Life, 1913-01-09 · page 87 of 100
Life — January 9, 1913 — page 87: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an advertisement rather than political satire. It promotes the Stevens-Duryea C-Six automobile, manufactured in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The ad claims the vehicle "sets a new standard for the fine motor-car" and emphasizes the company's "nearly a quarter-century of leadership" as "pioneer builders of American sixes" (referring to six-cylinder engines). The image shows a luxury car from approximately the 1910s-1920s with several well-dressed passengers driving through an ornate classical archway, suggesting sophistication and elegance. The price range of $4,500 to $5,050 positioned this as a premium vehicle. This is essentially high-end automotive marketing rather than satirical commentary.
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“Nearly a Quarter-Century of Leadership” The C-Six sets a new standard for the fine motor- car. $4500 to $59: Catalogue on request Stevens-Duryea Company Chicopee Falls Mass “Pioneer Builders of American Sixes" comicbooks.com