Life, 1911-01-05 · page 102 of 104
Life — January 5, 1911 — page 102: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an automobile advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes the F. B. Stearns Company's luxury limousines from Cleveland, Ohio. The ad emphasizes the 15-30 H.P. Limousine as "the ultimate car"—a closed, weatherproof vehicle richly upholstered with amenities like speaking tubes, dome lights, cigar cases, and ash trays. It could accommodate five people comfortably and, if desired, could be converted to a touring body for summer use. The small photographs on the vehicle show passengers enjoying the car's interior comfort and appointments. The pricing ($4,000-$5,750) indicates this was a high-end luxury product. There is **no visible political cartoon or satire** on this page—it's straightforward early 20th-century automotive marketing designed to appeal to wealthy consumers seeking luxury and convenience.
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The Stearns 15-30 H. P. Limousine Richly upholstered in broadcloth, goatskin or whipcord, and appointed with every imaginable con- venience, the 15-30 H. P. Stearns Limousine is a perfect example of closed car construction. The body is roomy and comfortable, easily accommodat- ing five people inside. The interior of the car is finished with the utmost regard for the comfort of the passengers, the trimmings and fittings harmon- izing perfectly with the luxurious upholstery. Although the body is absolutely weatherproof, it is well ventilated. In pleasant weather all the windows may be dropped, providing a car open to the warm breezes of spring, summer and early sssr| The F. B. Stearns Company [*2:’ autumn. The body fittings include speaking tube, dome light, card case, note books, flower vase, um- brella holder, clock, cigar and cigarette cases, cigar lighter, ash tray, etc. If desired, a touring body may be substituted for the Limousine during the summer months, in this way providing two complete cars at slight ad- ditional cost. Limousine prices vary from $4000 and $4600 for the 15-30 H. P. model to $5750 for the 30-60 H.P.car. The 30-60 H.P. type is larger and room- ier, but for all practical intents and purposes the 15-30 H. P. model serves as an ideal closed car. Our literature describes all closed cars in detail. Shaft or Licensed Under Selden Patent Shaft Chain Drive Cleveland, Ohio _ SR Pacific Coast Distributing Office, one 1651 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco E Nay Drive tars Agencies in All Principal = Towns and Cities Cit DASH Fost comicbooks.com