Life, 1910-07-28 · page 39 of 40
Life — July 28, 1910 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** rather than editorial content or political satire. It contains four distinct product advertisements from the early automotive era: 1. **Air-Tight Steel Tank Co.** (Pittsburgh): Promotes underground gasoline storage tanks, addressing a practical concern of early car owners—fuel evaporation and preservation. 2. **Dr. Thorne's Idea** (bottom left): A serialized story advertisement by J.A. Mitchell, promoting a novel available for one dollar. 3. **Standard Marine Engines**: Advertises marine motors emphasizing reliability and power. 4. **Casgrain Speedometer**: Highlights a speedometer with a liquid-filled gauge mechanism, claiming superior accuracy and reliability compared to mechanical alternatives. The page reflects early 1920s automotive technology and consumer concerns—fuel storage, engine reliability, and instrument precision. There is no political satire or social commentary evident. The crude photograph labeled "He Woul'd Have Pulled Me Over" appears to be illustrative content for the Dr. Thorne story rather than standalone commentary.
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HOW FAR Does a Gallon of Gaso= line take your Car? Are you sure that your present method of storing gasoline is right ? The AIR TIGHT STEEL TANK is evaporation-proof and keeps gasoline in its original strength It is the SIMPLEST, STRONGEST gasoline storage tank on the market. Just bury the tank—it's ready to use. It is made of 3-16 in. steel. The Price is Right Write for Free Trial Offer. AIRTIGHT STEEL TANK CO. he re- PITTSBURGH. PENNA. ng wil and the wn the rd the » New “Me Wouhl Have Pulled Me Over "* Dr. THORNE’S IDEA By J. A. MITCHELL Author of The Last Ameri The Pines of Lory ¢ pur down of my take stumia n, Amos Judd, etc., etc. come acquainted with Steve Wadsworth and follow him through vicissitudes of his remarkable career is to miss intercourse with a 1g of a kind rarely found between the covers of a book.— Baltimore than most novels it has individ lity V. Times in the manner of the ONE DOLLAR, NET PUBLISHING COMPANY, 17 West 31st Street, New York STANDARD | MARINE ENGINES [| When you buy a Marine Engine—you need power, strength, and a certain amount of speed. You want safety, reliability, durability and economy of operation. Both your needs and wants are perfectly supplied by Standard Marine Engines. Tests of experience have proved them to be most powerful, most economical, most reliable, swiftest and safest. In fact—they are “Easily the Highest Standard of Marine Engines” Write for a Copy of our Latest Catalog. You ought to know the essential facts about motor-engine construction before you invest in a boat. Our handsomely illustrated catalog explains everything and shows conclusively shy you should Always specify “Standard Engines” when ordering your boat, STANDARD MOTOR CONSTRUCTION CO. 119 Pine Street, Jersey City, N.J., U.S.A. This is 64 M. P.H. as shown on the dial of the Speedometer You can see that these figures (actual size) are large and easily readable —and there's one for every mile. There is no flickering indicator hand on the Casgrain. mechanical connection between the driving shaft and the dial. road shocks have no effect upon the steadiness of the figures The cylindrical scale of the Casgrain is operated by a liquid force. The quantity of liquid is constant, and its consistency unaffected by heat and cold or other outside influences, There's no Therefore That's why the Casgrain is guaranteed ac curate—at all speeds, under all conditions, for all time. Put one on your car and test it for 30 days. When you’ fied—then remit. Remember, we guarantee it for all Write for literature and name of nearest dealer-—NOW, Casgrain Speedometer 1919 B’way, New York, N.Y. THE WILLIAMS PRINTING COMPANY