Life, 1910-08-04 · page 3 of 44
Life — August 4, 1910 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or editorial content**. It's a 1911 Locomobile automobile announcement from *Life* magazine. The ad promotes two Locomobile models: a 50-horsepower four-cylinder and a 48-horsepower six-cylinder vehicle. Key features highlighted include a high-tension dual ignition system, four-speed transmission, and various body styles (touring car, Baby Tonneau, Runabout, Torpedo, Limousine, and Landaulet). The advertisement includes the Locomobile Company of America's locations: New York, Philadelphia, Bridgeport Connecticut, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago. The ad notes it's "licensed under the Selden patent"—a reference to a significant early automotive patent dispute. There is no political or social satire present on this page.
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