Life, 1913-10-30 · page 6 of 40
Life — October 30, 1913 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a political cartoon or satire page**—it's a straightforward **automobile advertisement** for the 1914 Overland car, priced at $950. The image shows a woman in period dress standing beside the vehicle in a pastoral setting, a common advertising trope of the era meant to convey elegance and appeal to potential buyers. The text highlights the car's features: longer wheelbase, improved lines, powerful motor, electric lights, larger tires, and quality materials. The repeated phrase "But the price is lower than ever" emphasizes the value proposition. This represents typical early 20th-century magazine advertising, where Life magazine (then a humor publication) sold premium advertising space to manufacturers. There is no satirical or political content present.
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doors with concealed hinges, is low, long and un- "Te body, designed with cowl dash and full U usually graceful. But the price ts lower than ever. HIE motor is more powerful, hav- T ing been increased to 35 horse- With five passengers it easily develops more speed than you will need. Thi particularly economical in gasoline consumption. power. ever car is But the price is lower than ever. See this car. your city. catalogue on request. $950 completely equipped, f.o. b. Toledo. The improved lines and ad- ditional grace is the’ result of a Auger wheel base. the wheel base has been acreased to [1/4 inches. —N EST 5 ARMITAGE IA A Record Value and green For inum, HE 1914 Overland has electric lights throughout—head, side, tail and under the dash. The steering wheel has been increased to 18 inches. Then there is a jeweled Stewart Speed- ometer placed under the cowl so that the driver can always see it. But the price is lower than ever, Look him up at once. Please address ihe BimysrExectanl Co., Toledo, Chin: oe = A. E body is finished in a warm, dark Brewster r [ NHI green, with delicate and Lars green stripings, running boards to match. It is trimmed in highly polished nickel plate and alum- The hood is jet black baked enamel. But the price ts lower than ever. HE tires are larger—33" x 4" Q. D. | —all around. Even in the finish- ing touches you find nothing but high grade and standard materials, such as Timken bearings, electric horn, deeper upholstery and genuine hand buffed leather. But the price is lower than ever. There is an Overland dealer Handsome Dept. 16. $1075 with Gray & Davis electric starter and gencra- tor, f. 0. b. Toledo.