Life, 1913-09-18 · page 5 of 44
Life — September 18, 1913 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political cartooning**. It's a full-page advertisement for Velie Motor Cars, appearing in *Life* magazine (page 461). The image shows an early automobile (appears to be from around 1910s-1920s era) with passengers in period dress, demonstrating the vehicle's spaciousness. The ad emphasizes Velie's reliability, financial stability, and quality construction compared to competitors at similar prices. The text highlights three chassis sizes available—Models 10, 5, and 9—with pricing and specifications. The company, based in Moline, Illinois, positions itself as a trustworthy manufacturer offering superior value. No political commentary or satirical content is present; this is straightforward automotive marketing targeted at potential buyers considering a motor car purchase.
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OF big importance to the man who is contemplating the purchase of a motor car, is the responsibility of the manufacturing company, for upon this depends the satisfaction he will get from his car. Velie service is backed oy, eecmennnts financial standing and a ig record of years of clean-cut de with owners. When this is coupled with a car that has in it everything of real usable value that can be built into an automobile, the advantages to the purchaser are at once apparent. The Velie gives more in actual service, in high standard of quality, both in construction and equipment, than any other car at the same price. Velie cars are made in three chassis sizes, all fully equipped in every detail. Equipment throughout is the best that can be bought. VELIE MODEL 10 VELIE MODEL 5 VELIE MODEL 9 “6.50” “435” “4.45” : (The standard four-cylinder car (1000 pounds lighter) (A. medium-priced car of big ep Tourinj ability) + Tor, ger Roa Five-passenger Touring. ....$1300 Branches and Dealers in all principal cities VELIE MOTOR VEHICLE CO., 52 Velie Place, Moline, Ill. comicbooks.com