Life, 1912-07-04 · page 5 of 44
Life — July 4, 1912 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The main content is a White automobile company advertisement promoting the "White self-starting Six," highlighting its electric starting system and left-side drive as revolutionary conveniences. The ad claims these features make it possible "for the first time in motor car history" to reach the driving seat without stepping into the roadway. The left column contains educational content about head shapes ("W.B.'s Composition Heads") and a brief piece on seasickness prevention—typical filler for Life magazine. A small patent notice appears at the bottom. There is no political cartoon or satire visible on this page; it's a straightforward early automotive advertisement from an era when self-starting cars were still novel innovations.
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