Life, 1913-08-21 · page 6 of 40
Life — August 21, 1913 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an automobile advertisement**, not political satire or a cartoon. It promotes the Stearns-Knight automobile, manufactured by The F. B. Stearns Company in Cleveland, Ohio. The ad emphasizes the car's advanced features: a six-cylinder engine, left-hand drive, centralized steering, optional wire wheels, and luxurious interior appointments. It highlights the vehicle's combination of "American and European practice" in design. The image shows a seven-passenger touring car with the distinctive open-body style typical of early 1910s automobiles. The advertisement lists various body configurations available and price ranges ($1,850-$6,200 for six-cylinder models). This appears in *Life* magazine as a full-page advertisement showcasing a premium consumer product of the era.
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The Most Advanced Six Ever Offered —The Stearns-Knight Stearns-Knight Six-cylinder, Seven-passenger Touring Car. (Wire wheels extra} HE new Stearns-Knight models are the finest and most complete cars ever placed upon the market. best ideas of American and European practice. Power Plant —Stearns-Knight sleeve valve motor—construction un- changed for three years. Left Hand Drive and Center Control —a necessary feature of every high-grade car. Centralized Steering Column Control —not a cumbersome affair, but a neat arrangement, small and compact, just under the wheel. Design —tapered hood, flush with cowl. Hood and body one un- broken surface. Wire Wheel Option —Rudge- Whitworth wire wheels furnished at slight extra expense. Starting and Lighting —the Gray & Davis system on all models. Upholstery —deep thick upholstery ; splen- did trimming throughout. In mechanical construétion and body design they combine the Interior Appointments —tonneau leather trimmed, with spacious pockets and luxurious appointments. Auxiliary Seats —tonneau chairs exceptionally comfortable ; upholstered arms. Tool Boxes —located under front of body, over running-board — quickly and easily accessible. Equipment —absolutely complete, includ- ing speedometer, Kiaxon horn, electric lights, etc. The complete line embodies three-, four-, five-, six- and seven-passenger open bodies and four enclosed types—Limousine, Landaulet, Coupe and Sedan—all mounted on beth four- and six-cylinder chasses. Prices range from $4850 to $6200 for the six-cylinder models. Four-cylinder cars $3750 to $5100. The F. B. Stearns Company Branches and Dealers in 125 Cities Cleveland, Ohio comicbooks.com