02 · page 5 of 80
Life — December 2, 1909 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political cartoon**. It features a full-page advertisement for the Thomas Motor Company's "6-40 'Long Stroke' Flyer" automobile, positioned under the magazine's "Life" header. The advertisement includes a photograph of an early 1900s motorcar with several passengers on a rural road lined with bare trees. The accompanying text promotes the vehicle's technical specifications: 40 horsepower, six-cylinder vibrationsless motor, and detailed equipment features including a silk Mohair top, folding glass front, and acetylene headlights. The company, based in Buffalo, NY, with branches in New York, Boston, and Chicago, emphasizes the car's $1,500 price and complete equipment package. This is straightforward commercial promotion rather than satirical commentary.
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The New Thomas 6-40 “Long Stroke” Flyer This car is rated at 40 horse power—it actually develops 60 on test. Its six cylinder vibrationless motor has a flexibility which is wonderful—from 2 to 60 miles per hour on high gear. The price is $3500 (f. 0. b. Buffalo) with complete equipment, including silk Mohair top, folding glass front, speedometer, shock absorbers, acetylene headlights, oil side and tail lamps, horn, robe rail, tire irons, Prestolite tank and a complete set of tools. E. R. THOMAS MOTOR COMPANY, Buffalo, N. Y., U. S. A. Branches in New York, Boston and Chicago Dealers in all principal cities Licensed under Selden Patent comicbooks.com