Life, 1911-04-20 · page 46 of 52
Life — April 20, 1911 — page 46: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes advertisements with reader letters addressing social issues. **The Main Advertisement** features the "Motorette," an early motorcycle/motorcar priced at $385—marketed as affordable, reliable transportation for both business commuters and wives making social calls. It represents the early automotive boom and changing gender roles (women driving). **Reader Letters** discuss two topics: 1. **Women's Economic Power**: A letter from "Julia Maguder" critiques Life's previous mockery of working women seeking political power. She argues the magazine unfairly used "contempt and ridicule" against women entering the workforce, sarcastically questioning why such publications should avoid paying "funeral bills" while opposing women's economic independence. This reflects early 20th-century debates over women's suffrage and workplace participation. 2. **Vaccination**: Another reader references a Life article about smallpox prevention (details unclear from visible text). **The large advertisement** promotes Grenville Kleiser's mail course in public speaking, targeting business professionals who need confidence in sales pitches, political speeches, and formal presentations.
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_+ LIFE: OTORETTE Highest development of the motorcycle. Not 3 cheapening of the automobile, — The Motorette is as reliable, as well built and as efficient as any high-priced motor car. Except for excessive speed, it is as capable. (Maximum 25 miles per hour.) With it is achieved, more than ever before, the ultimate aim of all practical motor car builders— Low cost of maintenance and operation. ONE YEAR GUARANTEE ‘The Motorette means a low after-cost car in which you may go quickly to business in the moming—fit and fresh for the day's work. A low after-cost car in which your wife may secure rest and recreation, make calls, shopping trips, etc.—in which she may drive you to and from your business or the railroad station. ‘The Motorette is just as high grade in its construction as a $6,000 automobile. Brief Specification: posed, water cooled, Engine bearings, Parsons’ White Brass. Enclosed planetary transmission, two speeds for- ward and one reverse. Heavy motorcycle tires in front, 3-inch automobile tire on rear wheel. “Wheel bearings of ball type. Springs of special alloy spring steel made by makers of those of Packard & Pierce Arrow. Send for a catalog. It will tell you more. If you don't know the name of your local Motorette dealer, ask us. Have him show you why this sterling quality Motorette is a low first-cost car and a low atter-cost car, Price $385 Motor 10H.P. Two Cylinder op- C. W. KELSEY MFG. CO. Hartford, Conn., U.S. A. 192 Morgan St. From Our Readers (Continued from page 809) that that paper which uses so ably the geod old weapons of contempt and ridicule and misrepresentation of sex (that $100 down to the young man whose prize essay suggested “ physical abnormality” was the cause for dif- fering opinions, was a masterpiece). against every effort of these same working women—r in every 3—to meet their new economic danger with new political power, should funeral bills? Doubtless, though, they should have stayed in the home.” A new cari- cature of those who leave it may meet the realities of the industrial situation more adequately than funeral ex- penses, perhaps. Respectfully, TuLia Macruper. Believes in Vaccination TOR OF Lire: Dear Siz.—On page 52} of the issue of Lire for March 16 there appears this statement, under the heading “Stamping Out Smallpox”: “From (Concluded on page 811) Lubricate—Burn cleanly Leave no carbon deposit ALL GARAGES—ALL DEALERS Write Jor Booklet “The Common Sense of Automobile Lubri-> tion” INDIAN REFINING COMPANY INCORPORATED First National Bank Building, Cincins 123 William Street. New York C LEARN HOW TO-— Make After Dinner Speeches Propose and Respond to Toasts Tell Stories Make Political Speeches Sell More Goods Address Board Me: Grenville Kleiser was formerly teacher of public speaking at Yale University Divinity School_and other well-known institutions of learning. Ho is the founder of the Public Speaking Clubof America and Great Britain, and bas had under his tutelage some of the best known men in American public life. It is due to his superior instruction, they will tell you, that they owe much of their success, He is also the author of several well-known works on public speaking. But his Mail Course in Public Speaking is the most important in his life-work—the most important be- cause of the real and far-reaching benefits it has for the American public, To quote Joseph P. Day, New York's foremost auctioneer, a man whoannually sells over $35,000,000 worth of real estate: “You have put into your course your own personal magnetism and enthusi- asm, so that men in all parts of the country now have the opportunity of receiving the benefit of your splendid instruction. Your courso has been of great service to me in my business, and I commend it to others in the highest terms.”” To get the full force of this tribute please remem- ber that Mr. Day’s speech is his fortune, and that he acknowledges that the Kleiser Course ‘* Has been of great service to me in my business.” What Gren- ville Kleiser has done for Mr. Day and thousands of others, he can do for YOU. It makes no difference whether your desire is to acquire ease and profici- FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Publishers 44Q East Twenty-third St., New York f f t ® 3 ‘ —YOU WILL Improve Your Memory Develop Power and Personality Acquire Poise, Self-Confidence Speak and Write English Correctly Increase Your Vocabulary Earn More—Achieve More ency as a speaker at dinners and other social affairs for your own social ad vhether your ambition or vocation impels you to address juries, or board meetings, preach sermons, write for tbe press, take a prominent in lodge mectings, or sell. goods—tho Kleiser in Public Speaking Will give you the needed assistance-—and at act so small that any man can afford it. No one but — yourself need know you are taking up the le- sons—and they are so fascinating in their lucidity and common senso that they aro sure to appeal to you—to win you. Will you send this blank NOW and let us tell you all about this Course—show you how it will help you in your business—in your recreation’ Let us give you a synopsis of the lessons and sie helps; also indisputable proofs from persons who bave taken it. It costs you nothing to do this—does not obligate or commit you in any way—and we firmly believe you'll thank us for placing this |eneficial Course within your reach. Sign the Blank now, as this advertis not appear again to remind you. ent may YONK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, New York. Please send me by mail, without cost or bligation, particalars of the Kleiscr Mail Course in Publ sr STREET ssseseeeeeee rT Yvsvssessssessssssssessrsssessssesses STATE .+e Ccomicbooks.com