Life, 1913-06-19 · page 51 of 52
Life — June 19, 1913 — page 51: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **car advertisement**, not a political cartoon. It appears in *Life* magazine, which published both satirical content and paid advertising. The page advertises the **Overland automobile** by the Willys-Overland Company (Toledo, Ohio) at $985, completely equipped. The illustration shows a detailed drawing of an early 1900s touring car with well-dressed passengers and a driver. The text makes competitive claims typical of auto advertising of this era: the Overland supposedly offers superior features (larger motor, longer wheelbase, better brakes, more refinements) compared to competitors, all at a competitive price point. There is **no satirical commentary visible** — this is straightforward product marketing positioned in a magazine read by relatively affluent consumers who could afford automobiles. The price ($985 in the early 1910s) represented a significant purchase.
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F. O. B. Toledo F. O. B. Toledo Completely Completely equipped equipped T will interest those who contemplate the purchase of a new car this spring to know that this Overland has a larger and more powerful motor; a longer wheelbase; larger brakes; better and more complete equipment; more care- fully and finely constructed, tested, and inspected chassis; a more finished, graceful and durable body design; a bigger tonneau; more comforts, con- veniences, and refinements than any other car for the price in the world. Literature on request. Please address Dept. 16. The Willys-Overland Company, Toledo, Ohio 4 comicbooks.com