Life, 1913-05-22 · page 42 of 48
Life — May 22, 1913 — page 42: what you’re looking at
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This page consists primarily of **advertisements** rather than political satire. The top half features two product ads: Fisk Tires and Indian Motorcycles, both emphasizing quality and comfort for early automotive travel. The bottom half contains a single cartoon labeled **"To the Victor,"** drawn by Cesare (Chester Gould). The sketch depicts an **indoor domestic scene**—a woman in classical Greek or Roman dress stands triumphantly in a living room while other figures (appearing to be family members) gather around. The classical imagery of "the victor" suggests this is a humorous commentary on **domestic victory or household authority**, likely depicting a wife or woman winning some household dispute or competition. Without additional context from the magazine's issue, the specific scenario being satirized is **unclear**—it may reference contemporary social debates about women's roles, suffrage, or domestic power dynamics popular in 1913 Life magazine humor.
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db HEAVY CAR TYPE FISK TIRES A One Quality Product HEAVY CAR TYPE FISK TIRES are a One Quality product, the same quality for the manu- facturer as for the dealer and consumer, never varying from one year’s end to another. Small sizes possess the great strength that HEAVY CAR TYPE Construction makes pos- sible in the large sizes. Fisk is thus the most economical tire for the small car owner. Write Dept. S for Latest Fisk Booklet The Fisk Rubber Company Factory and Home Office Chicopee Falls, Mass. DISTRIBUTORS THE FISK RUBBER COMPANY OF N. Y. BRANCHES IN 41 CITIES se arracee There is no more delightful or healthier way of making trips—week-end or vaca- tion—than on a 1913 Twin Cylinder Indian Motocucle N the 1913 models of this famous make of motorcycle there is no such thing as vibration, jolting or jarring. The new CRADLE SPRING FRAME has completely solved the comfort problem. Even on very rough roads you skim along without discomfort. This absence of shaking greatly lengthens the life of the machine and makes motorcycling a true pastime. The Indian's fame for Speed, Power and Endurance is already too well establi to peel comment) Control ia temple end iomeantenemva: Lo ooo of oer “Count the Indians on the Road.” Write for 1913 literature. Free demonstration at over 2,000 dealers all over the country. THE HENDEE MFG. CO. 921 State St. Springfield, Mass. | Branch and Service Stations: Chicago Denver San Francisco. Atlaats Toronto London Prices: 4H.P. Single, ‘$200 7H.P. Twin, $280 F.0.B.Factory CHestix |. Ga-adE 7 “to THE vicToR” comicbooks.com